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Without a consistent source of unbiased information, it may be difficult for educators to measure the impact of their wo...
01/13/2026

Without a consistent source of unbiased information, it may be difficult for educators to measure the impact of their work.

Trump's attacks on data collection are misguided--but that doesn't mean it was working before.

"What do you think many teacher-credentialing programs should be teaching that they're not doing now?"These educators sh...
01/13/2026

"What do you think many teacher-credentialing programs should be teaching that they're not doing now?"

These educators share their thoughts.

Ready teachers for the rigors of the classroom--how to plan lessons, differentiate instruction, and all the elements of educating students.

National attention is focused on the U.S. Supreme Court as it evaluates whether states can limit the athletic participat...
01/12/2026

National attention is focused on the U.S. Supreme Court as it evaluates whether states can limit the athletic participation of transgender students.
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Digital harassment is evolving as students utilize artificial intelligence to create realistic but harmful imagery of th...
01/12/2026

Digital harassment is evolving as students utilize artificial intelligence to create realistic but harmful imagery of their classmates.

The trend introduces complex safety and privacy concerns that many schools are still learning to navigate.

The fallout from the spread of the manipulated photos and videos can create a nightmare for the victims.

01/12/2026

How do you plan to keep students motivated and engaged this time of year? πŸ’¬

These rankings recognize the academic leaders who are shaping the future of policy and practice across the country.
01/12/2026

These rankings recognize the academic leaders who are shaping the future of policy and practice across the country.

A scholar's rank within a discipline may be more telling than their place in the overall rankings.

Meeting the needs of every student requires a thoughtful approach to lesson planning that accounts for diverse learning ...
01/12/2026

Meeting the needs of every student requires a thoughtful approach to lesson planning that accounts for diverse learning styles.

Some students finish tasks quickly, others slowly. Some understand the concept on the first try, and others need more practice. How can a teacher plan ahead for all these scenarios? In this video, veteran teachers Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull Synieski ...

A recent legal pause on a ruling regarding student privacy and gender identity highlights the ongoing debate over parent...
01/11/2026

A recent legal pause on a ruling regarding student privacy and gender identity highlights the ongoing debate over parental rights and classroom transparency.

A federal appeals court has temporarily paused enforcement of the ruling but has not yet decided whether to grant a longer-term stay.

A simple classroom experiment from 1976 has reached a 50-year milestone at a Maine high school.
01/11/2026

A simple classroom experiment from 1976 has reached a 50-year milestone at a Maine high school.

How a classroom experiment turned into a half-century study.

The debate over whether private schools receiving public funds should follow the same testing mandates as traditional sc...
01/11/2026

The debate over whether private schools receiving public funds should follow the same testing mandates as traditional schools remains a central point of contention in education policy.

There are pros and cons to forcing state tests on private schools receiving tax dollars.

Local communities are stepping up to fund teacher training initiatives after shifts in federal policy led to significant...
01/11/2026

Local communities are stepping up to fund teacher training initiatives after shifts in federal policy led to significant budget cuts.

Local donations protected teachers left hanging after the program lost a grant.

New Jersey becomes the 33rd state to require school districts to ban or restrict students’ use of cellphones in schools,...
01/11/2026

New Jersey becomes the 33rd state to require school districts to ban or restrict students’ use of cellphones in schools, according to an Education Week tally.

See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools.

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