/teaching-research Teaching Research en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:03:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-action-research-in-action/2026/03 Educators share how they are using their own data and self-reflection to support their students. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:03:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-action-research-in-action/2026/03 /leadership/the-case-for-reading-tutoring-before-3rd-grade-not-after/2026/02 New research suggests virtual tutoring can boost literacy learning before kids begin to struggle. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:39:45 GMT /leadership/the-case-for-reading-tutoring-before-3rd-grade-not-after/2026/02 /teaching-learning/few-books-are-tailored-for-older-struggling-readers-its-an-absolute-wasteland/2026/02 Teachers and researchers identify three barriers to finding reading materials that meet these students' needs—and how to overcome them. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:18:42 GMT /teaching-learning/few-books-are-tailored-for-older-struggling-readers-its-an-absolute-wasteland/2026/02 /teaching-learning/what-new-research-reveals-about-grouping-english-learners-together/2026/01 New research cautions districts from defaulting to grouping all English learners together. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:12:53 GMT /teaching-learning/what-new-research-reveals-about-grouping-english-learners-together/2026/01 /teaching-learning/4-research-backed-tips-for-mastering-math-facts/2026/01 A new review of research offers evidence-based recommendations for classroom practice. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:39:17 GMT /teaching-learning/4-research-backed-tips-for-mastering-math-facts/2026/01 /teaching-learning/debates-over-math-teaching-are-heating-up-they-could-affect-classrooms/2026/01 A controversial new movement promoting the "science of math" has come into the math establishment's crosshairs. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:17:11 GMT /teaching-learning/debates-over-math-teaching-are-heating-up-they-could-affect-classrooms/2026/01 /teaching-learning/how-the-vocabulary-math-teachers-use-affects-student-learning/2026/01 A new study draws a link between teachers' use of a discrete instructional practice and student performance. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:35:43 GMT /teaching-learning/how-the-vocabulary-math-teachers-use-affects-student-learning/2026/01 /video-how-reading-instruction-evolved-in-2025-and-whats-ahead/2025/12 Throughout 2025, Education Week has covered how states and districts are continuing to incorporate new instructional methods and materials. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:04:02 GMT /video-how-reading-instruction-evolved-in-2025-and-whats-ahead/2025/12 /teaching-learning/how-to-build-a-reading-block-two-teachers-share-their-approaches/2025/12 Studies don't prescribe how best to knit together components of reading—leaving it up to teachers to devise. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:22:25 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-build-a-reading-block-two-teachers-share-their-approaches/2025/12 /teaching-learning/a-popular-method-for-teaching-phonemic-awareness-doesnt-boost-reading/2025/11 In a new study, a highly used program didn't lead to improvements in students' word-reading abilities. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:09:27 GMT /teaching-learning/a-popular-method-for-teaching-phonemic-awareness-doesnt-boost-reading/2025/11 /teaching-learning/these-teachers-have-their-students-read-multiple-novels-a-year-how-they-do-it/2025/10 Making time for reading, checking for understanding, and presenting works in context are top priorities. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:58:48 GMT /teaching-learning/these-teachers-have-their-students-read-multiple-novels-a-year-how-they-do-it/2025/10 /teaching-learning/what-makes-an-effective-reading-intervention-one-researchers-5-criteria/2025/10 Studies highlight targeting specific skills and offering opportunities for practice, among others. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:14:02 GMT /teaching-learning/what-makes-an-effective-reading-intervention-one-researchers-5-criteria/2025/10 /teaching-learning/why-teaching-spelling-can-boost-students-reading-skills/2025/10 New evidence suggests some types of spelling instruction offer bigger payoffs for reading than others. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:43:20 GMT /teaching-learning/why-teaching-spelling-can-boost-students-reading-skills/2025/10 /teaching-learning/the-top-5-myths-elementary-teachers-believe-about-the-science-of-learning/2025/09 Most teachers worldwide still believe myths about learning decades after they have been debunked. Here are the most common. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:04:26 GMT /teaching-learning/the-top-5-myths-elementary-teachers-believe-about-the-science-of-learning/2025/09 /technology/how-ai-simulations-match-up-to-real-students-and-why-it-matters/2025/09 New research suggests teachers should be cautious when using AI tools to personalize learning for students. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:00:25 GMT /technology/how-ai-simulations-match-up-to-real-students-and-why-it-matters/2025/09 /teaching-learning/how-should-we-teach-math-general-and-special-ed-researchers-dont-agree/2025/08 The divide makes it less likely that students who struggle will get access to proven strategies, researchers argue in a new study. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:24:02 GMT /teaching-learning/how-should-we-teach-math-general-and-special-ed-researchers-dont-agree/2025/08 /teaching-learning/the-many-reasons-teachers-supplement-their-core-curricula-and-why-it-matters/2025/08 Some experts warn against supplementing core programs with other resources. But ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog say there can be good reasons to do so. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:04:12 GMT /teaching-learning/the-many-reasons-teachers-supplement-their-core-curricula-and-why-it-matters/2025/08 /teaching-learning/districts-using-high-quality-reading-curricula-still-supplement-with-other-materials-why/2025/08 A new report maps the shifting reading curriculum market. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:18:43 GMT /teaching-learning/districts-using-high-quality-reading-curricula-still-supplement-with-other-materials-why/2025/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-use-poetry-to-create-safe-math-classrooms/2025/07 Psychologically safe classrooms where students trust their teachers can help them learn, writes this letter to the editor. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-use-poetry-to-create-safe-math-classrooms/2025/07 /the-state-of-teaching/2025/leadership/team-teaching-reduces-turnover-compared-to-going-solo-new-research-finds/ Teachers who work together to set the educational tone and practice for their students are twice as likely to stay at their schools. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:01:00 GMT /the-state-of-teaching/2025/leadership/team-teaching-reduces-turnover-compared-to-going-solo-new-research-finds/ /teaching-learning/popular-reading-programs-feature-multisensory-instruction-does-it-help/2025/06 Many elementary school classrooms incorporate touch and movement into reading lessons. But research on the practice is inconclusive. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:58:27 GMT /teaching-learning/popular-reading-programs-feature-multisensory-instruction-does-it-help/2025/06 /teaching-learning/5-research-backed-ways-to-help-students-catch-up-in-math/2025/05 Several areas of math achievement have been on the downward slope for more than a decade. Mon, 05 May 2025 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/5-research-backed-ways-to-help-students-catch-up-in-math/2025/05 /teaching-learning/are-early-reading-laws-changing-teaching-practices/2025/04 Laws mandating shifts in professional development and training don't always give teachers curriculum support. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:21:21 GMT /teaching-learning/are-early-reading-laws-changing-teaching-practices/2025/04 /teaching-learning/reading-comprehension-teaching-has-improved-but-not-nearly-enough/2025/03 A review paper of research from the past 50 years shows that many teachers still aren't deploying evidence-based methods. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:38:56 GMT /teaching-learning/reading-comprehension-teaching-has-improved-but-not-nearly-enough/2025/03 /events/key-insights-to-elevate-and-inspire-todays-teachers Join this free half day virtual event to energize your teaching and cultivate a positive learning experience for students. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT /events/key-insights-to-elevate-and-inspire-todays-teachers /leadership/quiz-what-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-really-think-about-sel-in-classrooms/2025/01 What do K-12 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog think about the SEL in schools? Take our quiz to test your knowledge. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:10:04 GMT /leadership/quiz-what-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-really-think-about-sel-in-classrooms/2025/01 /teaching-learning/researchers-created-a-phonics-program-with-dramatic-results-how-it-works/2025/01 Consistent implementation of the 30-minute-a-day program fueled the results. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:51:31 GMT /teaching-learning/researchers-created-a-phonics-program-with-dramatic-results-how-it-works/2025/01 /technology/can-ai-improve-literacy-outcomes-for-english-learners/2024/12 The federal government is funding a project that will explore AI's potential to improve English learners' early literacy skills. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:43:08 GMT /technology/can-ai-improve-literacy-outcomes-for-english-learners/2024/12 /technology/what-does-watching-all-those-videos-do-to-kids-brains/2024/12 Video content is ubiquitous inside and outside classrooms. Educators should know how it affects students. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:28:41 GMT /technology/what-does-watching-all-those-videos-do-to-kids-brains/2024/12 /teaching-learning/video-video-why-are-parents-suing-lucy-calkins-and-fountas-pinnell/2024/12 All you need to know about the lawsuit targeting popular literacy gurus Lucy Calkins, Irene Fountas, and Gay Su Pinnell. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:18:42 GMT /teaching-learning/video-video-why-are-parents-suing-lucy-calkins-and-fountas-pinnell/2024/12