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Mathematics Opinion 3 Big Changes My School Is Making to Boost Math Achievement
It’s time for math educators to look inward to keep what's working and fix what's not.
Mark Miller
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Teacher Preparation Education Groups Push $2.5 Billion Plan to Rebuild Teacher Preparation
Teachers' colleges lead push to 'rebuild' after years of disruption and falling enrollment.
Sarah D. Sparks
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Teaching Opinion Are Students Really Learning? How to Check for Understanding
One of the best methods is to make student thinking visible.
Larry Ferlazzo
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Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Reading Instruction Must Use Whole Books
Reading passages serve a purpose but don't compare to reading the whole book, says this letter.
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Teaching Profession Letter to the Editor Let’s Hear From More Teachers
A retired educator praises a teacher's opinion essay.
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Special Education Letter to the Editor AI Isn’t the Real Threat to Special Education
Educators must leverage the tool to improve the field, writes an advocate.
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Mathematics As States Eye Math Reform, How Prescriptive Should They Be?
Illinois is among the states aiming to revamp math, but a question remains: How hard should it push?
Sarah Schwartz
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Students at an elementary school make their way to the cafeteria past reminders of the education and subjects they are receiving on March 8, 2024, in Chicago.
Students at a Chicago elementary school make their way to the cafeteria past logos showing the core subjects they study on March 8, 2024. The state of Illinois has launched an effort to offer school districts guidance on effective strategies in math.
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  • A 1st grader stands in front of the TV screen that streamed a Q&A from the International Space Station students and NASA astronaut Chris Williams.
    Owen, a 1st grader at Trumbauersville Elementary School in Quakertown, Pa., stands in front of the TV screen that streamed a Q&A from the International Space Station between Pennsylvania elementary students and NASA astronaut Chris Williams on Feb. 5, 2026. Experts say these kinds of real-world STEM experiences can spark students' interest in the field.
    Photo courtesy of Trumbauersville Elementary School
    Science Talking to Astronauts, and Other Ways to Get Kids Excited About STEM
    Educators need to look beyond standard curricula to expose students to real-world STEM experiences.
    Elizabeth Heubeck, February 12, 2026
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    Chase Christensen, superintendent of Sheridan County School District #3 in Wyoming, teamed up with other district leaders in the state to get rid of a barrier to work-based learning. Students can now meet an English course requirement while completing an internship. He presented on the strategy at a conference hosted by AASA, the School Superintendents Association, on Feb. 12, 2026.
    Chase Christensen, superintendent of Sheridan County School District #3, presents a panel at the National Conference of Education in Nashville, on Feb. 12, 2026.
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    College & Workforce Readiness In These Districts, Students Get an English Credit for On-the-Job Internships
    Districts must get creative about addressing barriers to student internships, leaders said.
    Evie Blad, February 12, 2026
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    Students look at books during a book fair at Schaumburg Elementary, part of the ReNEW charter network, in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms.
    Students look at books during a book fair at Schaumburg Elementary, part of the ReNEW charter network, in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms.
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    Reading & Literacy Congress Wants to Know What Makes the 'Science of Reading' Work
    Experts noted states' careful implementation—and the key role of federal investment in reading research.
    Sarah Schwartz, February 10, 2026
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    Adaora Umeh and daughter Weluchu Umeh, a sophomore, learn about a digitized cadaver used by dental students including, Makaylen Martinez, center left, and Katie Pham, right, during an open house at Garland ISD s Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 , in Garland.
    Adaora Umeh and daughter Weluchu Umeh, a sophomore, learn about a digitized cadaver used by dental students Makaylen Martinez, center left, and Katie Pham, right, during an open house at a Garland ISD career and technical education center on Feb. 9, 2026, in Garland, Texas. Districts around the country are partnering with colleges and local employers to offer students more learning opportunities connected to future careers.
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    College & Workforce Readiness Schools Must Prepare for Jobs of the Future, Superintendents Say
    How to set up students for success in local workforces is top of mind among superintendents.
    Evie Blad, February 10, 2026
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    Photo collage illustration of science activities such as tinkering with electronics and tower building.
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    Science Opinion 6 Practical Tips for Planning a Family STEM Night at Your School
    Informal science events are a great way to engage students (and parents). Here’s where to start.
    Stefanie Macaluso, February 10, 2026
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    English teacher Tadd Scott plays the drum as teachers and SFUSD staff join a city-wide protest to demand a fair contract while at Mission High School , Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in San Francisco.
    English teacher Tadd Scott plays the drum as teachers and SFUSD staff join a city-wide protest to demand a fair contract while at Mission High School in San Francisco on Feb. 9, 2026.
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    Teaching Profession San Francisco Teachers Strike Over Wages and Health Benefits
    About 6,000 teachers in San Francisco went on strike, the city's first such walkout in nearly 50 years.
    The Associated Press, February 10, 2026
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