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Curriculum
What Teachers Are Saying About the Lawsuit Against Lucy Calkins and Fountas and Pinnell
Educators on social media had lots to say about the lawsuit filed against the creators of popular reading programs.
Teaching Profession
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Why This Teacher Fought Back Against a Law Curbing Teachers' Unions
A high school social studies teacher talks about why he joined the lawsuit against Wisconsin's Act 10.
English Learners
Which Students Are Earning the Seal of Biliteracy, in Charts
A growing number of students are graduating high school with a seal of biliteracy recognizing their multilingualism.
Teaching Profession
The Holiday Gifts Teachers Actually Want (Hint: Skip the Mugs)
We asked educators what they actually want from students for the holidays.
Teaching Profession
The Top 10 Slang Terms Teachers Never Want to Hear Again, Explained
A quick guide to student slang that teachers love to hate.
Science
The STEM Stereotypes That Hold Students Back Aren't What You Think
Girls may not underrate their math performance compared to boys, after all. But math-oriented sciences are a different matter.
English Learners
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What’s Ahead for the 5.3 Million English Learners in Our Schools?
If English learners do well, the whole nation will, says the outgoing director of the federal office of English language acquisition.
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English Learners Schools Are Graduating More Students With a Seal That Shows They're MultilingualAll 50 states now allow students to earn a distinction on their diploma signaling their mastery of multiple languages.
Teacher Preparation Some Teacher-Prep Programs Will Prioritize Foundational Math Skills. What It Looks LikeMath knowledge is cumulative, experts say—and mastery of early skills is critical.
Curriculum 7 Curriculum Trends That Defined 2024From religious-themed mandates to reading to career prep, take a look at what EdWeek covered in curriculum in 2024.
Teaching Opinion How to Make the Most of Class Time Before a School Vacation: 4 TipsWinter break is coming. An education researcher shares tips to maximize learning in your classroom and school.
Teaching Profession What the Research Says The Teaching Pool Isn't Diversifying As Quickly as Other Workers. Why?Teachers used to be more diverse than their college-educated peers. New national and state data show how that's changing.
Teaching Profession Teaching Is Hard. Why Teachers Love It AnywayTeachers share their favorite parts of the job.
Artificial Intelligence
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Special Education Schools Lag in IDing Kids Who Need Special Education. Are They Catching Up?Schools in one state are making progress addressing a pandemic-fueled backlog of special education identifications.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Don't Shield Students From Offensive Language in Literature. Do This InsteadCreating a safe space is just one of the many ways educators can use this challenge as a classroom learning experience.
College & Workforce Readiness Most States Will See a Steady Decline in High School Graduates. Here Are the DataThe decline is based largely on population trends.
Teaching Opinion 5 Ways to Up Your Classroom Game, According to Larry FerlazzoStop telling your students what to do and other ideas from a veteran teacher to his colleagues.
Teaching Profession Cold and Flu and Walking Pneumonia, Oh My! How Teachers Can Stay Healthy This WinterTeachers are more vulnerable than other professions to colds and the flu. Experts talk about how to stay healthy.
Curriculum Inside a Class Teaching Teens to Stop Scrolling and Think CriticallyThe course helps students learn to determine what’s true online so they can be more informed citizens.
Classroom Technology
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Spotlight on EdTech
This Spotlight will help you learn how to teach digital literacy skills, evaluate edtech tools effectively, and more.
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Education Week News Quiz: Dec. 19, 2024
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Education Week News Quiz: Dec. 5, 2024
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