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Teaching
Opinion
The World Seems Intent on Stripping Teaching of Its Sacredness. Don't Let It
Christopher Emdin explains how to make school feel like a sanctuary in troubled times.
Christopher Emdin explains how to make school feel like a sanctuary in troubled times.
Curriculum
Opinion
Kim Kardashian Says the Moon Landing Was Fake. There's a Lesson Here for Schools
Teachers can use popular conspiracies to help students scrutinize what they see online.
Social Studies
Opinion
How Two Educators Are Teaching History Right Now
The "fire hose" of current events provides an opportunity for classroom discussion.
Social Studies
It’s a Complicated Time for Teachers to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
At a lesson-writing workshop, teachers discussed how we should interpret founding principles today.
Teaching
Opinion
'There Are No Heroes Coming to Save Us': Black History Without the Hero Worship
We should teach the history of justice work through a community lens, explains Bettina L. Love.
Reading & Literacy
Why Media Literacy Efforts Are Failing to Keep Up With Misinformation
Classroom educators need support from district and school leaders in addressing flashpoint topics.
Early Childhood
Kids Are Entering Preschool More Comfortable With Screens Than Books. What Now?
Screen time is rising among the youngest students. Experts explain its effect on literacy skills.
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Science Opinion 6 Practical Tips for Planning a Family STEM Night at Your SchoolInformal science events are a great way to engage students (and parents). Here’s where to start.
Teaching Profession San Francisco Teachers Strike Over Wages and Health BenefitsAbout 6,000 teachers in San Francisco went on strike, the city's first such walkout in nearly 50 years.
Teaching Profession K-12 Budgets Are Tightening. Teacher-Leadership Roles Are at RiskThe positions expanded with pandemic-aid funding. With money tighter, how can districts keep them?
Teaching Opinion How Can Educators Teach in These Turbulent Times?To quell the anxiety of the chaos, make your teaching more human, not more heroic.
Special Education Leader To Learn From How Nashville Dismantled Segregated Classrooms for Students With DisabilitiesNashville overhauled special education to prioritize inclusion, and changed school culture.
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.
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Reading & Literacy Opinion ‘She Gave Us a Way In’: A Teacher’s Defense of Lucy CalkinsEvery decade, a new savior for literacy emerges: Phonics! Whole language! Balanced reading! Phonics, again!
Curriculum Video How This Small, Title I District Is Churning Out Spelling Bee ChampionsThis district has won the National Spanish Spelling Bee six times. But winning isn't the only goal behind its efforts.
Teaching Profession Opinion 'The Worst Rule I Ever Had to Live With ...': The Policies Teachers HateSometimes, teachers are baffled by the directives coming their way.
Mathematics Opinion Do 'High Quality' Math Materials Add Up?A veteran math teacher explains how he judges textbooks and programs.
Mathematics Precalculus Is the Fastest-Growing AP Course. That’s Reshaping K-12 MathSchools report growing demand and success from students taking the relatively new College Board math course.
Teaching Profession What Teachers Think They Should Make vs. What They're Actually PaidTeachers think they deserve a 25% raise, a new survey finds.
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College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.