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Education Week opinion letters submissions
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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.
April 15, 2025
1 min read
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Artificial Intelligence From Our Research Center Can AI Improve Math Class? Teachers Aren’t Sure
A new survey shows how math teachers think AI tools will transform how they teach and students learn in the next five years.
Arianna Prothero, April 14, 2025
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Jorm Sangsorn
Student Well-Being Opinion After 57 Years in Education, Here’s How I’ve Learned to Build Community
Here are my favorite rituals for creating a positive classroom climate.
Roberta Benjamin-Edwards, April 10, 2025
4 min read
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Teaching Opinion Enough Already With the New Initiatives. Give Teachers a Break
School leaders should not only ask if new approaches will aid learning but what teachers can stop doing to make room for the new task.
Larry Ferlazzo, April 9, 2025
11 min read
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English Learners Opinion Students Make Mistakes. How Teachers Correct Them Matters
Lessons learned from correcting language learners can be used across subject areas.
Larry Ferlazzo, April 8, 2025
10 min read
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Teaching Opinion Educators Share Their Best Ideas for Unlocking Student Learning
Teachers need to look beyond perceived biases and low expectations to help students succeed.
Larry Ferlazzo, April 4, 2025
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Student Well-Being Video How Urban Schools Bring Lessons to Life Through Gardening
School gardens can connect classroom lessons with the wider world while offering lifelong learnings for students.
Sam Mallon, April 3, 2025
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Student Well-Being Interactive Tips for Turning a School Garden Into a Rich Learning Opportunity
School gardens boost learning by blending academics with hands-on skills like SEL, finance, and community involvement.
Gina Tomko, April 3, 2025
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Reading & Literacy What the Research Says Want to Improve Early Reading Comprehension? Start With Sentence Structure
We speak differently than we write. For comprehension development, children need exposure to syntax common to both.
Sarah D. Sparks, April 2, 2025
2 min read
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Teaching March Madness-Themed Lessons for Any Classroom
Teachers online share creative ways they've used March Madness to enhance their lessons.
Marina Whiteleather, April 1, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence Q&A Making the Case to Students That Math Is Important, Even When AI Does It All
An AI researcher and former teacher shares insights on how new technologies will affect math instruction and learning.
Arianna Prothero, March 31, 2025
4 min read