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Professional Development Opinion How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative Learning
School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. That can be changed.
5 min read
Federal Opinion Can School Reform Be Bipartisan Again?
In a world dominated by social media, is there room for a more serious education debate?
8 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion 'Am I Doing Enough?': Chicago Teachers Share Their Heartache Over ICE Raids
Teachers in Latino areas describe the trauma and economic disruption federal raids are causing.
8 min read
School Climate & Safety Opinion Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn’t Be Test Sites for AI ‘Security’
A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Consider it a warning.
J.B. Branch
4 min read
Crowd of people with a mosaic digitized effect being surveilled by AI systems.
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School & District Management Opinion I Was a Turnaround Principal. Here’s How You Change School Culture
There are three questions that school leaders should ask themselves every day.
Demetria L. Haddock
5 min read
Collaged illustration of the 3 pillars of reviving school culture. 1. Build bridges with parents, not barriers. 2. Lead teachers with trust and renewal. 3. Inspire student voice, agency, and ownership.
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School Climate & Safety Opinion Behavioral Threat Assessment: A Guide for Educators and Leaders (Downloadable)
Two specialists explain the best course to prevent school violence.
Jillian Haring & Jameson Ritter
1 min read
Shadow on the wall of girl wearing backpack walking to school
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Reading & Literacy Opinion Students Need Anchors When They Read. How to Make Them Stick
I’ve taught English in China and Chinese in America. Here’s what it taught me about literacy.
Haiyan Fan
6 min read
Paper airplane tied to an anchor.
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Social Studies Opinion Why We Need Black History Education: A Collection
This year’s special Education Week Opinion project offers perspectives and guidance from ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog for improving Black history education.
A hidden library of knowledge behind the curtain of a classroom.
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School & District Management Opinion 'I Used to Think School Systems Were Broken': Educators Reflect
Changing your mind or evolving your thinking is not easy. Hear how these education leaders did just that.
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Used to Think
Hear how these Harvard education graduate students evolved their thinking around both their practice and work as systems leaders.
Leadership Opinion The Principal Is In: Advice for Principals
In a biweekly Education Week column, experienced principals and other school leadership experts offer advice for their peers.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion How to Support Your Students Following a Traumatic News Day
Educators and researchers share their advice and reflections on how to respond to tragic events at home and abroad.
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