Teaching & Learning
Education news, analysis, and opinion about teaching and teachers
English Learners
Opinion
10 Ways to Support Instruction for English Learners
Graphic organizers, anchor charts, questions to ask yourself, and more can simplify instruction.
Early Childhood
Play-Based Learning Yields More Joy, Higher Scores at This Elementary School
Teachers who have incorporated guided play into their lessons say they've seen students thrive.
Teaching Profession
'Constant Juggling': Teachers Share the Job Stressors That Keep Them Up at Night
Most educators point to the intense workload that doesn't stop after the school day ends.
Teaching
The World's Oldest Known Twinkie Turns 50 at a Maine High School
How a classroom experiment turned into a half-century study.
Assessment
Grade Grubbing—Who's Asking and How Teachers Feel About It
Teachers are being asked to change student grades, but the requests aren't always coming from parents.
College & Workforce Readiness
From Our Research Center
CTE Is on the Rise. Here’s What Educators Say Would Make Programs Stronger
Most educators say the quality of their CTE offerings is good, but see room for improvement.
Reading & Literacy
Video
How Reading Instruction Evolved in 2025, and What’s Ahead
Throughout 2025, Education Week has covered how states and districts are continuing to incorporate new instructional methods and materials.
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Curriculum 84% of Teens Distrust the News. Why That Matters for SchoolsTeenagers' distrust of the media could have disastrous consequences, new report says.
Special Education A Small Change in Special Ed. Rules Could Affect Equity, Accountability, Advocates WarnThe paperwork change could make it harder to track equity in special education, advocates said.
Teaching What the Research Says Teachers Value 'Patriotic' Education More Than Most AmericansNearly two thirds of teachers favor presenting America as "fundamentally good."
Assessment Opinion We Urgently Need Grading Reform. These 3 Things Stand in the WayHere’s what fuels the pushback against standards-based grading—and how to overcome it.
Teacher Preparation Ed. Dept. Cuts Grants That Were Helping College Students Become TeachersTen universities collectively lost more than $20 million for efforts to diversify the teacher workforce.
Reading & Literacy A Popular Method for Teaching Phonemic Awareness Doesn't Boost ReadingIn a new study, a highly used program didn't lead to improvements in students' word-reading abilities.
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Reading & Literacy
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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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Discover three working memory workarounds to help your students improve reading comprehension and empower them on their reading journey.
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Teaching Opinion The Ins and Outs of Effective Culturally Responsive TeachingUnderstanding different cultures is a skill all students need.
Social Studies How Educators Can Teach Civics in Today's Political ClimateExperts share tips on ways to approach civics education with civility and critical thinking.
Early Childhood Q&A This State Is the First to Offer Universal Child Care. Here's How It WorksHear from the head of New Mexico's early childhood department on why universal child care is so important.
Teaching Opinion Zaretta Hammond: Teachers Can Rebuild Students' 'Learning Power'In a new book, Zaretta Hammond likens the role of teachers to that of athletic trainers building students' academic muscle.
Teaching Profession Opinion I Tied My Self-Worth to Teaching. That's Why I Had to LeaveTrying to be the perfect educator in my second year brought an insane amount of pressure.
English Learners Q&A 'Still Connected': How This School Supports a Student in Immigration DetentionImmigration officers detained New York City student Dylan Lopez Contreras in May.
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Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Building Foundational Math Skills and Beyond
This Spotlight will provide insights on helping students build foundational math skills.
Special Education
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the Keys to Successful Dyslexia Education?
Answer 7 questions about the keys to successful dyslexia education
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Early Structured Literacy Education and Its Lasting Impact?
Answer 7 questions about early structured literacy education and its lasting impact on children