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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.
Teaching
Opinion
Music Teachers Are Instrumental. How They Can Bring Us Together Again
Composer Scott Joplin was a musical hero not because he was on stage but because his compositions allowed others to star and to socialize.
Mathematics
Which Nation’s Students Are Defying the Math Anxiety Trend?
Math anxiety is up among students globally, but a few countries deviate from the pattern.
College & Workforce Readiness
These Students Are the Hardest for Schools to Track After Graduation
State education chiefs are working with the Pentagon to make students' enlistment data more accessible for schools.
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.
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Curriculum Texas Students May Soon Be Reading Bible Stories in English ClassesThe 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 OffThe 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.
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.
School & District Management
Webinar
Crafting Outcomes-Based Contracts That Work for Everyone
Discover the power of outcomes-based contracts and how they can drive student achievement.
School & District Management
Webinar
EdMarketer Quick Hit: What’s Trending among K-12 Leaders?
What issues are keeping K-12 leaders up at night? Join us for EdMarketer Quick Hit: What’s Trending among K-12 Leaders?
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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.
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?
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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