Teaching & Learning
Education news, analysis, and opinion about teaching and teachers
Teaching
Opinion
Students Don't Think School Matches Their Life Goals. How Can We Fix That?
Disengagement is not solved by overstuffed standards, tests, and pacing guides.
Teacher Preparation
Aspiring Teachers Aren't Being Prepared to Handle Student Behavior Problems
Teacher-quality group unveils a new teacher-prep framework for managing classrooms.
Mathematics
Opinion
I Thought I Knew When Students Were Engaged in Math Class. I Was Wrong
Engagement is about more than participation; it’s about how students are thinking.
Teaching Profession
Here's Why Teachers Say They Haven't Quit
Beyond a love of teaching, teachers have practical reasons to stick to their jobs.
Reading & Literacy
How a School's Language Lab Teaches Non-Phonics Reading Skills
In 'language lab,' teachers work on vocabulary and syntax to help students understand complex text.
Teaching Profession
Should Teachers Get Overtime Pay? EdWeek Readers Have Some Thoughts
Readers give their opinions on whether teachers should qualify for overtime pay.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
‘Whoa, What Are You Doing Here?’: Why This Professor Subs in K-12 Classrooms
Here's how stepping back into the K-12 classroom keeps “Ivory Tower Syndrome” at bay.
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English Learners Opinion To Teach (and Reach) English Learners, Center Their IdentityInstructing multilingual learners effectively requires a balancing act from teachers.
Teaching Profession Teachers Say They Keep Getting New Duties. What Are They?Educators say there are too many additional responsibilities that are now part of their jobs.
Teaching What's the Ideal Classroom Seating Arrangement? Teachers Weigh InEducators employ different seating strategies to optimize student learning.
Early Childhood Q&A Federal Funding Cuts Come for Big Bird: What’s Ahead for PBS Kids?Federal funding cuts threaten early education media. PBS Kids executive Sara DeWitt explains how.
Mathematics 4 Research-Backed Tips for Mastering Math FactsA new review of research offers evidence-based recommendations for classroom practice.
Social Studies Opinion Do Students Still Need to Learn Geography?It’s tough to grasp what's going on about Venezuela or Greenland if you don’t know where they are.
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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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Learn how one district turned Portrait of a Learner into an aligned, systemwide practice that sticks.
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College & Workforce Readiness What SEL Skills Do High School Graduates Need Most? Report Lists Top PicksA review of "portrait of a graduate" documents from hundreds of districts identified key skills.
Early Childhood Q&A Assessing Kindergarten Readiness—During Routine Pediatric CheckupsAn Ohio pediatric hospital's clinics assess preschoolers' literacy readiness during routine visits.
Teaching Opinion Student Agency Inspires Learning. Here Are 8 Ways to Foster ItTeachers must shift their mindset from dictating rules to co-creating agreements with students.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Has Our Zeal for the Science of Reading Created a Cycle of Confusion?I’m an Orton-Gillingham-certified teacher. Here’s why the spread of new programs troubles me.
Teaching Profession Why This Teacher Chose Online Teaching and Plans to Stick With ItRigid schedules and rules for teaching in person make online teaching attractive for some.
Social Studies What Makes for a Good Social Studies Curriculum?A new curriculum review tool makes the case for elementary schoolers to learn more history.
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating a Positive Math Culture
This Spotlight explores instructional practices that help build students’ math skills, confidence, and willingness to tackle hard problems.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Science of Self-Regulation: The Missing Foundation of Academic Success
This Spotlight focuses on ways to build students’ self-management skills, a foundational predictor of academic success.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Is Your Literacy Plan on Track?
Where does your literacy strategy and goals stand? Is it going well, or does it need a little retooling?
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on Effective Professional Development: Teacher Voice, Collaboration, and Sustainable Change
This Spotlight examines how successful PD is increasingly driven by teacher leadership, collaboration, and intentional district design.