Teaching & Learning
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Science
AP's Newest Computer Science Course Has Attracted More Diverse Students
In schools where the course is offered, more girls, Black students, and Latino students take an AP computer science exam, a new study finds.
Reading & Literacy
Letter to the Editor
Reading Comprehension Matters
Focusing on evidence-based teaching practices is critical when teaching students how to read, says this letter to the editor.
Assessment
What Should Teachers Do When Students—or Parents—Ask for a Better Grade?
Plenty of students, and even parents, ask teachers to change their grades. Here's how teachers react.
Reading & Literacy
More States Are Taking Aim at a Controversial Early Reading Method
Lawmakers in some states are trying to ban the "cueing" approach, which asks students to rely on pictures or context clues to identify words.
Teaching Profession
Teachers, This Newsletter Is for You
EdWeek's Teacher Update is an email you'll actually want to read.
Social Studies
Opinion
Patriotism Done Right: We Can't Lecture Teens Into Loving Our Country
Many teachers long to restore students’ trust in our institutions—but how we do so matters.
Assessment
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A Guide to Equitable Grading in Schools (DOWNLOADABLE)
See how traditional and equitable grading practices differ in this downloadable guide.
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College & Workforce Readiness Then & Now Why JD Vance’s Changing Rhetoric on Tariffs Matters for SchoolsIn a 2017 Education Week interview, Vance said education, not protectionism, is key to a strong American workforce.
Curriculum How to Teach Tariffs: 8 Resources and LessonsWondering how to broach tariffs with your students? Check out these resources and lesson plans we've gathered.
Social Studies What National Endowment for the Humanities Cuts Could Mean for Social Studies TeachersThe agency made grants for professional development and supported nationwide history education programs. Now these offerings may disappear.
Teaching Opinion Enough Already With the New Initiatives. Give Teachers a BreakSchool leaders should not only ask if new approaches will aid learning but what teachers can stop doing to make room for the new task.
Teaching Profession Movement Breaks Aren’t Just for Kids—Teachers Need Them TooTeachers who integrate movement into their daily routines can enhance their well-being and effectiveness.
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.
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Mathematics
Webinar
How to Build Students’ Confidence in Math
Learn practical tips to build confident mathematicians in our webinar.
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Assessment Interactive How Teachers Approach Grading, in ChartsTeachers weigh multiple factors, including subjective perceptions, when selecting grades, beyond just assignments and test scores.
Assessment Download A Strengths-Based Guide to Assessing Student Progress (DOWNLOADABLE)Help students succeed with clearer, fairer rubrics that simplify grading and improve assessment consistency.
Assessment Why Some Schools Are Ditching Class Rank and Weighted GPAsEducators wonder whether it is time to revisit class rank and weighted GPAs.
Assessment Grading for Equity: Inside One District’s Big Policy ShiftDistricts have been shifting grading to strictly assess student learning without add-ons such as extra credit.
Assessment What Are Grades Really For? What Research Says About 4 Common AnswersDiffering opinions about the purpose of grades are at the heart of the grading debate.
Curriculum Teaching Personal Finance to Teens in the Age of Online GamblingTeenagers have more spending power than ever before. States are pushing schools to teach them how to be responsible with their spending.
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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Spring ISD struggled with scattered school-to-home communication tools, making it hard for parents to stay informed. In 2023, they turned...
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