Teaching & Learning
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Social Studies
Opinion
Why We Need to Study the Black Founders Who Shaped U.S. Democracy
America’s founders weren’t just old, white men in wigs.
Social Studies
Opinion
My Step-By-Step Framework for Taking Flight Into Black History
Here’s how I teach my AP African American Studies students to excavate truth from primary sources.
College & Workforce Readiness
Q&A
What the Best Career and Technical Programs Have in Common
CTE programs must be rigorous and aligned with economic needs and technological developments.
Teaching
Opinion
Schools Still Miss Instructional Basics. How to Change That
Veteran 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
The 100-Year History of Black History Month
What people get wrong about Black History Month—and why it’s as urgent now as it ever was.
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.
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English Learners What New Research Reveals About Grouping English Learners TogetherNew research cautions districts from defaulting to grouping all English learners together.
Special Education 4 Barriers to Giving Students With Disabilities the Tools They Need to ThriveAssistive technology can help students with disabilities, but schools face challenges using it to its full potential.
Teaching Profession The Nation's Top 5 Teachers in 2026 Focus on Community, Place-Based EducationThis year's top teachers bring their communities into the classroom, and vice versa.
College & Workforce Readiness Rising Demand for Career Education Prompts College Board to Expand Its FootprintThe organization is investing in the teacher pipeline for career and technical education.
Teaching Letter to the Editor Learning Spaces Should Meet the Needs of All StudentsBetter classroom design can help neurodivergent learners thrive, says this letter to the editor.
Assessment Letter to the Editor The Truth About Equity Grading in PracticeA high school student shares his perspective of equity grading policies in this letter.
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Artificial Intelligence
Live Online Discussion
A Seat at the Table: AI Could Be Your Thought Partner
How can educators prepare young people for an AI-powered workplace? Join our discussion on using AI as a cognitive companion.
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Curriculum Shakespeare, Other Classics Still Dominate High School EnglishDespite efforts to diversify curricula, teachers still regularly assign many of the same classic works, a new survey finds.
Teaching Opinion This Is the Most Effective Teaching Strategy I've Seen in 23 YearsAn initiative to help students advance did just that by every measure captured.
Mathematics Why Word Problems Feel So Hard and What Teachers Can DoContext is key when solving word problems, experts say.
Teaching Profession Teachers' Union Backs Away From Anti-Defamation League BoycottThe National Education Association faced public criticism for delegates' vote to exclude the organization's resources.
Teaching Profession Opinion Teaching Advice for Educators of All LevelsA veteran educator shares guidance and insights from more than two decades of teaching.
English Learners Federal Push for English-Only Services Worries Educators, AdvocatesNew U.S. Department of Justice memo outlines how federal agencies will implement English as the national language.
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.
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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?