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A Marine Science Program in a Surprising Place Shows Students New Career Options
It's hard to find teachers for STEM subjects, but a school system in a landlocked state has found a way to make it work with marine science.
Teaching Profession
How Teachers Plan to Beat the 'October Blues' This Year
In education, October can be a slog. Here's how these teachers are getting through it.
College & Workforce Readiness
How Should High School Change? These Districts May Have the Answer
By supporting learning that takes place outside the classroom, districts—and states—are starting to rethink an age-old institution.
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Q&A
Schools Can't Find Enough Teachers. A New Federal Center Aims to Help
The U.S. Department of Education's research agency has launched a new center focused on improving teacher staffing and retention.
College & Workforce Readiness
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Students Want to Learn More About Careers. Will High Schools Step Up?
Students say they want more career education, and EdWeek Research Center survey data show schools are emphasizing it more.
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Opinion
Racism Exists in Schools. Here Are Strategies for Addressing It
Confronting racism in schools can be challenging, but doing nothing is a recipe for harming students.
Reading & Literacy
How the Largest School District Is Adjusting to the Science of Reading
Shifting practice in New York City, a balanced literacy stronghold, poses special challenges.
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College & Workforce Readiness Interactive How Do Today’s High Schoolers Fare As They Enter Adulthood? View the DataAs graduation rates begin to stabilize, data show some hopeful signs for young people. But experts warn of a disconnect between high school, college, and careers.
College & Workforce Readiness Students at This High School Do Internships. It's a Game ChangerA superintendent challenged his high school to get half of seniors engaged in learning outside the building. Students responded.
Reading & Literacy Teachers Online Sound Off on the 'Science of Reading'Teachers take to social media to share their issues and successes with the “science of reading”.
Assessment From Our Research Center What Educators Have to Say About Competency-Based EducationTeachers, principals, and district leaders shared skepticism and optimism for the learning model.
Mathematics Math Has Its Own Language. How Can Students Learn to Speak It?Math language and content knowledge are deeply intertwined, educators say.
Special Education Lead Exposure Has Plagued Special Education in Flint. Can $10 Million Fix It?A multi-million-dollar settlement agreement will try to improve the special education system in Flint, Mich.
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Social Studies Opinion How to Host a Voter Drive in Your Classroom (and Why You Should)Get-out-the-vote activities can offer students a powerful lesson in democracy.
Teacher Preparation Democrats and Republicans Agree Teacher Prep Needs to Change. But How?Teacher-prep programs "have been designed essentially to mass-produce identical educators," a dean said at a congressional hearing.
Teaching Opinion Mistakes Happen. Here’s How Teachers Can Learn From ThemMany teachers march into classrooms with fixed ideas about how everything is going to proceed. But that attitude often fails.
Social Studies The Topics That Dominate U.S. History Classes—And the Ones Teachers Want Help OnThe "inquiry" method is popular but not always structured well, a new report finds.
Mathematics What the Research Says Teaching Math: A Resource GuideSee more than two dozen resources on math instruction from Education Week's new mini-course on that topic.
Mathematics Q&A Math Fluency Is All About Problem-Solving. Do We Teach It That Way?Researcher Bethany Rittle-Johnson shares strategies for how teachers can help students develop a deeper understanding of math.
Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Empowering Educators for Student Success
This Spotlight delves into strategies to empower teachers and equip them with the tools to foster student success.
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Inclusion & Special Education?
Answer 7 questions about inclusion and special education.
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