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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.
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.
Teaching
Opinion
Are Students Really Learning? How to Check for Understanding
One of the best methods is to make student thinking visible.
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.
Teaching Profession
Letter to the Editor
Let’s Hear From More Teachers
A retired educator praises a teacher's opinion essay.
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.
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?
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College & Workforce Readiness Teens Are Using AI to Research Colleges. Is That a Good Thing?A new survey examines the growth of students using the technology to research postsecondary options.
Teaching From Our Research Center Are Schools Assigning Less Homework? A New Survey Offers AnswersThe EdWeek Research Center looked at whether schools are giving more or fewer out-of-school assignments, and why.
Special Education Investigation Finds 'Shocking Overuse' of Seclusion and Restraint in This DistrictRestraint and seclusion should not be used in routine school discipline, the Justice Department says.
Reading & Literacy Video Why One School Is Leading the Return to CursiveGeorgia has joined 20-plus states returning cursive handwriting to elementary school classrooms.
Reading & Literacy Few Books Are Tailored for Older Struggling Readers: 'It's an Absolute Wasteland'Teachers and researchers identify three barriers to finding reading materials that meet these students' needs—and how to overcome them.
Special Education New ADHD Research Challenges Former Assumptions. Why It MattersNew research may hold important insights for educators aiming to better engage students with ADHD.
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Early Childhood Kids Are Entering Preschool More Comfortable With Screens Than Books. What Now?Screen time is rising among the youngest students. Experts explain its effect on literacy skills.
Teaching Opinion The World Seems Intent on Stripping Teaching of Its Sacredness. Don't Let ItChristopher Emdin explains how to make school feel like a sanctuary in troubled times.
Curriculum Opinion Kim Kardashian Says the Moon Landing Was Fake. There's a Lesson Here for SchoolsTeachers can use popular conspiracies to help students scrutinize what they see online.
Social Studies Opinion How Two Educators Are Teaching History Right NowThe "fire hose" of current events provides an opportunity for classroom discussion.
Teaching Profession Measles Cases Are Rising. How Educators Can Protect ThemselvesAs some common childhood illnesses make a comeback in schools, here's what educators need to know.
Mathematics More States Are Calling for Math Reform. Will It Improve Student Outcomes?National math scores are sitting at historic lows. But experts disagree on how to raise achievement.
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Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating a Positive Math Culture
This Spotlight explores instructional practices that help build students’ math skills, confidence, and willingness to tackle hard problems.
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