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
Download
A Guide to Equitable Grading in Schools (DOWNLOADABLE)
See how traditional and equitable grading practices differ in this downloadable guide.
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Salem, Oregon
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United Arab Emirates (AE)
Superintendent of Schools - Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Biology Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Nantucket, MA, US
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.
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There’s no time to waste when it comes to literacy. Getting intervention right is critical. Learn best practices, tangible examples, and tools proven to improve reading outcomes.
Mathematics
Webinar
How to Build Students’ Confidence in Math
Learn practical tips to build confident mathematicians in our webinar.
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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.
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.
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As tutoring gains traction in schools, district leaders face critical questions: where to find tutors and how to support them. Education experts share best practices for building effective, sustainable tutoring programs. The abridged article below is the first in an ongoing series focused on real-world challenges and solutions for implementing successful tutoring programs on a large scale.
School & District Management
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Marketing To District and School Leaders at Conferences and Trade Shows?
Think you know what catches a K-12 leader’s eye at conferences? Take this quiz and test your marketing savvy.
Student Well-Being
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Student Mental Health & Well-Being?
Answer 7 questions about the state of student mental health & well-being.
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