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Curriculum
Should the Bible Be Taught in Public Schools?
Are recent pushes to include the Bible about cultural literacy—or a pretext for politicians who want Christianity in public schools?
English Learners
Opinion
Teachers Share Their Best Lessons for Intermediate English Learners
Students build confidence in their language skills when they're taught four basic sentence structures, moving from simple to more complex.
Teaching Profession
Teachers' Favorite Reads This Summer
Teachers shared some of their summer book selections, with a wide variety of subject matter and genres.
Teaching
Opinion
Teachers Swear by These Instructional Approaches for Engaging Students
It's true that some strategies can take more time. But often, teachers have to slow down to move students forward.
Special Education
Special Ed. Policies Can Change Fast. Districts Can Help Families Navigate Them
States have raised the maximum age of eligibility for special education services. But policies often change quickly.
Teaching
How to Help Students Judge Fact From Fiction Around the Assassination Attempt on Trump
Conspiracy theories are almost certain to emerge on social media after a major news event, experts say.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
This Initiative Seeks to Redesign How We Staff Schools
A team-based approach to school staffing gives room for educators, school leaders, and system leaders to rethink their roles.
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Curriculum Opinion Media Literacy Is an Essential Skill. Schools Should Teach It That WayFrom biased news coverage to generative AI, students (and adults) need help now more than ever to stay abreast of what’s real—or misleading.
Teaching Opinion 'Magical': How One Teacher Describes a Pandemic-Recovery MomentNot all student losses from the pandemic are headline-grabbing. Students have forgotten some basic skills.
Teaching Profession The Truth About Teachers' SummersTeachers endure many misperceptions about their jobs. Perhaps the most egregious has to do with their summer break.
Teaching Opinion How to Kill Student Curiosity in 5 Steps (and What to Do Instead)In countless classrooms across the nation, I’ve observed well-intentioned teachers and administrators slowly stifle student creativity.
Early Childhood EdReports Expands Curriculum Reviews to Pre-KNon-profit EdReports will review pre-K curricula to gauge its alignment with research on early learning.
English Learners Opinion Short and Sweet Tips for Supporting English LearnersMore English learners than ever are enrolling in the nation's schools. Here's how every teacher can support them.
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Teaching Profession Staff Who Disrupted NEA's Assembly Will Be Locked Out of WorkStaff 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 CarefullyThe nation's largest teachers' union approved policy recommendations for using AI in classrooms.
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.
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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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