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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 Profession
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.
College & Workforce Readiness Schools Are Working to Show Boys That the Helping Professions Aren't 'Girly'Experts say boys don't get support to enter traditionally female careers.
Teaching Do Students Have Too Much Homework? What Educators Have to SayEducators on social media weigh in on homework's place in K-12 education.
Early Childhood 100-Plus Head Start Programs Will Go Without Federal Funds If Shutdown Drags OnThe programs were due to receive their federal funding allocations Nov. 1.
Teaching Opinion Your Students Should Be Setting Learning Goals. Tips for Teachers to Make It HappenIn her new book, educator Valerie Bolling offers tips for helping students set and carry out goals.
Teaching Opinion My Fear of Public Speaking Makes Me a Better TeacherInstead of viewing my nervousness as a weakness, I’ve learned it can connect me with my students.
Reading & Literacy These Teachers Have Their Students Read Multiple Novels a Year. How They Do ItMaking time for reading, checking for understanding, and presenting works in context are top priorities.
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Discover three working memory workarounds to help your students improve reading comprehension and empower them on their reading journey.
Recruitment & Retention
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EdRecruiter 2026 Survey Results: How School Districts are Finding and Keeping Talent
Discover the latest K-12 hiring trends from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of job seekers and district HR professionals.
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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.
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
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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
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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