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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.
Early Childhood
Kindergartners Aren't Talking Enough in Class. Why That Matters
In the quest to develop young readers, oral language takes a back seat to the written word, say experts.
Mathematics
Are High School Graduates Ready for College Math?
Many students graduate without meeting their states' bar for math proficiency, a new analysis finds.
Teaching Profession
Flexibility and Teamwork Are Key to Rebuilding Teacher Confidence, Morale
Lone Star teachers and principals show the little ways schools can support teacher morale.
English Learners
How Federal Changes Affect English Learners, Immigrant Students
Since January 2025, several federal policy changes carry implications for ELs and immigrant students.
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Special Education Q&A Why Inclusive Classrooms Benefit Every Student, Not Just Those With DisabilitiesInclusive practices improve outcomes for all students and require deep system change.
English Learners Q&A Mentors Can Prevent English Learners From Dropping Out. Here’s HowA mentorship program helps this rural district graduate more English learners and Hispanic students.
College & Workforce Readiness Leader To Learn From A Superintendent’s Vision Turned an Oil Site Into a Career LaunchpadA Houston-area superintendent turned a bankrupt industrial site into a CTE powerhouse and revenue source for her district.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A One Superintendent on How CTE Prepares Students for Tomorrow’s JobsA Texas superintendent shares how her district has tackled common problems in growing career and technical education programs.
English Learners Leader To Learn From How One Rural District Used College Students to Keep English Learners in SchoolThis leader's mentorship program with a local university has helped rural English learners at risk of dropping out.
Teaching Profession How Teachers Across the Country Support Each Other in Times of CrisisOne Minnesota teacher received a touching display of support from a colleague 1,200 miles away.
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Jobs
Regional K-12 Virtual Career Fair: DMV
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
Education Funding
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Congress Approved Next Year’s Federal School Funding. What’s Next?
Congress passed the budget, but uncertainty remains. Experts explain what districts should expect from federal education policy next.
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Teaching Opinion A Little Shift in Teaching Can Go a Long Way in the ClassroomThese teachers explain how a small change here and there can impact the classroom.
Teaching Profession The Odds Are Against Teachers' Fitness Resolutions. But Here's the Good NewsTeachers struggle to honor fitness resolutions but rack up major movement during school days.
Teaching Download How to Build a Classroom Terrarium for Hands-On Science (Downloadable)Terrariums introduce students to natural ecosystems—while easing the burden of caring for class pets.
Mathematics How the Vocabulary Math Teachers Use Affects Student LearningA new study draws a link between teachers' use of a discrete instructional practice and student performance.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Stop Assigning Boring Books in English ClassMany teens and young adults aren’t reading for pleasure anymore. School isn’t helping.
Teaching Profession 'I Try to Really Push Through': Teachers Battle Sleep DeprivationMany teachers say they get less than the recommended amount of sleep a night.
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Professional Development
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Spotlight on Teacher PD: A Key to the Best Literacy Gains
Strong student reading outcomes require sustained, high-quality teacher PD to build expertise and improve instruction across grades.
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