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Teaching Profession
Opinion
The One Quality That Every Great Teacher Shares
A lot has changed during my two decades as a teacher, but one thing is just as true as it was on my first day.
Teaching Profession
What the Research Says
Want Novices to Keep Teaching? Focus on Their Classroom-Management Skills
Some skills matter more than others for educator at the start of their careers.
Teaching
Opinion
10 Actions Teachers Can Take Now That Trump Is President
On Day 1 of his second term, Trump issued orders that could negatively affect students. Here’s how to support them.
Teaching
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Teachers, Here's How to Build Stronger Relationships With Boys (Downloadable)
Boys are relational learners, experts say. Here are eight key strategies for how to reach them.
College & Workforce Readiness
Boys Think School Is a Waste of Time. Career Pathways Prove Them Wrong
Real-world, experiential learning appeals to how boys learn best, educators say.
Early Childhood
Kindergarten Play Makes a Comeback, and Boys Benefit
The modern kindergarten has little time for movement and play. Not so in this teacher's classroom.
English Learners
Q&A
How English-Learner Standards Can Help Teachers Help Students
Jenni Torres is the new executive director of WIDA, the organization that oversees English learner assessments in most states.
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Social Studies This Is How ‘Woke’ Schools Really Are—According to StudentsStudents don't report evidence of systemic political bias, but do say teachers discuss controversial issues.
Teaching Profession Why Stressed-Out Teachers Should Heed New Health Warnings About AlcoholTeachers are at particular risk for misusing alcohol. Here's what you should know
Reading & Literacy Researchers Created a Phonics Program With ‘Dramatic’ Results. How It WorksConsistent implementation of the 30-minute-a-day program fueled the results.
Teaching Profession Public Trust in Elementary School Teachers Declines—But Still Tops Most Other ProfessionsElementary school teachers second only to nurses in a poll of most-trusted professions.
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 Opinion 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.
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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.
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."
Science LEGO Education’s Latest Offering: The Building Blocks of Science Lessons?The toymaker plans to release units that inch closer to a core curriculum.
Teaching Profession Teachers, Do You Check Your Work Email on Snow Days?We know how students feel about snow days. But how do teachers see them?
Teaching Profession Q&A Teach For America's New Head Hopes to Inspire Young People to Take Up TeachingOne Million Degrees CEO Aneesh Sohoni will take over the 35-year-old teacher-preparation group in April.
Teaching Profession The State of Teaching Teachers and Administrators at Odds Over Extra Job DutiesThe perception coincides with teachers' low levels of job satisfaction.
Professional Development
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Professional Development?
Answer 7 questions about professional development.
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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.