Families & the Community
Teacher-Parent Meetings Can Be Tense. Can AI Simulations Help?
Rehearsals on how to talk effectively with parents can ease a major pain point for teachers.
Teaching Profession
Beach Reads, Not PD: Teachers Set Summer Boundaries
Many teachers' reading plans are focused on rest and relaxation--not professional development.
Student Absenteeism
What Makes Some Schools Better at Building Attendance? There's No Silver Bullet
"Deep" family engagement to boost attendance is promising, but schools must address the problem holistically.
School & District Management
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Not Every Teacher Should Be an Administrator. Here’s How to Decide
Four educators talk about what it takes to make the transition.
Teacher Preparation
Inside a State's Yearlong Residency for New Teachers: 'They’re Seeing It All'
The residency model has become a talent pipeline for school districts struggling to recruit teachers.
Education Funding
White House Blocks $2 Billion for Education: See All the Affected Programs
We're tracking federal education funding that Trump's federal budget office has stalled.
How a District Stopped Relying on 'One-and-Done' Professional Development
As its population of English learners grew, a district invested in coaching and co-teaching.
Lessons Learned About Effective Professional Development for Principals
The best professional development for principals has a lot in common with the best PD for teachers.
When Should Schools Make Time for PD? What Educators—and Families—Think
Educators see in-service and early-release days as practical times for PD. Families don't always agree.
A Federal Fund for Professional Development Is Clouded by Uncertainty
President Trump has repeatedly proposed axing the feds' biggest investment in professional development.
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Artificial Intelligence
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How AI Complicates Student Well-Being. What Schools Should Know
Many kids cannot tell the difference between an AI-driven chatbot and genuine human understanding.
Mathematics
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The Algebra Hurdle: One School's Strategy to Help Students Clear It
An EdWeek video describes an Indiana school's use of tutoring and courses with different levels of rigor to help students.
Student Well-Being & Movement
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Female Athletes' Physical and Mental Struggle to Recover From Torn ACLs
For many female athletes who tear their anterior cruciate ligaments, the arduous hours spent recovering through physical therapy are only part of the battle.
Artificial Intelligence
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AI + Math Learning. How to Solve a New Problem
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics makes the argument that teachers, principals, and district leaders must “stay up to date on current AI trends” to prepare students for the future.
Artificial Intelligence
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Reading Is Hard to Teach. Can AI Help?
Artificial intelligence might be able to drive cars, treat diseases, and train your front door to recognize your face. But can it help kids learn how to read?
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