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Reading & Literacy

Reading and writing instruction. The science of reading. Early literacy. State reading policy. Explore EdWeek’s full coverage
Anjanette McNeely teaches a reading block with her kindergarten students at Windridge Elementary School in Kaysville, Utah, on Dec. 4, 2025.
Anjanette McNeely teaches a reading block with her kindergarten students at Windridge Elementary School in Kaysville, Utah, on Dec. 4, 2025. Districts have emphasized structured literacy, though research suggests that how teachers use that time can significantly affect student outcomes.
Niki Chan Wylie for Education Week
Reading & Literacy What Might Matter More Than Phonics in Early Literacy
Elizabeth Heubeck, May 11, 2026
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Laura Patranella, a 5th grade teacher at Vogel Elementary School in Seguin, Texas, distributes copies of “Bud, Not Buddy” to her students to read in class on Nov. 3, 2025.
Students in Laura Patranella's 5th grade class at Vogel Elementary School in Seguin, Texas, read copies of <i>Bud, Not Buddy</i> on Nov. 3, 2025. On average, middle and high school teachers assign four full-length books a year, a new survey shows.
Brenda Bazán for Education Week
Reading & Literacy Yes, Teachers Do Still Assign Full-Length Books. But Numbers Vary
Sarah Schwartz, May 8, 2026
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Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Helping Struggling Students Get Back on Track?
May 1, 2026
Anjanette McNeely teaches a reading block with her kindergarten students at Windridge Elementary School in Kaysville, Utah, on Dec. 4, 2025.
Anjanette McNeely teaches a reading block with her kindergarten students at Windridge Elementary School in Kaysville, Utah, on Dec. 4, 2025. New research shows significant shifts in how teachers are teaching reading, as well as the materials and PD they receive, but some still use older methods.
Niki Chan Wylie for Education Week
Reading & Literacy How the Science of Reading Is Reshaping Teaching: What the Data Say
Sarah Schwartz, April 29, 2026
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Science

Science Spotlight Spotlight on STEM That Sticks: How Schools Spark Curiosity and Build Future Skills
May 1, 2026
Spectators look on from the A. Max Brewer Bridge as NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lifts off Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as seen from Titusville, Fla.
Spectators look on from the A. Max Brewer Bridge as NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lifts off Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as seen from Titusville, Fla. With the launch of Artemis II, educators discuss the integration of arts and science.
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Science Lessons Learned for Schools From Artemis II
Jennifer Vilcarino, April 9, 2026
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A 1st grader stands in front of the TV screen that streamed a Q&A from the International Space Station students and NASA astronaut Chris Williams.
Owen, a 1st grader at Trumbauersville Elementary School in Quakertown, Pa., stands in front of the TV screen that streamed a Q&amp;A from the International Space Station between Pennsylvania elementary students and NASA astronaut Chris Williams on Feb. 5, 2026. Experts say these kinds of real-world STEM experiences can spark students' interest in the field.
Photo courtesy of Trumbauersville Elementary School
Science Talking to Astronauts, and Other Ways to Get Kids Excited About STEM
Elizabeth Heubeck, February 12, 2026
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Photo collage illustration of science activities such as tinkering with electronics and tower building.
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Science Opinion 6 Practical Tips for Planning a Family STEM Night at Your School
Stefanie Macaluso, February 10, 2026
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Mathematics

Education news, analysis, and opinion about math instruction
Thu., May 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
Mathematics K-12 Essentials Forum Middle and High School Math: How to Get Struggling Learners on Track
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May 21, 2026
The United States Capitol building as a bookcase filled with red, white, and blue policy books in a Washington DC landscape.
Luca D'Urbino for Education Week
Mathematics Opinion Why There’s Still No ‘Science of Reading’ Equivalent for Math Instruction
Rick Hess, May 19, 2026
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Mathematics Video The Algebra Hurdle: One School's Strategy to Help Students Clear It
Kaylee Domzalski & Yi-Jo Shen, May 14, 2026
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ESOL teacher Anna Kyle assisting tenth grader Welhore Wendela Noah in algebra one class at Annandale High School on April 08, 2026 in Annandale, Virginia. Various approaches include group work, community building, and academic literacy. Materials are created collaboratively, including digital activities (e.g. Kahoot) with writing and speaking assessments. The team tracks progress using standards-based grading and a running spreadsheet. Teachers emphasize vocabulary skills, interactive notebooks, and scaffolds to support language learners. The success of multilingual learners is monitored through test data and reassessments, ensuring students understand their mastery of standards.
English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher Anna Kyle assists 10th grader Welhore Wendela Noah in algebra at Annandale High School on April 8, 2026 in Annandale, Va. More schools are devising ways to help students who struggle in math catch up without taking them out of grade-level classes.
Marvin Joseph for Education Week
Mathematics Supporting Struggling Math Students Means Building Their Number Sense—and Confidence
Sarah Schwartz, May 6, 2026
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Social Studies

Education news, analysis, and opinion about social studies and history teaching
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The civics ed. field is ready to update the framework of an exam that dates back. Brochures at a conference on America's 250th anniversary are shown in Philadelphia, on Feb. 7, 2026.
Matthew Ludak for Education Week
Social Studies Q&A The Only National Civics Test Dates Back Decades. What Aspects Need to Change?
Sarah D. Sparks, May 21, 2026
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Image of a teen consuming news on their mobile phone.
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Social Studies Teens Are Skeptical of the News. Does That Offer Learning Opportunities for Schools?
Jennifer Vilcarino, May 14, 2026
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Education Week opinion letters submissions
Gwen Keraval for Education Week
Social Studies Letter to the Editor Yes, Students Still Need to Learn Geography
April 24, 2026
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Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union, is at ACLU headquarters in New York on Nov. 8, 2024.
Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union, is at ACLU headquarters in New York on Nov. 8, 2024.
Ted Shaffrey/AP
Social Studies The ACLU Is Making Videos for the Classroom, Telling Students 'Know Your Rights'
Sarah Schwartz, April 23, 2026
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Curriculum

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Curriculum Download How to Teach Cursive: Six Practical Tips (Downloadable)
Elizabeth Heubeck, March 10, 2026
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The United States Capitol building as a bookcase filled with red, white, and blue policy books in a Washington DC landscape.
Luca D'Urbino for Education Week
Curriculum Opinion What Policymakers Get Wrong About 'High-Quality' Curriculum
Rick Hess, March 10, 2026
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A third-grader practices his cursive handwriting at a school in the Queens borough of New York.
A third-grader practices his cursive handwriting at a school in the Queens borough of New York. At least half of the nation’s states have adopted cursive writing instruction in recent years, reversing a sharp decline in teaching of that skill after the Common Core, launched in 2010, omitted it from its standards.
Mary Altaffer/AP
Curriculum Cursive is Making a Comeback. It Won’t Be Without Challenges
Elizabeth Heubeck, March 2, 2026
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Ballard High School students work together to solve an exercise at MisinfoDay, an event hosted by the University of Washington to help high school students identify and avoid misinformation, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Seattle. Educators around the country are pushing for greater digital media literacy education.
Students at Ballard High School in Washington state work to solve an exercise at MisinfoDay, a March 2023 event hosted by the University of Washington to help high school students identify and avoid misinformation.
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Curriculum Why Media Literacy Efforts Are Failing to Keep Up With Misinformation
Alyson Klein, February 19, 2026
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