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College & Workforce Readiness
From Our Research Center
CTE Is on the Rise. Here’s What Educators Say Would Make Programs Stronger
Most educators say the quality of their CTE offerings is good, but see room for improvement.
Reading & Literacy
Video
How Reading Instruction Evolved in 2025, and What’s Ahead
Throughout 2025, Education Week has covered how states and districts are continuing to incorporate new instructional methods and materials.
English Learners
Opinion
10 Ways to Support Instruction for English Learners
Graphic organizers, anchor charts, questions to ask yourself, and more can simplify instruction.
Teacher Preparation
A Local Campaign Saved This Teacher Residency After the Ed. Dept. Pulled Funding
Local donations protected teachers left hanging after the program lost a grant.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
For Teachers With the Novel-Writing ‘Bug,’ Authors Have Advice
How do I start to write a novel? How do I get it published? Look here for those answers and more.
Teaching
The World's Oldest Known Twinkie Turns 50 at a Maine High School
How a classroom experiment turned into a half-century study.
Assessment
Grade Grubbing—Who's Asking and How Teachers Feel About It
Teachers are being asked to change student grades, but the requests aren't always coming from parents.
Early Childhood Play-Based Learning Yields More Joy, Higher Scores at This Elementary SchoolTeachers who have incorporated guided play into their lessons say they've seen students thrive.
Teaching Profession 'Constant Juggling': Teachers Share the Job Stressors That Keep Them Up at NightMost educators point to the intense workload that doesn't stop after the school day ends.
Teaching This Teacher Created a 'Six-Seven' Christmas Song That Delighted His StudentsMusic teacher shares lessons learned about how to use song lyrics to engage students in any subject.
Special Education 50 Years of IDEA: 4 Things to Know About the Landmark Special Education LawThe nation's primary special education law details schools' obligations to students with disabilities.
College & Workforce Readiness Six Ways High Schools Are Connecting Classrooms to CareersTwo educators share tips on how to create meaningful real-world learning experiences for teenagers.
English Learners Thousands More English Learners Will Soon Be Taking a Popular Language ExamNew York to end its traditional language-proficency exam in favor of a digital test.
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Reading & Literacy
Webinar
Supporting Older Struggling Readers: Tips From Research and Practice
Reading problems are widespread among adolescent learners. Find out how to help students with gaps in foundational reading skills.
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Discover three working memory workarounds to help your students improve reading comprehension and empower them on their reading journey.
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Teaching Profession Opinion After 30 Years as a Teacher, He Became an Interviewer on YouTube. Here's WhyHe’s interviewed Nobel laureates, National Book Award winners, and influential education thinkers.
English Learners Q&A How One District's Dual-Language Program Helped to Desegregate SchoolsA study about dual-language programs shows how they can increase equity and accessibility for all students.
Teaching Profession When Teachers Become Parents, They Gain a New Perspective of the JobWhile parenthood can present challenges, it also offers opportunities for educators.
English Learners How a Podcast Gives Newcomer Students a Platform, and a Path to BelongingSix immigrant teenagers share their experiences of adjusting to life in a U.S. high school.
Special Education Video How This District Teaches Bilingual Students With DyslexiaStudents with dyslexia receive instruction in Spanish or English, depending on their dominant spoken language.
Teaching Does Homework Further Learning? Educators Weigh InMost said homework isn't effective or beneficial for students.
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Test your knowledge and explore what sets high-impact math instruction apart from traditional methods.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
From Decoding to Growth: Every Student’s Journey Forward
This Spotlight highlights what students need to become confident and capable readers, starting with a strong foundation in decoding.
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This report provides sensible answers and concrete solutions to help educators make evidence-based decisions to improve campus security.
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This white paper outlines how a multimodal transportation strategy can help to ensure equitable access to CTE programs, allowing every st...