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Reading & Literacy Don't Overlook the Power of Oral Language, Reading Experts Say
It's core to reading and writing, said researchers at the annual conference of the Reading League.
Sarah Schwartz
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Teaching Opinion ‘A Must for Effective Teaching’: 14 Ways to Fill Holes in Students’ Learning
Educators recommend strategies for making content accessible.
Larry Ferlazzo
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Early Childhood What Do Young Kids Really Need From Preschool? Experts Weigh In
Three experts share their thoughts on the evolution of preschool and where it's headed.
Elizabeth Heubeck
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Early Childhood Here’s Where RFK Jr.’s Head Start Deregulation Would Hit Hardest
The Trump administration has proposed dismantling several key Head Start regulations.
Elizabeth Heubeck
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Educational posters and stickers are displayed in a Head Start center classroom in Athens, Pa., on Aug. 13, 2026. The Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to Head Start regulations.
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Science Elementary Science Curricula Are in Short Supply. Will a Free Resource Help?
Elementary schools face a limited array of science materials, and many don't align with state standards.
Evie Blad
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Students in Rita Leary’s science class listen to a Pilot Light food education lesson about bees at Ashburn Elementary School in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2026. There are far few curricula for elementary science, partly because that subject tends to get squeezed out due to schools' focus on math and reading.
Students in Rita Leary’s science class listen to a Pilot Light food education lesson about bees at Ashburn Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 .
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Teaching Opinion Shame Is a Natural Part of Teaching. Does Your School Make Space for It?
Every teacher has lost their cool in the classroom. It’s what happens next that matters.
Ashley Lusk
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Teacher submerged in Fear shame struggle affecting classroom environment
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Special Education Little Chefs, Big Gains: Students With Disabilities Cook Toward Independence
Cooking helps the elementary students learn counting, build fine motor skills, and practice emotional regulation.
Caitlynn Peetz Stephens
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Students get waffle mix for a chicken and Waffles cooking day in the classroom of Gabrielle Carpenter at the Daniel Webster School in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
Students prepare waffle mix in Gabrielle Carpenter's special education classroom on Oct. 2, 2026, at Daniel Webster School 46 in Indianapolis. Carpenter uses the biweekly cooking lessons to teach the students independence, along with skills like counting and measuring.
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    Reading & Literacy Opinion How a Marketplace Full of Reading Tools Only Adds to the Literacy Problem
    This is a symptom of a larger issue: the lack of coherence in K-12 education.
    Michelle Brown, October 1, 2026
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    Students break down a word using the Neuhaus method during class at Starpoint School in Fort Worth, Texas on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 . Starpoint is a laboratory school that focuses on education for students with learning difficulties like dyslexia.
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    Early Childhood This State Has a Plan to Improve Early Childhood Special Education. Here's How
    Experts discuss the difficulties that families and educators face in supporting young students with disabilities.
    Jennifer Vilcarino, September 30, 2026
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    Teachers working with English learners attend informative sessions about instruction at the WIDA national conference in St. Louis, Mo. on Sept. 17, 2026. One session addressed how all teachers can teach language through math class.
    Teachers working with English learners attend informative sessions about instruction at the WIDA national conference in St. Louis, Mo., on Sept. 17, 2026. One session addressed how all teachers can teach language through math class.
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    Mathematics Why Every Math Educator Is Also a Language Teacher
    Vocabulary instruction plays a foundational role in math class say teachers of English learners.
    Ileana Najarro, September 30, 2026
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    A Pre-K 4 SA student arrives for class, Oct. 9, 2025, in San Antonio.
    A Pre-K student arrives for class on Oct. 9, 2025, in San Antonio. As district leaders weigh integrating early learning into K-12 systems, there are logistical challenges to consider.
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    Early Childhood How Two Districts Are Shaping Pre-K Learning
    Superintendents say a strong strategic vision and high-quality PD are key.
    Olina Banerji, September 30, 2026
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    A child's hand uses a pen to write math problems in a spiral bound notebook on top of a classroom desk.
    A student works on math problems in a 4th grade classroom at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary in Compton, Calif., on Feb. 6, 2025. The state plans to assess the math skills of K-2 students to identify math difficulties earlier.
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    Mathematics A Big State Joined the Math Legislation Trend. How Others May Benefit
    A new California law requires schools to screen K-2 students for math difficulties, the latest state effort to improve math education.
    Evie Blad, September 30, 2026
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    College & Workforce Readiness Post-High-School Outcomes Vary Around the World. How Do U.S. Graduates Stack Up?
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