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Rick Hess' Project 2025 Gaslight
A school board member responds to Rick Hess' opinion essay on the Heritage Foundation's education proposal.
Curriculum
Letter to the Editor
Christian Nationalism vs. Spirituality in America’s Schools
A retired teacher responds to the Oklahoma state schools superintendent's guidance on teaching the Bible in public schools in the state.
Social Studies
Opinion
How Can Civics Education Safeguard Democracy?
The purpose of civics education must be about more than just getting students to vote.
Teaching
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9 Tips to Help You Survive Your First Year of Teaching (Downloadable)
The first year in the classroom can be a lot to handle. Here's some advice on how to make it work.
School & District Management
Opinion
When Teachers Burn Out, We Burn Out: A Principal’s Strategy for Staff Morale
By anticipating dips in teacher morale, we can plan timely interventions that keep positivity alive throughout the whole school year.
Special Education
Opinion
This Is My Reality as a Student With Dyslexia
A high schooler reflects on what teachers should know to make school better for students with learning differences.
Social Studies
Opinion
Yes, Religion Should Be Taught in School—But It Needs to Be Done Right
For nearly two decades, I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous impact that a deep and diverse study of religion has had on my students.
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Social Studies
Opinion
Celebrating Black History Education: A Collection
This year’s special Education Week Opinion project celebrating Black History Month focuses on what is going well in 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
Opinion
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
Opinion
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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Mathematics Opinion How Teachers Can Improve Their Math InstructionEducators know there’s always more to learn, for themselves and their students. These posts share ways to build on their teaching savvy.
Teaching Opinion Teaching Advice From Students and EducatorsEveryone is an expert when it comes to education since they've all been through it. Here's advice from those sitting in classrooms now.
School & District Management Opinion Simone Biles Has a Lot to Teach Women Education LeadersThe Olympic gold medalist’s honesty about her own mental health concerns is a meaningful reminder to educators.
Federal Opinion A Teacher in the White House: What Harris-Walz Could Mean for EducationIt’s no surprise that vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz is so good at explaining things: He's a former social studies teacher.
School Choice & Charters Opinion What Is the State of School Choice?A leading authority on school choice describes recent legislative trends and new research findings.
Federal Opinion How to Get Ahead of a Trump Education AgendaAn attorney at the Center for Law and Education proposes three K-12 ideas to recommit to the promise of public education.
Student Well-Being
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How to Improve the Mental Wellbeing of Teachers and Their Students: Results of the Third Annual Merrimack Teacher Survey
The results of the third annual Merrimack American Teacher Survey are in! Join this webinar and get an inside look into teacher and student well-being.
Curriculum
Webinar
Selecting Evidence-Based Programs for Schools and Districts: Mistakes to Avoid
Which programs really work? Confused by education research? Join our webinar to learn how to spot evidence-based programs and make data-driven decisions for your students.
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Teaching Opinion Don't Ignore Polarization in Classroom Election DiscussionsDown-ballot races, not just the presidential one, offer robust learning opportunities from math to maps.
Professional Development Opinion A Guide for Faculty Meetings That Couldn’t Have Been an EmailWhat educators recommend for turning staff meetings from time-wasters to truly meaningful.
Teaching Profession Opinion What Makes an Inspiring and Passionate Teacher?How one teacher inspired a young student to see himself as a reader, a learner, and a future educator.
School Climate & Safety Opinion My Teachers Were in ‘Survival Mode’ Over Student Behavior. We Had to ResetJust months into the school year, one principal took on a daunting challenge: transforming classroom cultures hobbled by misbehavior.
Recruitment & Retention Opinion Grow-Your-Own-Teacher Programs Could Use a RedesignAn advocate for future educators offers an alternative way to engage today’s students in teaching.
Classroom Technology Opinion What Teachers Need to Know About Classroom TechnologyCellphones and AI can be a blessing for teachers or a burr in their sides. Here's guidance on making the most of today's tools.
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Learn how to bridge research to practice with marginal instructional shifts teachers can apply immediately to enhance instruction for cul...
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Spotlight on Media Literacy
This Spotlight will provide you with strategies to spot AI manipulation, review how media literacy has evolved in schools, and more.
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Focus: Whether generative AI will increase or decrease students’ creative thinking tools.