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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.
English Learners
Opinion
10 Ways to Support Instruction for English Learners
Graphic organizers, anchor charts, questions to ask yourself, and more can simplify instruction.
Teacher Preparation
A Local Campaign Saved This Teacher Residency After the Ed. Dept. Pulled Funding
Local donations protected teachers left hanging after the program lost a grant.
Teaching
Opinion
For Teachers With the Novel-Writing ‘Bug,’ Authors Have Advice
How do I start to write a novel? How do I get it published? Look here for those answers and more.
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.
English Learners Opinion Teaching English Learners Is Complex. Here Are Some Tested StrategiesTeachers can start by shifting how we think about language development.
Reading & Literacy Novels vs. Excerpts: What to Know About a Big Reading DebateHere are three core things to keep in mind about new evidence on the texts used in reading classes.
Teacher Preparation Ed. Colleges Are Granting Fewer Degrees, Potentially Affecting the Teacher PipelineNew national data show fewer, but more diverse, teachers earning education degrees.
Teaching Opinion The Books That Teachers Say Made Them Better at Their JobEducators have taken inspiration through books dealing with a diverse range of subject.
English Learners Dual-Language Programs Are Hobbled By a Catch-22Experts discuss the challenges facing dual-language programs and how they can serve all students.
Teaching Opinion This Halloween, Teach Your Students Ghost Stories and Urban LegendsThere’s real academic value in tapping into local tall tales. Here’s why.
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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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Early Childhood Play-Based Learning Yields More Joy, Higher Scores at This Elementary SchoolTeachers 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 NightMost educators point to the intense workload that doesn't stop after the school day ends.
Teaching This Teacher Created a 'Six-Seven' Christmas Song That Delighted His StudentsMusic 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 LawThe nation's primary special education law details schools' obligations to students with disabilities.
College & Workforce Readiness Six Ways High Schools Are Connecting Classrooms to CareersTwo 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 ExamNew York to end its traditional language-proficency exam in favor of a digital test.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
When it Comes to Reading: A Great Start Keeps Kids in the Race!
It takes more than phonics to master literacy. This Spotlight delves into what else can be keys to helping students on that journey.
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College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Rethinking High School: Integrating Career Prep & Academic Learning
This Spotlight will provide insights into real-world industry-focused learning that can help prepare students for the workforce.
Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Teaching the Modern Learner: Maximizing Focus & Engagement
This Spotlight focuses on ways for teachers to motivate students, increasing focus and subject engagement in the modern classroom.