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Opinion
Teacher Strategies for Making Learning More Relevant to Students
Once you understand what makes your students tick, you are better equipped to develop meaningful lessons.
Teaching Profession
Staff Who Disrupted NEA's Assembly Will Be Locked Out of Work
Staff members for the nation’s largest teachers’ union will be locked out of work until a contract is reached.
Teaching Profession
NEA Approves AI Guidance, But It’s Vital for Educators to Tread Carefully
The nation's largest teachers' union approved policy recommendations for using AI in classrooms.
Teaching Profession
In Their Own Words
How This 'Goofy Science Teacher' Made It to the U.S. Open in Golf
High school science teacher and golf coach Colin Prater just played in one of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments.
Teaching Profession
Teachers: Start Your School Supplies Shopping Now With These Discounts
As teachers start back-to-school shopping, Education Week compiled a list of educator discounts that can reduce costs.
Teaching Profession
What Happened—and What Didn't—at This Year's NEA Representative Assembly
The unusual ending of the biggest assembly for the nation’s largest teachers’ union led to an incomplete annual meeting.
Teaching
Opinion
How to Ace Your First Year of Teaching
A veteran teacher offers 9 tips for how to make your classroom calm and productive right from the start.
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New York City, New York (US)
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New York City, New York (US)
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Des Plaines, Illinois
Teaching Profession NEA's Staff Union Is on Strike—Halting NEA's Biggest Annual GatheringThe union's staff went on strike Friday, halting the NEA's biggest annual event, prompting President Biden to cancel a scheduled appearance.
Teaching Opinion Tips for Making Differentiated Instruction Manageable"Planning backward" and other tips for the successful implementation of this teaching technique.
English Learners English Learners with Disabilities Lack Consistent State SupportAn analysis of state education agencies' resources on English learners with disabilities found room for improvement.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Students Are Struggling With Literacy. The Public Library Can HelpAn early-childhood educator makes the case for partnering schools with local libraries to improve students’ reading and writing skills.
Teaching Profession Bruh, Teachers Are 'Low Key' Trying to Stay on Top of Student SlangTeachers use curiosity and humor to stay in tune with kids' constantly evolving language.
Special Education Can AI Help With Special Ed.? There's Promise—and Reason to Be CautiousSome special education professionals are experimenting with the technology.
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Principals, Lead Stronger in the New School Year
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Teaching Opinion To Build Trust in the Classroom, Encourage Students to Share Their StoriesBefore asking students to open up, teachers need to build an environment where young people feel safe. Here's how to do that.
Teaching Q&A How to Motivate Adolescents in Math and Science: Tips From an ExpertThere's no formula for teaching motivation. Instead, teachers should think about creating a motivating environment in their classrooms.
English Learners The Problem Schools Have Accurately Identifying English LearnersA U.S. Government Accountability Office report examines how states and districts are identifying English learners.
Special Education Many Students Can Get Special Ed. Until Age 22. What Districts Should DoSchool districts' responsibilities under federal special education law aren't always clear-cut.
English Learners Students Nationwide Can Earn a Seal of Biliteracy. How It Can Be More AccessibleAll 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to formalize a seal that celebrates students' bilingualism.
Mathematics Q&A A District Is Making a Huge Bet on One Math Curriculum to Improve AchievementThe nation's largest school district has launched a new initiative to address students’ gaps in math proficiency.
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Spotlight on Secondary Intervention
This Spotlight will help you measure the connection between tutoring, attendance, better test scores, and more.
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