Q&A
These Q&As feature some of the field's most prominent education scholars, leaders, and practitioners talking about important education issues
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.
Federal
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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.
Artificial Intelligence
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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.
English Learners
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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.
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.
Reading & Literacy
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What Is Disciplinary Literacy?
Tim Shanahan's research helped crystallize the idea of "discipline specific literacy." How has it evolved?
Artificial Intelligence
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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.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Can Athletic Coaches Help Students Learn More in the Classroom?
School sports can provide an opportunity for mentorship.
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.
Federal
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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.
Mathematics
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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.
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.
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.
Mathematics
Q&A
Fractions Are Tough to Teach and to Learn. These Strategies Can Help
Here's how teachers can build students' conceptual understanding.