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The State of Teaching
It's 'a Passion, It’s Not Just a Paycheck': Teachers' Advice on Joining the Profession
If you go into the job with open eyes, it's worth it, say five teachers featured in EdWeek's The State of Teaching project.
Science
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DIY Ideas for Safe Eclipse Viewing (Downloadable)
Here's a guide to safe, do-it-yourself ways to view next month's total eclipse, in or out of school.
Curriculum
Anti-Critical-Race-Theory Laws Are Slowing Down. Here Are 3 Things to Know
After a wave of bills limiting class discussions on race and gender, an Education Week analysis shows the policies have slowed.
Teaching
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4 Effective Instructional Strategies That Work for Math, Writing, and More
Preassessments give teachers a better baseline for their students in order to dig deeper into the content.
Teaching
Educators Say Social Media Hurts Their Colleagues' Social Skills. Their Own? Not As Much
What educators might be missing when they say social media has a negative impact on their students and colleagues.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
What My Professors Never Told Me About Teaching
In graduate school, I learned how to set up a classroom—but not how to survive one.
Teaching Profession
'Here’s a Room. Here’s a Book. Good Luck': Veteran Teachers Reflect on How Their Careers Began
A little bit of support in the first year of teaching can go a long way, and older teachers are willing to mentor their new colleagues.
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- College & Workforce Readiness This East Coast District Brought a Hollywood-Quality Experience to Its StudentsA unique collaboration between a Virginia school district and two television actors allows students to gain real-life filmmaking experience.Science Q&A How Schools Can Turn the Solar Eclipse Into an Unforgettable Science LessonThe once-in-a-lifetime event can pique students' interest in science.Assessment AI May Be Coming for Standardized TestingAn international test may offer clues on how AI can help create better assessments.College & Workforce Readiness A FAFSA Calculation Error Could Delay College Aid Applications—AgainIt's the latest blunder to upend the "Better FAFSA," as it was branded by the Education Department.Social Studies Opinion We Undervalue Women's Work. Teaching This Topic Could HelpKeeping housework out of our curricula reflects a broader social indifference toward this traditionally female labor.Teaching & Learning Opinion How to Use AI Tools to Support English-Language LearnersThere are many free tools available to educators, but a desired output is key to good results.
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Artificial Intelligence in Practice: Building a Roadmap for AI Use in Schools
AI in education: game-changer or classroom chaos? Join our webinar & learn how to navigate this evolving tech responsibly.
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- Teaching Profession From Our Research Center Forget the Free Food and Gift Cards. Here's the Kind of Recognition Teachers Really WantNew survey results reveal what teachers and administrators find to be the most meaningful type of acknowledgment from a supervisor.Mathematics What the Research Says Ready or Not for an AI Economy: How U.S. Students Stack Up"Artificial intelligence has triggered a global talent race," an expert says, and American students lack the data skills for it.College & Workforce Readiness Learning Loss May Cost Students Billions in Future Earnings. How Districts Are RespondingThe board that annually administers NAEP warns that recent research paints a "dire" picture of the future for America's children.Teaching Profession The State of Teaching 'You Don't Know Teacher Tired': Educators Sound Off on MisconceptionsHear what teachers featured in EdWeek's The State of Teaching Project say makes their jobs more difficult.Teaching Profession Opinion Why I’m Happy Being ‘Just a Teacher’Not every teacher is an aspiring administrator. That’s a good thing.Teaching Opinion Student Laziness Is a Myth. Here's WhyHolding fast to the idea that students are lazy leaves no room for understanding what got in the way of their success.
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Students at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy who used WordFlight became more confident readers—and improved their reading scores.
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