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Teaching Now Blog

When New Teachers Get Mentoring, Student Math Scores Can Go Up, Study Shows (09/21 04:54 pm)

After Recent School Shootings, Teachers Ask Public for Help Buying Safety Supplies (09/18 03:30 pm)

Differentiating Instruction: It's Not as Hard as You Think (Video) (09/11 08:20 pm)

Should In-Class Presentations Be Mandatory? Students Debate on Twitter (09/11 01:47 pm)

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Daily News

• Edwards says teacher pay hike will be top priority next year (09/20 8:47 am)
• Eugene high school teacher named Oregon's teacher of year (09/20 8:47 am)
• Bronx teacher of immigrant kids is NY Teacher of the Year (09/19 8:22 am)
• Survey: Oregon teacher salaries lag behind private sector (09/18 3:43 pm)

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FIRST PERSON

The Particular Agony of Teacher Observations

Teacher observations can be stressful and feel deeply personal, writes Justin Minkel. He suggests how teachers can best prepare for an observer’s visit—and how they can manage feelings of self-doubt. (September 19, 2018)

FIRST PERSON

When Sexual Assault Allegations Hit the News, How to Talk to Students

With Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh facing sexual assault allegations, teachers must make room for conversations around harassment, consent, and the #MeToo movement, writes education professor Jennifer Rich. (September 20, 2018)

FIRST PERSON

Want to Use Social Media in Your Classroom? Follow These 7 Rules

Social media can be a tool for classroom collaboration and connection, but small mistakes can have devastating consequences. A former educator shares best practices for protecting students’ privacy online. (September 19, 2018)

CLASSROOM Q&A WITH LARRY FERLAZZO

'We Need to Face Our Own Discomfort' About Discussing Racism

(September 16, 2018)

EVERYDAY EQUITY IN THE CLASSROOM

Deconstructing Disruption in the Classroom

(September 14, 2018)

Teacher Blogs

The Art of Coaching Teachers>

Five Pitfalls to Avoid as a New Instructional Coach (09/03 01:57 pm)

Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo >

Response: Race & Racism Are Not 'Merely Curricular Topics' (09/18 07:36 pm)

Everyday Equity in the Classroom>

Deconstructing Disruption in the Classroom (09/14 09:30 am)

The Intersection: Culture and Race in Schools >

The Unpalatable Rage of Women: What Serena Williams' Experience Reminds Us About Schools (09/10 09:10 am)

Learning Forward's PD Watch >

New Report Highlights the Importance of the Role of Principal Supervisors (09/13 08:46 am)

The New Teacher Chat: Advice, Tips, and Support >

Achieving Work / Life Balance (09/19 11:39 pm)

Teacher in a Strange Land >

Thirteen Things I learned While Blogging for Education Week (09/22 08:57 am)

Teacher-Leader Voices>

How Networks Can Take You to the Next Level (09/20 05:24 pm)

Teaching for the Whole Story >

Why We Might Consider Teaching Less This Year (08/08 01:09 pm)

Work in Progress >

Find and Expose Your Blind Spot as a Leader (09/20 04:10 am)

Teaching Channel Spotlight

Give Some 'Snaps': Introducing Students to Classroom Routines (Video)

In high school teacher Sarah Brown Wessling's class, students "snap" to praise each other's contributions. Watch the video.

E-Book

(E-Book) Classroom Management Q&As: Expert Strategies for Teaching

Education Week Teacher blogger Larry Ferlazzo investigates some of the thorniest problems in teaching by turning to leading educators and thought leaders for advice. (October 3, 2013)