Preparing Math Teachers: What’s in the Coursework?
New EdWeek survey data suggest a mix of methods and the use of textbooks over empirical research.
Why Public Schools Must Bolster Civics Instruction (Opinion)
Our students are among the youngest voters in the country. Are they being targeted as pawns in an illicit political game?
The 4 Gifts Principals Should Give Teachers This Year (Hint: Not Another School Mug) (Opinion)
Instead of a staff pizza party or a school-branded mug, give them meaningful gifts that really nourish their craft.
What Two New Studies Reveal About Learning Recovery
Effective programs require putting “a lot of effort into implementation,” said one researcher.
How These Districts Are Using $10,000 to Boost Student Learning
The pilot projects, begun with grants from the National Education Association, aim to curb absenteeism, supply food, and offer tutoring.
Teachers, Try This: Teach Reading Through Hopscotch
For students at all reading levels, these hopscotch mats create a fun and supportive daily reading practice.
Don’t Worry About ‘Book Bans’ (Opinion)
So-called “book bans” are a lot rarer—and more reasonable—than you might think, argue Max Eden and Jay P. Greene.
After Teachers, America’s Schools Spend More on Security Guards Than Any Other Role
New estimates from the Urban Institute indicate school resource officers cost more than $2 billion every year.
Biden Credits School Shooting Survivors as He Creates Gun Violence Prevention Office
President Biden announced the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, fulfilling a long-time goal of school shooting survivors.
What Does a School Principal Do? An Explainer
Learn about the principal workforce, what makes principals effective, and how schools can retain the best leaders.