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College & Workforce Readiness
In 'Silicon Desert,' a School Prepares Students to Join the Semiconductor Boom
An Arizona school district is drawing on higher ed and industry to build a CTE program in a growing high-tech field.
Reading & Literacy
Many Teens Lack Basic Reading Skills. These Teachers Are Trying to Change That
Schools are building programs to provide sustained reading support to older students.
Science
Opinion
Strategies to Help Students Embrace Science Instruction
Knowing how to redirect science denial in your classroom is a strong way to start.
Teaching
Live Event
Work Flexibility, Leader Stability Keys to High Teacher Morale
Education Week and the Boston Globe partnered on an event exploring the "State of Teaching" project.
College & Workforce Readiness
We Asked Executives What Skills Young Workers Are Missing. Here's What They Said
Students need to learn how to solve problems, manage conflict, and be more curious.
College & Workforce Readiness
Give Students Meaningful, Work-Oriented Learning, U.S. Executives Say
A mix of in-school and workplace learning will help students prepare for a fast-changing world.
Teaching
Opinion
The Three Big Misconceptions About Student Engagement
For teachers, engagement is the holy grail. But what if we’re thinking about it all wrong?
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Teaching Opinion Has ‘Brain-Based’ Education Gone Too Far?There is a subtle danger in allowing neuroscience to dominate our understanding of learning.
Special Education What a New Dyslexia Definition Could Mean for SchoolsAn updated definition put forth by an international group of researchers could identify more students.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A How One Educator Is Prepping Students for the Ultimate Test: The Job InterviewHelping students learn how to perform well in job interviews is a critical skill schools can teach.
Reading & Literacy 4 Tips for Supporting Older Struggling Readers, From Researchers and ExpertsNo matter the age, reading draws on the same underlying skills. But teens may need different supports.
Reading & Literacy Secondary Students Are Struggling With Reading, Too. A Look at the LandscapeExclusive survey findings outline how educators perceive the obstacles affecting older students' reading.
Reading & Literacy When Older Students Can't Read: How This Middle School Is Tackling LiteracyStructured literacy classes at a New Hampshire middle school have helped some students crack the code.
Reading & Literacy
K-12 Essentials Forum
Supporting Struggling Readers in Middle and High School
Join this free virtual event to learn more about policy, data, research, and experiences around supporting older students who struggle to read.
School & District Management
Webinar
Squeeze More Learning Time Out of the School Day
Learn how to increase learning time for your students by identifying and minimizing classroom disruptions.
Recruitment & Retention
Webinar
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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Teaching Opinion If Students Understand Their Emotions, They Learn BetterEquipped with the right skills, students can navigate tough situations in and outside school.
Special Education Fragmented Federal Education Plan Could Harm Students With Disabilities, Advocates WarnParceling out Ed. Dept. work to other agencies risks weakening enforcement of disability rights laws, groups warn.
Assessment Should Students Be Allowed Extra Credit? Teachers Are DividedMany argue that extra credit doesn't increase student knowledge, making it a part of a larger conversation on grading and assessment.
Teaching Opinion How Are Trump Administration Policies Affecting the Classroom?Leaders cry in coaching sessions. Still, they show up brave and stand strong.
Mathematics High-Achieving Black and Latino Students Are Often Shut Out of Algebra 1Middle schoolers' access to the course is stratified along racial, socioeconomic, and regional lines, new research finds.
English Learners Latino Families Show High Demand for Bilingual Education, Poll FindsFamilies in California were polled as to their interest in bilingual education programs.
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Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating Safe Havens: Confronting Digital Threats and Supporting Student Well-Being
This Spotlight explores how creating safe havens and confronting digital threats supports student and staff well-being.
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How can we ensure students are truly learning and expressing their own understanding, not just outsourcing their thinking to AI?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: Building Resilience and Support for Students with Dyslexia
This Spotlight examines dyslexia, the need for social-emotional support, the value of early screening, and the key role teachers and schools play.