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Teaching
Educators on the Six-Seven Trend: 'Embrace the Chaos'
The viral trend has teachers dressing up as six and seven, and using it as a tool to teach.
English Learners
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Supporting English Learners?
Test your knowledge of how well schools and teachers are supporting English learners.
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.
Teaching
Opinion
Students Aren't Being Indoctrinated. The Real Problem Is Mistrust of Teachers
Teachers are avoiding important, complex topics because they fear backlash.
Teaching Profession
Teaching During Menopause? You May Want to Hear This News
The FDA will remove warning labels on HRT, a treatment for menopause. Here's why it matters.
Special Education
What the Research Says
Schools Have the Special Educators—But Keep Losing Them to General Ed.
A study across seven states finds ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog for students with disabilities need more targeted support.
Curriculum
NYC Teens Could Soon Bank at School as Part of a New Initiative
The effort in America's largest school district is part of a growing push for K-12 finance education.
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- Teaching Six Seven! The 2025 Dictionary.com Word of the Year Causes School ChaosAs the new trend spreads, teachers are left to wonder—should they stop it or embrace it?English Learners How One District Approaches the 'Science of Reading' With English LearnersLeaders shared three guiding principles in a recent Education Week virtual event.Teaching What’s the Secret to Managing Today’s Classrooms? Teachers Weigh InClassroom management continues to top teachers' concerns. They weigh in on what helps make it work.Assessment Opinion Principals Often Misuse Student Achievement Data. Here’s How to Get It RightEight recommendations for digging into standardized-test data responsibly.English Learners Opinion Teaching English Learners Is Complex. Here Are Some Tested StrategiesTeachers can start by shifting how we think about language development.Reading & Literacy Novels vs. Excerpts: What to Know About a Big Reading DebateHere are three core things to keep in mind about new evidence on the texts used in reading classes.
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- Curriculum 84% of Teens Distrust the News. Why That Matters for SchoolsTeenagers' distrust of the media could have disastrous consequences, new report says.Special Education A Small Change in Special Ed. Rules Could Affect Equity, Accountability, Advocates WarnThe paperwork change could make it harder to track equity in special education, advocates said.Teaching What the Research Says Teachers Value 'Patriotic' Education More Than Most AmericansNearly two thirds of teachers favor presenting America as "fundamentally good."Assessment Opinion We Urgently Need Grading Reform. These 3 Things Stand in the WayHere’s what fuels the pushback against standards-based grading—and how to overcome it.Teacher Preparation Ed. Dept. Cuts Grants That Were Helping College Students Become TeachersTen universities collectively lost more than $20 million for efforts to diversify the teacher workforce.Reading & Literacy A Popular Method for Teaching Phonemic Awareness Doesn't Boost ReadingIn a new study, a highly used program didn't lead to improvements in students' word-reading abilities.
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Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Innovative Ways to Support Teaching & Learning
This Spotlight focuses on supporting teachers and learners navigating key issues in today's ever more complex learning environment.
Recruitment & Retention
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Quiz Yourself: How Well Do You Know Today’s K-12 Hiring Landscape?
Assess your knowledge of the key factors driving K-12 hiring today.