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In 2013, a national panel of education experts called for U.S. states and districts to move away from a focus on testing primarily for...
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More than 1 in 3 public school students now take Algebra 1 before high school. For those students to succeed, schools must adjust middle...
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I’ve previously posted about the most important instructional strategies to use when teaching English-language learners. Today, I’d like to share my ideas for the...
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For more than two decades, national tests have been informing educators that nearly 3 in 10 8th graders lack basic mastery in reading. An...
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How can school leaders make sure that teachers are motivated and engaged throughout their careers? The first step might be better understanding the different...
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Editor’s Note: Late last year, Education Week Opinion began speaking with Michigan teacher Mercedes Harvey-Flowers about her desire to offer a safe space to...
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What are the odds that a class of 2nd graders filled out a better March Madness bracket than you? Surprisingly good, actually. Like more...
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This post continues a multipart series highlighting research that could potentially be helpful for teachers to know … ‘Racial Noticing’ Erica Silva leads professional...
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A pilot to infuse Black history and culture in social studies curriculum is gaining ground in the nation’s largest school district, offering a potential...
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The U.S. Department of Education is investing $236 million into a perennial challenge in education: Helping young people with disabilities move from K-12 schools...
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Ask an early educator to explain the science of reading, and phonics will likely headline the response. But phonics, and its emphasis on word...
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Understanding and managing a room full of students is often a “trial by fire” for less experienced educators, according to Megan Ryan, the mentor...
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When students walk into Ruby Bridges Elementary School to start their day, nobody is pulled aside or separated from their peers to receive special...
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Creating a school community where students with complex learning or developmental needs feel welcomed and valued takes more than merely including them in classes...
