Teaching & Learning
Education news, analysis, and opinion about teaching and teachers
Special Education
Inside One State's Bold Plan to Keep Special Education Teachers
Pennsylvania's training and mentoring program works to retain teachers serving students with disabilities.
Special Education
Letter to the Editor
Aligning General and Special Education for Student Success
Involving all educators can make a big difference.
Reading & Literacy
Letter to the Editor
Small-Group Reading Instruction Can Be Effective
Don't get rid of small-group instruction just yet, urges this letter to the editor.
Teaching
This Teacher Created a 'Six-Seven' Christmas Song That Delighted His Students
Music teacher shares lessons learned about how to use song lyrics to engage students in any subject.
Special Education
50 Years of IDEA: 4 Things to Know About the Landmark Special Education Law
The nation's primary special education law details schools' obligations to students with disabilities.
College & Workforce Readiness
Six Ways High Schools Are Connecting Classrooms to Careers
Two educators share tips on how to create meaningful real-world learning experiences for teenagers.
English Learners
Thousands More English Learners Will Soon Be Taking a Popular Language Exam
New York to end its traditional language-proficency exam in favor of a digital test.
Shrewsbury, MA - Superintendent of Schools
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Central Bucks School District Superintendent of Schools
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Health Sciences/Nursing Career and Technical Education Teacher
Arcadia, FL, US
26-27 Agribusiness Teacher
Arcadia, FL, US
College & Workforce Readiness In 'Silicon Desert,' a School Prepares Students to Join the Semiconductor BoomAn Arizona school district is drawing on higher ed and industry to build a CTE program in a growing high-tech field.
Reading & Literacy Many Teens Lack Basic Reading Skills. These Teachers Are Trying to Change ThatSchools are building programs to provide sustained reading support to older students.
Science Opinion Strategies to Help Students Embrace Science InstructionKnowing how to redirect science denial in your classroom is a strong way to start.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center What Are the Most Popular CTE Classes and Why? We Asked EducatorsStudents are very attracted to classes that offer meaningful hands-on learning.
Teaching Baby Pictures and Family Trees: When 'Fun' Assignments BackfireTime-honored projects that draw on students' background information can raise privacy concerns.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center Can School Counselors Support the Push Toward More Career Pathways?More districts are emphasizing career readiness, but are counselors keeping up with the shift?
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Webinar
Supporting Older Struggling Readers: Tips From Research and Practice
Reading problems are widespread among adolescent learners. Find out how to help students with gaps in foundational reading skills.
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English Learners Q&A How One District's Dual-Language Program Helped to Desegregate SchoolsA study about dual-language programs shows how they can increase equity and accessibility for all students.
Teaching Profession When Teachers Become Parents, They Gain a New Perspective of the JobWhile parenthood can present challenges, it also offers opportunities for educators.
English Learners How a Podcast Gives Newcomer Students a Platform, and a Path to BelongingSix immigrant teenagers share their experiences of adjusting to life in a U.S. high school.
Special Education Video How This District Teaches Bilingual Students With DyslexiaStudents with dyslexia receive instruction in Spanish or English, depending on their dominant spoken language.
Teaching Does Homework Further Learning? Educators Weigh InMost said homework isn't effective or beneficial for students.
Teaching Opinion More Than ‘Dusty Books’: Why School Libraries Are Essential InfrastructureAdministrators wrestling with learning loss rarely turn to librarians. That’s a strategic mistake.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: How Interventions Transform Learning
This Spotlight explores how interventions can shape student outcomes, with a focus on supporting older students who struggle with reading.
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School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Speak K-12?
Find out if you can keep up with the evolving language of education leaders—and what it means for your marketing strategy.
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