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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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- Reading & Literacy Opinion How Should Teachers Deal With Problematic Language in Literature?Offensive prose does show up in books. Ignoring it doesn't help students.Teaching Opinion 6 Words of Wisdom From Teachers for TeachersTeachers dish on what makes them better at their jobs.Teaching Profession Letter to the Editor How Teachers Can Take Care of ThemselvesA retired teacher shares recommendations on setting healthy work-life boundaries.Teaching Profession Letter to the Editor Images Should Reflect Real-Life DemographicsA reader pushes back on the illustration used with an Education Week Opinion essay.Mathematics Opinion Want Students to Gain Math Confidence? Celebrate Their MistakesA veteran educator shares six ways student errors can reshape how math is taught and experienced.Special Education Teachers Are Using AI to Help Write IEPs. Advocates Have ConcernsExperts call for guardrails around the ethical, legal, and instructional concerns.
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Learn how districts are strengthening MTSS to accelerate literacy growth and help every student reach grade-level reading success.
College & Workforce Readiness
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How High Schools Can Prepare Students for College and Career
Explore how schools are reimagining high school with hands-on learning that prepares students for both college and career success.
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- Reading & Literacy Explainer What Is a Basal Reader, And Why Are They Controversial?From the Civil War to the new millennium, one reading tool has held a secure spot in American classrooms.English Learners Why Bilingual Hispanic Teachers Make a Big Difference for English LearnersA new study found benefits from hiring teachers of color with language certifications.Teaching Profession For Teachers, Work-Life Boundaries Are Harder to Keep Than EverNew surveys find teachers have less flexibility, more intrusive jobs than peers in other jobs.Teaching Opinion Practical Tips for Creating a Safe and Supportive Space for StudentsStudent learning, engagement, and behavior are all affected by stress. Learn to recognize the signs.Special Education Does Extended Time on Tests Actually Help Students With ADHD?Most students with ADHD receive extended time. Experts say better alternatives exist.Reading & Literacy Are Books Really Disappearing From American Classrooms?Measuring whether "whole texts" are vanishing in favor of excerpts isn't clear cut.
Artificial Intelligence
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Spotlight on AI in Education: Save Time, Scale Programs, and Prioritize The Human Connection
This Spotlight will explore how AI is helping ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog save time, scale programs, and refocus on what matters most—students.
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This report provides sensible answers and concrete solutions to help ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog make evidence-based decisions to improve campus security.
School & District Management
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Quiz Yourself: Can You Decode the Latest K-12 Buzzwords and Acronyms?
Education-speak evolves daily—can you translate the latest K-12 terms and trends?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on MTSS in Practice: From Life Skills to Learning Strategies
This Spotlight focuses on MTSS, providing a framework to support both students and ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog across a range of needs and settings.