Q&A

These Q&As feature some of the field's most prominent education scholars, leaders, and practitioners talking about important education issues
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School & District Management Q&A What Surprised This Superintendent the Most in His First Year on the Job
Warren Morgan had an extensive resumé in education, but the experience couldn't fully prepare him to lead a district.
Caitlynn Peetz, November 13, 2024
8 min read
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks during a briefing at the Department of Education building in Washington on July 8, 2020.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks during a briefing at the Department of Education building in Washington on July 8, 2020.
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Federal Q&A Betsy DeVos' Advice for Trump's Next Education Secretary
DeVos is eager to see a second Trump administration finish what she helped start on school choice and rolling back the federal K-12 role.
Alyson Klein, November 7, 2024
6 min read
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Artificial Intelligence Q&A What Happens When an AI Assistant Helps the Tutor, Instead of the Student
A randomized controlled trial from Stanford University examines the efficacy of an AI-powered tutoring assistant.
Lauraine Langreo, October 31, 2024
4 min read
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English Learners Q&A A Teacher Makes the Case for Using AI With English Learners
Sarah Said teaches her high school English learners how to responsibly use AI tools for language learning.
Ileana Najarro, October 30, 2024
4 min read
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School Climate & Safety Opinion Restorative Justice, the Classroom, and Policy: Can We Resolve the Tension?
Student discipline is one area where school culture and the rules don't always line up.
Rick Hess, October 29, 2024
8 min read
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Reading & Literacy Q&A What Is Disciplinary Literacy?
Tim Shanahan's research helped crystallize the idea of "discipline specific literacy." How has it evolved?
Stephen Sawchuk, October 28, 2024
10 min read
Jeffrey Neill, director of college counseling at Graded - The American School of São Paulo in Brazil, presents on how to use AI tools in his work at the College Board’s annual forum in Austin, Texas on Oct. 21, 2024.
Jeffrey Neill, director of college counseling at Graded: The American School of São Paulo in Brazil, presents on how to use AI tools in his work at the College Board’s annual forum in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 21, 2024.
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Artificial Intelligence Q&A This Counselor Used AI to Help Students Apply to College. Here's How
Jeffrey Neill shares his tips on when it makes sense to use AI in the college application process.
Ileana Najarro, October 23, 2024
6 min read
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Student Well-Being Opinion Can Athletic Coaches Help Students Learn More in the Classroom?
School sports can provide an opportunity for mentorship.
Rick Hess, October 22, 2024
8 min read
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Artificial Intelligence Q&A Meet Sassy, the AI Chatbot Helping Students Find Their Dream Jobs
The chatbot was created as part of Oregon's investment in expanding career-oriented education programs.
Lauraine Langreo, October 21, 2024
4 min read
Ryan Walters, then-Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Superintendent, speaks at a rally, Nov. 1, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Ryan Walters speaks at a rally on Nov. 1, 2022, in Oklahoma City as a candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. He won the race and has built a national profile for governing in the MAGA mold.
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Federal Q&A Oklahoma State Chief Ryan Walters: 'Trump's Won the Argument on Education'
The state schools chief's name comes up as Republicans discuss who could become education secretary in a second Trump administration.
Alyson Klein, October 18, 2024
8 min read
Education Week Math Mini-Course, Week 4, Word Problems, 2700 x 1806
Eglė Plytnikaitė for Education Week
Mathematics Q&A Word Problems Get a Bad Rap in Math Class. Here’s How to Get Them Right
Kevin Dykema, a math expert, shares strategies for teachers to help students tackle word problems.
Olina Banerji, October 15, 2024
5 min read
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Artificial Intelligence Q&A This District Is Building an AI Chatbot—But Not for the Students
A district leader from Arcadia Unified in California discusses how his district is leveraging AI.
Lauraine Langreo, October 14, 2024
5 min read
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Assessment Opinion Why Are Advanced Placement Scores Suddenly So High?
In 2024, nearly three-quarters of students passed the AP U.S. History exam, compared with less than half in 2022.
Rick Hess, October 8, 2024
10 min read
Education Week Math Mini-Course, Week 3, Fractions, 2700 x 1806
Eglė Plytnikaitė for Education Week
Mathematics Q&A Fractions Are Tough to Teach and to Learn. These Strategies Can Help
Here's how teachers can build students' conceptual understanding.
Olina Banerji, October 7, 2024
4 min read