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Federal
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The U.S. Dept. of Ed. Has Been Cut in Half. We Have Thoughts
Absent clear explanation and deft management, the push to downsize the department invites confusion and risks political blowback.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Does Teaching Feel Chaotic Right Now? How to Cope
How math teachers can work in solidarity for the sake of their students and themselves.
School & District Management
Opinion
The Trump Administration Is Bullying Educators. We Can Fight Back
As just about every K-12 teacher or administrator knows, going along with a bully only encourages them.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
How Education Leaders Should Respond to the Anti-DEI Crowd
Decades of essential equity-based work is under threat in our schools today, warns Joshua P. Starr.
States
Opinion
Trump Wants to Send Education 'Back to the States.' Are States Even Ready?
The federal government has often led the way in reform, and only some states have shown the capacity to take over.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
If Literacy Is a Priority, Why Do We Cling to the Wrong Practices?
There have been two huge developments this year related to how we teach reading.
Federal
Opinion
Federal Ed. Research Has Been Slashed. Here’s What We All Lose
The long-term costs to our students far outstrip any short-term taxpayer savings from the Trump cuts.
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Social Studies
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Why We Need Black History Education: A Collection
This year’s special Education Week Opinion project offers perspectives and guidance from educators for improving Black history education.
School & District Management
Opinion
'I Used to Think School Systems Were Broken': Educators Reflect
Changing your mind or evolving your thinking is not easy. Hear how these education leaders did just that.
Leadership
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The Principal Is In: Advice for Principals
In a biweekly Education Week column, experienced principals and other school leadership experts offer advice for their peers.
Student Well-Being
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How to Support Your Students Following a Traumatic News Day
Educators and researchers share their advice and reflections on how to respond to tragic events at home and abroad.
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School & District Management Opinion You Shouldn’t Have to Sacrifice Your Health to Be a Good School LeaderFar too many principals suffer from trying to carry a crushing responsibility alone. I was one of them.
Social Studies Opinion How to Empower Students Right Now, According to a TeacherWith social and political unrest, teachers must draw from the past to help students understand the world today.
Law & Courts Opinion Can States Bar Religious Charter Schools? The Supreme Court Will Soon DecideRecent U.S. Supreme Court decisions suggest that bans on faith-based charter schools may violate the Free Exercise Clause.
English Learners Opinion English Learners May Feel Under Attack. Teachers Can Help Ease Their FearIn a hostile political climate, teachers can best help their students by maintaining familiar routines.
Teaching Opinion How Teachers Can Judge the Credibility of ResearchAs a teacher, your time is limited. Don't waste it on programs that only serve the interest of the companies selling them.
Equity & Diversity Opinion ‘Diversity’ Isn’t a Dirty Word: Why Politicians Are Scapegoating DEIThe language may be new, but we’ve seen these same tactics used to attack racial equality for decades.
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Policy & Politics Opinion I Fought for Public Education. What I Learned From Its DetractorsWithout community buy-in, education reforms can weaken support for public schools.
Assessment Letter to the Editor NAEP Is a School Accountability EssentialThe Trump administration must preserve the exams.
Federal Letter to the Editor The Feds Should Take More Responsibility for EducationA letter to the editor disagrees with former Gov. Jeb Bush's recent opinion essay.
School & District Management Opinion I Wear a Suit to School Every Day. Here's WhyYou can suit up, dress down, or mix it up—but remember that what you wear sends a powerful message.
Student Well-Being Opinion An NFL Franchise Is Tackling Chronic Student Absenteeism. Here's HowAthletes understand why showing up every day to work matters. Can they persuade students?
Federal Opinion The Wrong People Are Driving Our Education PolicySchool choice advocates don’t understand the full ramifications of draining public resources to benefit private institutions.
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Spotlight on Neurodiversity in K12: Supporting Every Learner's Success
This Spotlight will help you explore effective strategies for supporting neurodiverse students, fostering inclusive environments, and more.
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