Teaching & Learning
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Mathematics
Opinion
Math Needs Its 'Science of Reading' Moment
A psychologist explains how discovery-first math falls short.
Social Studies
Another State Is Requiring Students to Study the Bible in School
In Utah, schools will teach Biblical passages that are “cited or alluded to in founding documents."
Early Childhood
'Addicted to Screens': Teachers Sound the Alarm on Their Youngest Students
Too many students are entering school unprepared to learn, according to a national survey of early educators.
Science
Lessons Learned for Schools From Artemis II
The launch mission combines arts and science, sparking interest in the integration of the subjects.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
What the 'Science of Reading' Movement Has Meant for English Learners
We should think of reading instruction for multilingual learners as a bridge, not a checklist.
English Learners
How to Make English-Learner Funding 'Fair and Effective'
Experts share how state funding models can better support English learners with various needs.
Early Childhood
Q&A
What One Researcher Saw Inside 29 Kindergarten Classrooms
Developmental psychologist Susan Engel shares insights from two years in kindergarten classrooms.
Teaching Opinion Schools Still Miss Instructional Basics. How to Change ThatVeteran educator and author Mike Schmoker calls out what he sees as classroom "malpractice."
Social Studies Opinion Studying Black History Primary Sources? Try the Sankofa Framework (Downloadable)A blueprint for unearthing truths from Black history when grappling with a vast assortment of complex sources.
Social Studies Opinion My Secret for Engaging Students in a Black History ‘Jawn’Here’s the class discussion you should be having before introducing a new history lesson.
Social Studies Opinion Why We Need to Study the Black Founders Who Shaped U.S. DemocracyAmerica’s founders weren’t just old, white men in wigs.
Social Studies Opinion My Step-By-Step Framework for Taking Flight Into Black HistoryHere’s how I teach my AP African American Studies students to excavate truth from primary sources.
Social Studies Opinion The 100-Year History of Black History MonthWhat people get wrong about Black History Month—and why it’s as urgent now as it ever was.
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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 Letter to the Editor Aligning General and Special Education for Student SuccessInvolving all educators can make a big difference.
Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Small-Group Reading Instruction Can Be EffectiveDon't get rid of small-group instruction just yet, urges this letter to the editor.
Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Experts Diss Small-Group Instruction. Why?Experts shouldn't label the practice as ineffective, argues this letter to the editor.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Best Practices for Supporting Older Struggling Readers
Older students who struggle with reading face challenges that go beyond comprehension. Do you know what they are and how to best help them?
Social Studies
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Teaching Social Studies to Boost Literacy?
Are you using social studies to build literacy? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of disciplinary literacy and source analysis.
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College & Workforce Readiness
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