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Curriculum
Opinion
What Policymakers Get Wrong About 'High-Quality' Curriculum
Schools can't fix instruction without fixing curriculum, Doug Lemov warns.
Early Childhood
Child Care From Age 2: New York City's Plan to Improve Student Outcomes
The city's mayor and governor announced the first four communities to receive free 2-K seats.
Social Studies
A Third of Civics Teachers Have Changed Lessons for Fear of Political Backlash
Teachers still face pressures from the legislative push to ban "divisive concepts" in the classroom.
College & Workforce Readiness
Bold Changes Needed to Prepare Students for AI-Fueled Disruption, Commission Says
A commission calls for a unified federal strategy to address rapidly changing workforce needs.
Reading & Literacy
Phonics Is Crucial. But How Much Is Too Much?
An influential researcher in the science of reading movement is warns schools may be "overteaching" the skill.
Special Education
Inside a K-12 District’s Plan for a Charter School for Students With Autism
A specialized charter school will serve a fast-growing segment of a Texas school district's student body.
Curriculum
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How to Teach Cursive: Six Practical Tips (Downloadable)
This printable downloadable provides actionable tips for teaching cursive handwriting.
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College & Workforce Readiness What SEL Skills Do High School Graduates Need Most? Report Lists Top PicksA review of "portrait of a graduate" documents from hundreds of districts identified key skills.
Early Childhood Q&A Assessing Kindergarten Readiness—During Routine Pediatric CheckupsAn Ohio pediatric hospital's clinics assess preschoolers' literacy readiness during routine visits.
Teaching Opinion Student Agency Inspires Learning. Here Are 8 Ways to Foster ItTeachers must shift their mindset from dictating rules to co-creating agreements with students.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Has Our Zeal for the Science of Reading Created a Cycle of Confusion?I’m an Orton-Gillingham-certified teacher. Here’s why the spread of new programs troubles me.
Teaching Profession Why This Teacher Chose Online Teaching and Plans to Stick With ItRigid schedules and rules for teaching in person make online teaching attractive for some.
Social Studies What Makes for a Good Social Studies Curriculum?A new curriculum review tool makes the case for elementary schoolers to learn more history.
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Congress Approved Next Year’s Federal School Funding. What’s Next?
Congress passed the budget, but uncertainty remains. Experts explain what districts should expect from federal education policy next.
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Teaching Profession Download Insights for School Leaders: How to Better Support TeachersEdWeek's downloadable guide offers tips to principals on how to improve the morale and working conditions of educators.
English Learners 'They're Our Kids’: How Teaching English Learners Is ChangingAs the national English-learner population continues to grow, the role of EL teachers is evolving.
Teaching Profession Video A Gen Z Teacher Helps Her Students Use Tech for GoodGen Z teacher Katrina Sacurom talks about overcoming the challenges new teachers face.
Teaching Profession Generation Z Is Transforming Teaching. Are Districts Ready for Them?The youngest cohort of teachers have been shaped by technological and educational disruption.
Teaching Profession Download Insights for School District Leaders: How to Better Support TeachersEdWeek's downloadable guide offers tips for K-12 leaders on how they can improve the morale of educators.
Teaching Profession Interactive What Was Happening in Education the Year You Began Teaching?Teachers, what was the big education story when you started teaching? Find out in our interactive timeline.
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Special Education
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Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students
See how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.