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Teaching
Opinion
Students Are Regularly Exposed to Sexist Content Online. What Should Teachers Do
Andrew Tate's messaging about the "manosphere" is just one example of the dangerous messages students are receiving.
Assessment
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6 Ways to Curb Grade-Change Requests From Students and Parents (DOWNLOADABLE)
No one likes dealing with grade-change requests. Here are some tips to help teachers avoid them altogether.
Teaching
How Teachers Get Through the Final Weeks of the School Year
Teachers share their tips for ending the school year on a positive note.
Special Education
How Trump's Policies Are Already Upending Special Education
The special ed. field is watching anxiously as the administration cuts grants and research contracts while threatening further disruption.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
Want Students to Read on Grade Level? These Strategies Can Help
Here's how to scaffold literacy instruction through active reading, peer-assisted learning, and more.
Mathematics
Letter to the Editor
Math Mastery Starts With a Deep Understanding of Key Concepts
Students must have conceptual understanding to develop strong math skills, says this letter to the editor.
College & Workforce Readiness
High School Grads Lack Clarity on Next Steps, Survey Shows
Recent high school graduates share insights on what would have changed their trajectory in a new survey.
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Teacher Preparation Trump Admin. Defunds a Program to Help Launch Teacher ApprenticeshipsThe grant from the Labor Department assisted states and districts as they created hands-on teacher apprenticeships.
College & Workforce Readiness Q&A How Schools and Businesses Can Work Better TogetherBusinesses and schools often don't understand each other's needs.
College & Workforce Readiness Colleges Will Give a Leg Up to Students Who Demonstrate CivilityA new program allows students to build a "civility transcript" for college through peer debates.
Mathematics A Subset of Math Skills Predicts Algebra 1 Success. What Are They?Certain skills from prior grades may be more important to revisit than others, a new report suggests.
Assessment Opinion Our Grading System Was Setting Students Up to Fail—Until This ChangeOur first reaction to standards-based grading was despair. Then, slowly, things began to change.
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion How One Organization Is Helping Grads Find JobsFor students to succeed in school and careers, we need a new playbook.
Artificial Intelligence
K-12 Essentials Forum
How AI Use Is Expanding in K-12 Schools
Join this free virtual event to explore how AI technology is—and is not—improving K-12 teaching and learning.
Federal
Webinar
The Trump Budget and Schools: Subscriber Exclusive Quick Hit
EdWeek subscribers, join this 30-minute webinar to find out what the latest federal policy changes mean for K-12 education.
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Science Girls Had Nearly Closed the STEM Gap With Boys. It’s Opening AgainThe gap between girls and boys in STEM subjects had almost closed pre-pandemic. It's opening again.
Teaching Teachers Don’t Identify Creativity Equally in All Students. Why That MattersTeachers have subconscious biases in how they view student creativity. That could result in disadvantages—at school and beyond.
Science How Teachers Can Incorporate STEM—Without Making It a Big ProductionTeachers can expose their students to the STEM subjects in small ways throughout the school day.
Social Studies States Push Civics Education Amid Political Tensions in ClassroomsThe subject has become a minefield for teachers and schools in recent months. Do new civics mandates acknowledge that difficulty?
Teaching Profession As Prices Go Up and Student Needs Rise, Teachers Are Filling in the GapsAs schools and families tighten their budgets, teachers spend more of their own money—or seek support on their own—for their classes.
Mathematics Opinion Data Literacy Is an Essential Skill. Let’s Teach It That WayHere are three steps for ensuring every student is prepared for a data-driven future.
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Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on MTSS: Pathways to Achievement
This Spotlight will help you explore effective MTSS implementation and strategies for supporting struggling learners.
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If you’re seeking ways to retain great teachers and build a stronger school culture, this is a must-read for your leadership team.