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Reading & Literacy
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Boys Don't Love to Read. Could This Former Teacher Be on to Something?
Boys are falling behind in reading. Books with military-history themes may help reverse this trend.
English Learners
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Teacher Tips for Supporting English Learners
Students' stress over learning a new language in a new environment can affect their academic success. Proper support can ease that.
School & District Management
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How Education Leaders Can Engage With Teachers About Data
Data can help teachers and leaders understand which instructional moves to tackle now and which to use in the future.
School & District Management
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How Social-Emotional Learning Can Unify Your School Community: 7 Timely Tips
It’s a stressful political season. These SEL best practices can help school leaders weather the unpredictable transitions.
School & District Management
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Let Them Eat Books: A Modest Proposal to Fix American Education
We certainly can’t risk letting students read their textbooks. Who knows what questionable ideas they might find?
Classroom Technology
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Why School Cellphone Bans Are a Bad Idea
We cannot ignore the powerful relationship between students and their phones—and what they mean for equity in our most challenged schools.
Recruitment & Retention
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There’s a Stunning Oversight in CTE: Careers in Education
Teachers are a core part of our workforce—but you wouldn’t know it to look at CTE programs. School leaders must start growing their own.
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Social Studies
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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
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'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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Teaching Opinion What Helps Teachers Do Their Best Work, According to EducatorsWhen teachers are happier and more fulfilled, their students are, too.
Federal Opinion With Trump in Office, Schools Should Ask Themselves These QuestionsThe incoming administration could change many laws and rules that would affect public education. Larry Ferlazzo explains how to respond.
Policy & Politics Opinion Trump's Win Is a Wake-Up Call for Educators. Here's WhyFollowing the election, those in and around K-12 should reflect shared values and turn down the heat.
Federal Opinion A Reminder to America: We Still Agree on More Than We Don’tIn the wake of the election, the education sector has important work ahead to bridge our political differences.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion What to Know About AI Misinformation: A Primer for Teachers (Downloadable)It’s not difficult to educate students to be savvy about artificial intelligence. Two researchers offer simple steps.
Teaching Opinion 5 Small Classroom Changes for Big RewardsMost educators know that building relationships is crucial to student learning. Small actions by teachers can help foster them.
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Teaching Opinion Schools Are Often Blamed for Our Foundering Democracy. It’s Not That SimpleRegardless of who wins the election, teachers must help students see what it means to forge a collective path ahead. Here are three steps.
Teaching Opinion Post-Election Advice for the Classroom From a TeacherWhat educators can say to their students or families if they express concerns or anxiety about election-related classroom discussions.
Federal Opinion What's Really at Stake for Education in This Election?What a Harris or Trump presidential victory might mean for federal education policy, according to Rick Hess.
Teaching Opinion 3 Stories About How Teachers Turned Things Around With a StudentSome students struggle with learning how to function in a classroom. With patience and understanding, teachers can change that dynamic.
Student Well-Being Opinion 3 Things You Need to Know About AbsenteeismWe studied the data from more than 1.5 million students. Here’s are some overlooked insights to boost attendance.
Assessment Opinion 'Academic Rigor Is in Decline.' A College Professor Reflects on AP ScoresThe College Board’s new tack on AP scoring means fewer students are prepared for college.
Equity & Diversity
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Spotlight on Equity
This Spotlight will help you explore critical issues related to DEI, as well as strategies to address disparities in access and opportunity.
Professional Development
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Spotlight on Professional Development
This Spotlight will help you explore innovative approaches to PD that prioritize teacher needs and foster meaningful learning experiences.
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