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‘Budget Reconciliation’ Sounds Like Wonkspeak. But It Matters for Schools
It won’t enable the Trump administration to make cuts to K-12 programs or abolish the Ed. Department, but it will have other implications.
School & District Management
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When School Leaders Deliver Bad Directives
One of the upshots of issuing lame orders is breaking the trust of teachers, which may never be regained.
School & District Management
Opinion
3 Mistakes New Leaders Should Avoid
Districts are searching for aspiring leaders. What does it take to succeed in the role?
Mathematics
Opinion
One Thing We Get Wrong About Teaching Math (and How to Fix It)
A simple change to how you structure math class will stop students from turning their ‘math brains’ off.
Teaching
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How Teachers Can Care for Their Students and Themselves This Year (Downloadable)
A veteran teacher suggests 8 essential practices to benefit everyone in the classroom.
Federal
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How Educators Are Thinking About a Second Trump Administration
Opinions vary on what the president-elect’s proposed Cabinet picks will mean for K-12 education.
Reading & Literacy
Letter to the Editor
Who Makes the Call About Curricula?
The recent lawsuit filed by parents against literacy curricula developers is a reminder of the true meaning of the “reading wars."
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Social Studies
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Celebrating Black History Education: A Collection
This year’s special Education Week Opinion project celebrating Black History Month focuses on what is going well in Black history education.
School & District Management
Opinion
'I Used to Think School Systems Were Broken': Educators Reflect
Changing your mind or evolving your thinking is not easy. Hear how these education leaders did just that.
Leadership
Opinion
The Principal Is In: Advice for Principals
In a biweekly Education Week column, experienced principals and other school leadership experts offer advice for their peers.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
How to Support Your Students Following a Traumatic News Day
Educators and researchers share their advice and reflections on how to respond to tragic events at home and abroad.
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School & District Management Opinion This Time of Year, Principals Have Two Jobs. Here’s How to Ace Them BothHere are 4 tips on how to finish this school year strong—while preparing for the next.
Teaching Opinion Student Motivation Is a Perennial Concern. What Are We Missing?Even if we want to achieve a goal, there are reasons why we don't. This can explain what's happening with students.
Federal Opinion Betsy DeVos Has Advice for the Next Secretary of EducationIn an interview, Trump's first education secretary shares hard-won lessons from her tenure.
Teaching Opinion Advice From Over 1,200 Experienced Educators at Your FingertipsNeed help with using AI in the classroom? How about teaching students to write? Or fostering relationships? Plenty is available here.
Teaching Opinion I Left the Classroom to Be a Horror Writer. Teaching Was Good PreparationI loved my job, but not the conditions. Fiction writing helped me face my fears.
Policy & Politics Opinion 'Conversation Over. Case Closed': Groupthink Is Hobbling Education ScholarshipResearch isn't giving educators what they want, but a reset that encourages greater intellectual diversity is possible.
Recruitment & Retention
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EdRecruiter 2025 Survey Results: The Outlook for Recruitment and Retention
See exclusive findings from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of K-12 job seekers and district HR professionals on recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction.
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Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Find teaching jobs and K-12 education jubs at the EdWeek Top School Jobs virtual career fair.
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Policy & Politics Opinion 2025 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence: Top 10 ListsWhere scholars rank within their discipline may be more telling than where they are in the overall rankings.
Policy & Politics Opinion The 2025 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings UnveiledThe rankings recognize the university-based scholars in the United States whose influence shaped educational practice and policy.
School & District Management Opinion When I Left the Classroom for Administration, Did I Join the Dark Side?When I became a school leader, I thought I’d still always be a teacher first. It wasn’t that simple.
Policy & Politics Opinion The 2025 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Scoring FormulaRick Hess will unveil the 2025 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings tomorrow. Here is the methodology used to generate those rankings.
Teaching Opinion Teachers Are Faced With Constant Challenges. Here's How to Overcome ThemThree veteran educators offer their expert guidance on how to manage even the toughest classroom scenarios.
Policy & Politics Opinion What It Takes to Be an Effective Education ScholarThe 2025 RHSU Scholar Rankings will be released soon. How do the top scholars come by their influence?
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Building Strong Foundations in Math
This Spotlight will help you discover how to help students develop conceptual understanding, effectively teach word problems, and more.
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Education Week News Quiz: Jan. 16, 2025
Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.
Teaching
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Spotlight on PreK-12 Problem-Based Learning
This Spotlight will help you learn how to prepare students for the workforce, partner with students on sustainability initiatives, and more.