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Special Education
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RFK Jr. Is the Last Person Who Should Be in Charge of Special Education
Here’s why President Trump’s recent announcement sent a chill down the spines of autistic individuals like me.
School & District Management
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You Shouldn’t Have to Sacrifice Your Health to Be a Good School Leader
Far too many principals suffer from trying to carry a crushing responsibility alone. I was one of them.
Teaching
Opinion
Enough Already With the New Initiatives. Give Teachers a Break
School leaders should not only ask if new approaches will aid learning but what teachers can stop doing to make room for the new task.
Federal
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Here’s What the K-12 Field Thinks of the Trump Ed. Department
Educators discuss what the current administration’s changes to the U.S. Department of Education will mean for schools.
Student Well-Being
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After 57 Years in Education, Here’s How I’ve Learned to Build Community
Here are my favorite rituals for creating a positive classroom climate.
Classroom Technology
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Schools Don't Know How Well Cellphone Policies Are Working. You Can Help
We urgently need comprehensive research about cellphones in schools, writes Angela Duckworth.
Artificial Intelligence
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The One Thing This Student Will Never Ask AI to Do
K-12 teachers can help students use AI tools productively without limiting their intellectual growth. Here’s how.
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Social Studies
Opinion
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
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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School & District Management Opinion The Trump Administration Is Bullying Educators. We Can Fight BackAs just about every K-12 teacher or administrator knows, going along with a bully only encourages 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.
Equity & Diversity Opinion How Education Leaders Should Respond to the Anti-DEI CrowdDecades 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.
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.
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Teaching Profession Opinion Teach For America's Outgoing CEO Reflects on Her TenureHow changes to the education and political landscape have affected the organization since its founding 35 years ago.
English Learners Opinion Students Make Mistakes. How Teachers Correct Them MattersLessons learned from correcting language learners can be used across subject areas.
Teaching Opinion Educators Share Their Best Ideas for Unlocking Student LearningTeachers need to look beyond perceived biases and low expectations to help students succeed.
States Opinion How One State Improved Its NAEP ScoresLouisiana's state schools chief discusses the importance of reading and math instruction and "letting teachers teach."
Federal Opinion The U.S. Dept. of Ed. Has Been Cut in Half. We Have ThoughtsAbsent 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 CopeHow math teachers can work in solidarity for the sake of their students and themselves.
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School & District Management
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Quiz Yourself: When Are District and School Leaders Most Likely to Read Emails?
Wondering when district and school leaders are most likely to check their emails? Take our quick quiz and discover the ideal times to send your messages for better engagement.
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