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Teaching
Opinion
The 10 Zoom Commandments for Elementary School Teachers
Remote learning can feel like trying to play soccer on the moon, but there still are basic principles of teaching we can cling to, writes Justin Minkel.
Social Studies
Opinion
How I Fell in Love With Black History
To understand current events you must understand what’s happened with Black people throughout American history, says educator Jania Hoover in a video.
Social Studies
Opinion
'Black History Isn't Treated as American History'
In a video, a high school student-activist shares what it feels like to sit through a history class that only lets you see yourself as “the oppressed.”
Teaching & Learning
Opinion
Remote Learning Makes Time Management Even Harder
Blaming students for bad use of time is like blaming them for poor reading, write two veteran teacher coaches.
Teaching Profession
Q&A
Nation's Top Teachers Discuss the Post-Pandemic Future of the Profession
Despite the difficulties this school year brought, the four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year award say they're hopeful.
Teaching & Learning
Where Can We Find Lots of Tutors? Bill in Congress Would Deploy Teachers-in-Training
A bipartisan proposal in the Senate eyes teacher-candidates as a promising source to help districts scale up intensive tutoring programs.
Social Studies
Opinion
A Recipe for Young Historians of Black History
There are five simple ingredients to create a Black history club that will engage elementary-age students in research and celebration, writes kindergarten teacher Dawnavyn James.
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Teaching Opinion The Only Class a High School Dropout Never MissedNew research shows how to engage even the hardest-to-reach students.
Assessment Biden's Testing Stance Leaves States Tough Choices. Some May Still Try to Avoid ExamsWhether to give tests in person this spring or even test students next school year instead, education leaders confront a complex path.
English-Language Learners Opinion Thirteen Instructional Strategies for Supporting ELL NewcomersFive educators share effective instructional strategies to use with English-language-learner newcomers, including using images and games.
Assessment States Still Must Give Standardized Tests This Year, Biden Administration AnnouncesBut the administration says it would allow states to give tests in the summer or use partial exams due to challenges related to COVID-19.
Social Studies Opinion The Insurrection Highlights the Need for Civics LearningWhat if the insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol had received civics and anti-bias education in school? Would it have made a difference?
Teaching Profession Teachers Are Stressed Out, and It's Causing Some to QuitStress, more so than low pay, is the main reason public school teachers quit. And COVID-19 has increased the pressure.
Student Well-Being
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Teaching Opinion Ten Ways to Use Retrieval Practice in the ClassroomFive educators explain why and how they use retrieval practice in their classroom.
Assessment Timing of Food Stamps Can Affect Students' Test Scores, Study FindsHungry students don't test as well, say researchers who found a link between food stamp disbursements and students' exam scores.
Teaching Profession Opinion Should Teachers Be Prioritized for the COVID-19 Vaccine?Not all states are moving teachers to the front of the vaccination line. Researchers discuss the implications for in-person learning.
College & Workforce Readiness Leader To Learn From An Untapped Path to Equity Runs Through Career-Technical EducationFormer EdWeek Leader to Learn From Susana Cordova, now with the Dallas district, highlights how CTE could be harnessed to create equity.
Curriculum Leader To Learn From Taking an Unapologetic Approach to Curriculum OverhaulAn academic leader at a charter school has overhauled curriculum—and proved that instructional rigor and anti-racism can co-exist.
Science Leader To Learn From A Place Where Teachers Take the Lead on Science CurriculumAnna Heyer has empowered teachers to shape the science curriculum in an Arizona district, and has expanded time spent on science.
English-Language Learners
Spotlight
Spotlight on Bilingualism and Remote Learning - Second Edition
In this Second Edition Spotlight, evaluate how schools will measure learning loss for English-learners and more.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on Instructional Tech
In this Spotlight, evaluate if current usage of EdTech is working and more.
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