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Book Ban Efforts Surging in 2022, Library Association Says
This year's numbers for challenges to books already approach last year's totals, which were the highest in decades.
Reading & Literacy
Listen: A Principal Reflects on Shifting to the 'Science of Reading'
Why is changing instructional practice so hard? 3 takeaways from EdWeek's Twitter Spaces discussion with a school leader.
Teaching
Opinion
From Reading Instruction to Teacher Leadership: 1,000 Educators Share Their Advice
For more than a decade, Larry Ferlazzo has been curating intelligence from colleagues and K-12 experts. Read what they have to say.
Curriculum
Many Adults Did Not Learn Media Literacy Skills in High School. What Schools Can Do Now
Eighty-four percent of adults say they are on board with requiring media literacy in schools, according to a survey by Media Literacy Now.
Teaching Profession
Q&A
Why Teachers Are Going on Strike This Fall—and What Could Come Next
A labor expert explains what's driving the recent teacher strikes.
Teaching
Opinion
New Book Offers Tried-and-True Advice on Classroom Practice
American education has a thing for shiny “innovations," but sometimes sensible, effective advice of experienced teachers is what is best.
Reading & Literacy
Q&A
How to Build Better Small-Group Reading Instruction
Reading expert Matthew Burns answers questions about how to rev up classroom reading groups.
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Social Studies 4 Smart Teaching Ideas for Constitution DayTeaching about Constitutional debates is crucial, teachers say, even as discussing politics in school is an increasingly risky act.
Teaching Opinion The Danger With Giving Students FeedbackFeedback works best when it's just one step in a learning process, writes Alfie Kohn.
Teaching Profession Q&A A Teacher Who 'Refused to Be Party to Censorship' Tells Her StoryThe teacher was targeted for sharing links to online libraries with students amid district book challenges.
Social Studies How 'Fair' Is Our Government? And Other Big Questions Teachers Are Posing for Constitution DayThe holiday is an opportunity to teach about the founding document and its relevance today. The times provide a lot of material.
Teaching Profession Teacher Showers: Helping Hand or Symptom of a Profession in Trouble?It's a boon to new teachers, but others worry about it reinforcing the idea that teachers should pay for things out of pocket.
College & Workforce Readiness What the Research Says Dual-Enrollment Programs Are Expanding. But Do They Reach the Students Who Need Them Most?The programs may be failing to reach low-income and other underserved students.
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From the creators of ABCmouse, learn how a solution grounded in the science of reading can prepare our youngest learners for kindergarten.
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Seat at the Table: Understanding the Critical Link Between Student Mental Health and the Future of Work
In recent months, there’s been a rallying cry against the teaching of social-emotional skills. Discover why students need these skills now more than ever.
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Teaching Opinion Collaborate With Your Colleagues. You'll Prosper and So Will Your StudentsTeachers can learn a lot from their peers and all the other staff members in their school.
Standards Political Debate Upends Texas Social Studies Standards ProcessThe Lone Star State is the latest to throw out a set of standards after conservative activists organized in opposition.
Teaching Opinion Looking for Ways to Organize Your Classroom? Try Out These TipsBe sure to set up your classroom so that it helps students learn and you save time.
Teaching Opinion How to Avoid Making Mistakes in the ClassroomTeachers aren't immune to making mistakes—some are even beneficial—but many can be prevented.
Mathematics Why Elite College Admissions May Play an Outsized Role in K-12 Math ProgramsSome college counselors say calculus is an implicit requirement for entry into selective colleges—and it's warping the K-12 math sequence.
Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Use Letters to the Editor During Writing InstructionLetters to the editor provide an outlet for students' emotions, writes Walt Gardner in this letter to the editor.
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Spotlight on K-8 Reading
This Spotlight will help you analyze reading gaps, investigate strategies for improving literacy skills, and more.
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