Teaching & Learning
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Mathematics
A New Approach to Algebra in 8th Grade Seems to Produce Big Benefits
Middle schoolers who took grade-level math and Algebra 1 together benefited, a study finds.
Early Childhood
Has the Practice of Redshirting Kindergartners Peaked?
Holding kids back from kindergarten may be less popular than expected. Here's why.
Assessment
Opinion
Learning Is Dynamic. Grading Should Be, Too
The traditional way of grading students isn't helping them, argues Thomas R. Guskey.
Social Studies
Another State Is Requiring Students to Study the Bible in School
In Utah, schools will teach Biblical passages that are “cited or alluded to in founding documents."
Early Childhood
'Addicted to Screens': Teachers Sound the Alarm on Their Youngest Students
Too many students are entering school unprepared to learn, according to a national survey of early educators.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
It Took Me 20 Years to Learn Teacher Observations Aren’t the Worst
Teachers often hate being observed. Mentoring a student-teacher has given me a new perspective.
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Norristown, Pennsylvania
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Fairfax County, Virginia
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Madison, Wisconsin
Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Experts Diss Small-Group Instruction. Why?Experts shouldn't label the practice as ineffective, argues this letter to the editor.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center Do Schools Put College Prep and CTE on Equal Footing? We Asked EducatorsAbout a third of educators say college prep and CTE get equal treatment in their districts.
Reading & Literacy Video What Happens When Middle and High Schoolers Still Struggle to Read?When it comes to reading, teachers and experts alike say that many older students still struggle with the basics.
Teaching Profession What We Know About Pre-K Teachers: Salaries, Support, and MoreA new RAND report shows how public school pre-K teachers need additional support.
Social Studies Oklahoma Must Rework Social Studies Standards After Court RulingThe controversial standards were approved without the legally required public notice, the court ruled.
College & Workforce Readiness From Our Research Center The Kinds of CTE Courses Students Are Demanding From Their SchoolsStudents are increasingly interested in digital technology, AI, and cybersecurity, survey shows.
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How should districts govern AI in schools? Learn practical strategies for policies, safety, transparency, as well as responsible adoption.
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The Science of Reading transformed K-3 literacy. Now it's time to extend that focus to students in grades 6 through 12.
Jobs
Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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Teaching Opinion I’m Iranian American. Here’s What I Want Educators to Understand About the WarUnderstanding Iran requires holding multiple truths at once, writes education reformer Nina S. Rees.
Teaching Opinion How Teachers Are Solving Classroom Problems by Doing Their Own ResearchEducators share how they are using their own data and self-reflection to support their students.
College & Workforce Readiness Bold Changes Needed to Prepare Students for AI-Fueled Disruption, Commission SaysA commission calls for a unified federal strategy to address rapidly changing workforce needs.
Reading & Literacy Phonics Is Crucial. But How Much Is Too Much?An influential researcher in the science of reading movement is warns schools may be "overteaching" the skill.
Special Education Inside a K-12 District’s Plan for a Charter School for Students With AutismA specialized charter school will serve a fast-growing segment of a Texas school district's student body.
Curriculum Download How to Teach Cursive: Six Practical Tips (Downloadable)This printable downloadable provides actionable tips for teaching cursive handwriting.
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Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are central to performance and culture.
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