Teaching & Learning
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Teaching Profession
Opinion
What Makes an Inspiring and Passionate Teacher?
How one teacher inspired a young student to see himself as a reader, a learner, and a future educator.
College & Workforce Readiness
'Just Try It Out': What's Behind a Shift Away From 4-Year College
Some high school students choose options other than college. Here's what recent graduates are saying.
Teaching Profession
AFT's Assembly Featured Kamala Harris, Debates on the Israel-Hamas War, and More
The gathering of the nation's second-largest teachers' union in Houston came at a pivotal time in the election cycle.
Assessment
Here’s Why More Students Have Passed AP Exams in Recent Years
It isn't that the exams became easier, according to the College Board.
Teaching
Opinion
Don't Ignore Polarization in Classroom Election Discussions
Down-ballot races, not just the presidential one, offer robust learning opportunities from math to maps.
Teaching Profession
Legally, Breastfeeding Teachers Can Pump at Work. But Can They, Really?
A recent federal law allows breastfeeding teachers the time and space to pump at work. But many schools haven't caught up.
Special Education
AI's Potential in Special Education: What Teachers and Parents Think
A report examines parents' and educators' perspectives on AI use for students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Niles, Illinois
Superintendent - ISD 728
Elk River, MN
Spanish Teacher
New York City, New York (US)
English as a New Language Teacher
New York City, New York (US)
Assessment How a District Used the Biliteracy Seal to Expand Language InstructionThe St. Paul public schools in Minnesota has seen success in its Karen language program.
Social Studies Teaching the 2024 Election: Learning Opportunity or Landmine?As the presidential campaign heats up and school starts soon, social studies teachers weigh in on whether and how to cover it in class.
College & Workforce Readiness Why Most AP Exams Are Going Digital This MayCheating efforts prompted the College Board to fast-track their plan to go digital on AP exams.
Social Studies Georgia Reverses Course on AP African American StudiesThe state school superintendent previously said schools could only use local funding to cover costs for the new College Board course.
Teaching Opinion Let Kids Be Weird. They Learn Better That WayThe more opportunities students have to showcase their personalities and creativity, the better off students (and teachers) will be.
Teaching Profession Will the NEA Take a Position on Cellphones in Schools?Some educators believe a policy statement from the union would give them cover to enforce restrictions that may be unpopular.
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School & District Management
Webinar
Getting Students Back to School and Re-engaged: What Districts Can Do
Dive into districtwide strategies that are moving the needle on the persistent problem of chronic absenteeism and sluggish student engagement.
Student Well-Being
Webinar
How to Improve the Mental Wellbeing of Teachers and Their Students: Results of the Third Annual Merrimack Teacher Survey
The results of the third annual Merrimack American Teacher Survey are in! Join this webinar and get an inside look into teacher and student well-being.
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Curriculum How Oklahoma's Superintendent Wants Schools to Teach the BibleOklahoma's state superintendent directed schools to teach the Bible and to place a copy in every classroom.
Teaching Profession The Nation's Largest Teachers' Union Endorses Kamala Harris for PresidentThe National Education Association's endorsement follows that of the American Federation of Teachers.
Social Studies Offering AP African American Studies in Georgia Just Got ComplicatedState officials did not approve the course. Schools can still offer it using local funding.
English Learners The Inequity in Who Earns Seals of Biliteracy and How to Avoid ItIllinois and New Mexico have led the way in ensuring English learners have access to the seal of biliteracy.
Teaching Profession From Grade Books to Gold Medals: These Teachers Are Olympians and ParalympiansAmerican teachers are among the athletes competing in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
Teaching Opinion Strategies for Teaching the 2024 Election (Hold on to Your Hat)Even before entering into the content, craft agreements with students on the boundaries of what's up—and what's not up—for debate.
Mathematics
Spotlight
Spotlight on Mathematics
This Spotlight will help you identify new initiatives to address gaps in math skills, how to boost achievement in algebra, and more.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Tier 1 Instruction
This Spotlight will help you learn how schools are implementing MTSS, recent studies on dyslexia screening, and more.
Mathematics
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Creative Reasoning?
Answer 5 questions about creative reasoning.
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Schools face a mental health crisis with rising anxiety, depression, and behavior issues among students.