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Special Education
Opinion
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.
Early Childhood
After Layoffs and Funding Problems, Head Start Leaders Fear What Comes Next
Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services affect employees who administer the preschool program for low-income children.
Curriculum
What Makes Curriculum 'High-Quality'?
Only 1 in 4 school and districts leaders say their administration has an official definition of "high-quality instructional materials."
College & Workforce Readiness
Q&A
How One Educator Is Tackling the Question, 'Why Do I Have to Learn This?'
Monica Goldson, a long-time educator, is working to link learning to real-world experiences with Junior Achievement.
Teaching
Opinion
Educators Share Their Best Ideas for Unlocking Student Learning
Teachers need to look beyond perceived biases and low expectations to help students succeed.
Assessment
What Might Happen to State Testing Under the Trump Administration?
It's not clear what states might do with more flexibility—but here are three concerns they'll need to wrestle with.
Reading & Literacy
What the Research Says
Want to Improve Early Reading Comprehension? Start With Sentence Structure
We speak differently than we write. For comprehension development, children need exposure to syntax common to both.
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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.
Teaching New and Experienced Teachers Can All Benefit From Mentors. How That LooksCoaching and mentoring can help novice and veteran teachers adapt to changing practice.
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.
English Learners Opinion English Learners May Feel Under Attack. Teachers Can Help Ease Their FearIn a hostile political climate, teachers can best help their students by maintaining familiar routines.
Teaching Opinion How Teachers Can Judge the Credibility of ResearchAs a teacher, your time is limited. Don't waste it on programs that only serve the interest of the companies selling them.
Reading & Literacy Reading Comprehension Teaching Has Improved—But Not Nearly EnoughA review paper of research from the past 50 years shows that many teachers still aren't deploying evidence-based methods.
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School & District Management
Live Online Discussion
A Seat at the Table: We Can’t Engage Students If They Aren’t Here: Strategies to Address the Absenteeism Conundrum
Absenteeism rates are growing fast. Join Peter DeWitt and experts to learn how to re-engage students & families.
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Teaching March Madness-Themed Lessons for Any ClassroomTeachers online share creative ways they've used March Madness to enhance their lessons.
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.
Special Education Why Trump's Move to Shift Special Ed. to HHS Is Rattling EducatorsCurrent and former staffers are wary of vague plans to move special education out of the Education Department.
Teaching Teachers Reveal Their Most Memorable April Fools' Day Pranks
Educators on social media share their best pranks and jokes.
Teaching Profession Teacher Burnout Is Real. What's to Blame—and How to Keep It at BayTeachers share their tips for avoiding burnout.
Teaching Schools Find New Ways to Celebrate Women’s History MonthMarch is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to remembering the trailblazers who gave all women the right to vote and honoring women's many contributions to U.S. education, science, technology, policy, and more.
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Neurodiversity in K12: Supporting Every Learner's Success
This Spotlight will help you explore effective strategies for supporting neurodiverse students, fostering inclusive environments, and more.
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