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Curriculum
Middle Schools Often Prioritize English and Math Over Other Subjects. Should They?
An Illinois district is equalizing time across the four major content areas. But the decision comes with trade-offs.
Curriculum
How This School Librarian Transformed the Library and Got More Kids to Read
While schools across the country have shed librarians, Leigh Knapp became the first full-time librarian at her school.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
6 Active Reading Strategies to Engage Students (DOWNLOADABLE)
How can teachers scaffold literacy instruction for developing readers? Start here.
Science
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How Teachers Are Motivating Students To Learn STEM (DOWNLOADABLE)
Teachers asked students what motivates them to work harder in STEM. Here's what they found.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Larry Ferlazzo's 6 Reasons Why He Stayed at His School
Why leave a high school where the administrators have fostered a supportive environment and made teaching fulfilling?
Reading & Literacy
California Is Poised to Pass a 'Science of Reading' Law After a Long, Tense Debate
Advocates on both sides say the compromise bill is strong, but imperfect. Will it move literacy instruction forward in the state?
Reading & Literacy
Fewer Parents Are Reading Aloud to Their Kids. Why That Matters
Pleasure reading is the best way for emerging readers to maintain their skills in the summer. Getting parents on board can be challenging.
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- Teaching How Playing Chess Can Boost Academic LearningExperts argue that by playing chess, students can learn valuable skills that can benefit them in the classroom.Mathematics Q&A How Language Development Can Boost English Learners' Math SkillsA New York City math and science teacher works to leverage his English-learners' strengths.Early Childhood Letter to the Editor Why Head Start Remains a Smart Investment for AmericaFull funding of Head Start is about strengthening our nation’s social and economic fabric, says this letter to the editor.Teaching Opinion Correlation? Causation? Effect Sizes? What Should a Teacher Trust?Understanding research implications for the classroom is key to determining student outcomes.Teaching Profession Download Principals, Find Ways to Boost Teacher Morale (DOWNLOADABLE)Our discussion guide for principals has three key findings about teacher morale. Use them to jump-start your team's PD.College & Workforce Readiness How Can Educators Support Students Not Going to College?A bipartisan panel talks about slowing trends in college-going—and what it means for schools.
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Keeping Up with the Trump Administration's Latest K-12 Moves: Subscriber-Exclusive Quick Hit
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Artificial Intelligence
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A Seat at the Table: Math & Technology: Finding the Recipe for Student Success
How should we balance AI & math instruction? Join our discussion on preparing future-ready students.
- Teaching Profession Opinion Larry Ferlazzo: 10 Things I Will (and Won't) Miss When I RetireAfter 23 years, I am bidding farewell to my classroom. But I'm far from done with education, he explains.Mathematics What Math Learned in School Is Most Important? Adults and Their Managers Don't AgreeAmericans don’t always agree about which skills are the most crucial, according to a new survey from Gallup.Teaching Profession Will a J-1 Visa Freeze Disrupt Teacher Staffing?A federal pause on appointments for J-1 visas could affect districts, which have used international teachers to fill staffing holes.Reading & Literacy How Spelling Bees Can Improve Students' Reading SkillsFaizan Zaki, age 13, spelled the word “eclaircissement” and collapsed on the floor in victory as confetti showered him at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee last week.Mathematics Is It Bad to Memorize All Those Algorithms in Math?Algorithms are at the heart of math debates. Math experts chime in on the topic.College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Is It Time to Ditch the Four-Year Degree?A call for three-year degrees, micro-credentials, and closer ties between educators and employers could affect K–12 and higher education.
Budget & Finance
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Education Finance?
Answer 7 questions about education finance.
School & District Management
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Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Understand The School Boards’ Role in K-12 Purchasing?
Vendors often underestimate how—and when—school boards shape deals. This quiz unpacks what you really need to know.
Families & the Community
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Building Strong School & Home Connections?
Answer 7 questions about building strong family and school connections.
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