Teaching & Learning
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Curriculum
Texas Students May Soon Be Reading Bible Stories in English Classes
The state has advanced a controversial curriculum that includes Christian teachings in K-5 lessons.
Teaching Profession
The State of Teaching
Why Teachers Likely Take So Few Days Off
The perception coincides with teachers' low levels of job satisfaction.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
Boys Don't Love to Read. Could This Former Teacher Be on to Something?
Boys are falling behind in reading. Books with military-history themes may help reverse this trend.
Special Education
How Special Education Might Change Under Trump: 5 Takeaways
Less funding and more administrative chaos could be on the horizon—but basic building blocks like IDEA appear likely to remain.
Reading & Literacy
What Teachers Say They Need Most to Help Struggling Teen Readers
Educators also want more time in the school day to work on reading skills, a new survey finds.
English Learners
What New Research Shows About the Academic Success of Former English Learners
A new study offers a more nuanced look at English learners' academic performance in high school by disaggregating data.
Teaching Profession
Data
What Teacher Pay and Benefits Look Like, in Charts
A third of teachers report inadequate pay, and Black teachers are the likeliest to do extra unpaid work.
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English Learners Opinion Teacher Tips for Supporting English LearnersStudents' stress over learning a new language in a new environment can affect their academic success. Proper support can ease that.
Special Education How Trump's Policies Could Affect Special EducationThe new administration's stance on special education isn't yet clear—but efforts to revamp federal policy could have ripple effects.
Teacher Preparation Q&A How This Teacher-Prep Program and District Aligned on the Science of ReadingIn Tennessee, a small network of schools and universities are aligning future teachers' coursework with evidence-based literacy practices.
English Learners Explainer Undocumented Students Have the Right to a Free Education. This Is WhyA landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling protected undocumented students' access to free public education. Some lawmakers seek to overturn it.
Teaching Profession What the Research Says The More Students Miss Class, the Worse Teachers Feel About Their JobsMissing kids take a toll on teachers' morale, new research says. Here's how educators can cope with absenteeism.
English Learners English Learners With Disabilities: The Rules Schools Have to FollowSchools can't force English learners with disabilities to choose between special ed. and language instruction—and other tips from OCR.
School & District Management
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School & District Management
Webinar
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Teaching Opinion What Helps Teachers Do Their Best Work, According to EducatorsWhen teachers are happier and more fulfilled, their students are, too.
College & Workforce Readiness As Biden Prepares to Leave Office, He Touts His 'Classroom to Career' WorkAt a White House event, the president and first lady highlighted their workforce-development efforts.
Assessment Why the Pioneers of High School Exit Exams Are Rolling Them BackMassachusetts is doing away with a decades-old graduation requirement. What will take its place?
Teaching Download How to Build a Classroom That Supports Difficult Conversations (Downloadable)Students need opportunities to learn how to talk openly and respectfully about divisive topics. Teachers can set students up for success.
Teaching Profession Will Your Classroom Get Enough 'Likes'? Teachers Feel the Social Media PressureTeachers active on social media feel the competition to showcase innovative lessons and beautiful decorations.
Teaching Opinion 5 Small Classroom Changes for Big RewardsMost educators know that building relationships is crucial to student learning. Small actions by teachers can help foster them.
Equity & Diversity
Spotlight
Spotlight on Equity
This Spotlight will help you explore critical issues related to DEI, as well as strategies to address disparities in access and opportunity.
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on Professional Development
This Spotlight will help you explore innovative approaches to PD that prioritize teacher needs and foster meaningful learning experiences.
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