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English-Language Learners
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WIDA's Test for English Learners: Try Sample Questions
The WIDA ACCESS test is an assessment used by close to 40 states to determine if students must remain in English learner programs.
English-Language Learners
What All Teachers Should Know About WIDA's Test for English Learners
Researchers and specialists say general education teachers play a role in helping English learners' language development.
Reading & Literacy
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A New Plan to Raise the Lowest Literacy Rates in the Nation
Daily summer reading instruction for thousands of students is part of a bigger plan to improve literacy in New Mexico.
College & Workforce Readiness
The Motivational Power of STEM: This Program Connects Students to Potential Careers
It's not just about motivation—it's about providing supports for kids to study STEM subjects.
Mathematics
Young Students Gravitate to Math. How Teachers Can Build on That Curiosity
A focus on rich, real-world problems makes math more interesting, relevant, and enticing to students.
Science
From Our Research Center
Educators: Start Early to Keep Students Engaged in STEM
The EdWeek Research Center asked teachers, principals, and district leaders how to motivate kids to pursue STEM learning.
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The State of Teaching
Where Teachers Say the Pressure to Change Grades Comes From
Teachers are more likely to be pressured by parents than school leaders.
- Teaching Profession The State of Teaching Black Teachers Have the Highest Morale. Why?Black teachers view the job more positively, exclusive survey data show. How can schools hold onto them?Teaching Profession Should Class Feel Like Entertainment? Teachers Have Mixed FeelingsTeachers on social media give their opinions on whether entertaining is a necessary part of their job.Special Education Explainer A Guide to Special Education TermsThe number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades. Here are some of the common terms used.Mathematics What the Research Says 4 Questions to Boost Algebra Gains for Middle SchoolersMore than 1 in 3 public school students now takes Algebra 1 in middle school. Here's how to make sure they succeed in this gatekeeper class.English-Language Learners Opinion When Teaching English Learners, Embrace These 3 Critical MindsetsEnglish learners will have more success if teachers adjust their thinking. Here's how.Teaching Profession Teachers’ Careers Go Through Phases. They Need Support in EachTeachers experience a dip in job satisfaction a few years into their careers.
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Budget & Finance
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Staffing Schools After ESSER: What School and District Leaders Need to Know
Join our newsroom for insights on investing in critical student support positions as pandemic funds expire.
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District leaders, low on funds, must decide: broad support for all or deep interventions for few? Let's discuss maximizing tutoring resources.
- Teaching Opinion Better Classroom Management Can't Wait. How to Make Changes NowThe three “truths” about managing student behavior that every teacher should unlearn today.Special Education The Pros and Cons of AI in Special EducationAI can make special educators' jobs easier by handling paperwork and serving as an adaptive tool. But there are privacy and other concerns.English-Language Learners ‘A Unique Challenge’: What English Learners With Disabilities NeedFrom language barriers to bilingual education program lockouts, dual-identified students face unique challenges researchers say.Special Education From Our Research Center What Happens for High Schoolers Who Need More Than 4 Years?Districts work to serve older students longer than four years to plan for a changing career world.Teaching Profession Massages, Mammograms, and Dental Care: How One School Saves Teachers' TimeThis Atlanta school offers unique onsite benefits to teachers to help them reduce stress.Mathematics Q&A Teacher Group Wants a Focus on Low Math Performance, TooA teacher-led nonprofit releases recommendations focus on how to avoid “math aversion” in middle school.
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School & District Management
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What Do You Know About the Most Influential People in School Districts? Take Our Quiz
Answer 7 questions about the superintendent profession.
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Amidst growing concerns about the persistent lack of learning loss recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a noteworthy success pattern emerging: live tutoring with state-certified teachers
School & District Management
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the School District Technology Leader?
The tech director at school districts is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.