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Social Studies
Opinion
Mister Rogers Showed Me How to Teach Civics
Learning civics can begin in kindergarten with the simple understanding that we are all part of a community. Here’s what that looks like.
Teaching Profession
The Election, AI, and More: What to Expect From the NEA's Massive Assembly
Thousands of delegates for the nation’s largest teachers' union are headed to Philadelphia to vote on pressing education issues.
Teaching
Opinion
'More Inclusive Policies,' What Teachers Say They Want
When restrictions are placed on instruction, students lose out.
Special Education
Many Students Can Get Special Ed. Until Age 22. What Districts Should Do
School districts' responsibilities under federal special education law aren't always clear-cut.
English-Language Learners
Students Nationwide Can Earn a Seal of Biliteracy. How It Can Be More Accessible
All 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to formalize a seal that celebrates students' bilingualism.
Mathematics
A District Is Making a Huge Bet on One Math Curriculum to Improve Achievement
The nation's largest school district has launched a new initiative to address students’ gaps in math proficiency.
Special Education
How a Mindset Shift Can Help Solve Special Education Misidentification
Many educators face the problem of misidentification of special education students. Here are strategies educators are using to fix it.
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Special Education Impact of Missed Special Ed. Evaluations Could Echo for YearsThe onset of COVID-19 slowed special education identification. Four years later, a new study hints at the massive scale of the impact.
English-Language Learners Why Teachers of English Learners With Disabilities Need Specialized TrainingAn expert discusses what comprehensive training works best for teachers working with students who are English learners with disabilities.
English-Language Learners Opinion When Is It OK to Use Google Translate in the English-Learner Classroom?Students need to be encouraged to believe they're smarter than the translation tool.
English-Language Learners How Parents Feel About Bilingual Schools and English-Only ProgramsA majority of parents would prefer to enroll their children in bilingual education programs.
Teaching Profession Teachers to Congress: We Shouldn't Have to Work Second JobsTeachers at a Senate hearing called for a pay boost while Republicans questioned whether it should be a federal priority.
Teaching Profession The NEA Faces an Unexpected Labor Adversary—Its Own Staff UnionStaff for the nation’s largest teachers’ union picketed at its Washington headquarters Thursday, striking for the first time in decades.
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School & District Management
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Teaching Opinion Best Practice on Making Learning Relevant, From TeachersIncluding real-life experiences with instruction creates meaningful student learning and opportunities for their deep engagement.
Teaching Profession Teachers Report Lower Pay, More Stress Than Workers in Other FieldsIt's yet another warning sign for the beleaguered profession.
English-Language Learners The English-Learner Student Population, in ChartsThe English learner population continues to grow including in states not historically recognized for this cohort of students.
Reading & Literacy Q&A Can Taylor Swift Get Students to Love Poetry?A college professor will train middle and high school teachers on how to use Swift's lyrics in their curriculum.
Teaching 'Psychological Warfare': Teachers Sound Off on Classroom ManagementTeachers on social media discuss the classroom disruptions they've faced, and what they think would help alleviate them.
Special Education Who's Eligible for Special Education Services? Schools Struggle to Keep UpMany states now require schools to offer special education services to students until they turn 22. Costs and logistics can be daunting.
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The impact of high-dosage tutoring on student outcomes is clear, now learn how districts are using ESSER III and other funding sources to...
Teaching Profession
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Teacher Efficacy?
Answer 7 questions about teacher efficacy.
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Classroom Technology
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Blended Learning?
Assess your knowledge of blended learning.