Teaching & Learning

Education news, analysis, and opinion about teaching and teachers
English-Language Learners In Their Own Words What's The Right Mindset for Teaching English Learners? A Teacher Explains
Teachers need the right dispositions to help English learners—but district leaders set the stage.
Ileana Najarro
•
4 min read
English-Language Learners Infographic The Growth of Hispanic Students and English Learners Nationwide—in Charts
As the demographic makeup of public school students changes, districts need to evaluate how well they are serving their students.
Ileana Najarro
•
1 min read
English-Language Learners In Their Own Words A Bilingual Aide Explains the Value of Representation for English Learners
Elizabeth Alonzo now provides the support she didn't get in school: Someone who speaks and values her first language.
Ileana Najarro
•
3 min read
Social Studies AP African American Studies: What's Next for the Course
Florida’s ban of a pilot AP Black history course drew protests, threats of lawsuits, and a lukewarm response from the College Board.
Eesha Pendharkar
•
2 min read
Attorney Ben Crump, left, stands with the three Leon County, Fla., high school students who are threatening to file a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration over the ban of a proposed Advanced Placement course on African America Studies in Florida high schools, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Attorney Ben Crump, left, stands with the three Leon County, Fla., high school students who last week threatened to sue Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration over a ban of a proposed AP African American Studies course.
Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via AP
Reading & Literacy What Is Background Knowledge, and How Does It Fit Into the Science of Reading?
What a greater focus on content could mean for reading instruction.
Sarah Schwartz
•
12 min read
Open book with space theme complete with hand drawn astronaut and planets coming alive off the pages.
iStock/Getty
Teaching Opinion What Makes for Valuable Feedback? Teachers Weigh In
Knowing how to integrate the feedback into your practice can be a transformative experience.
Larry Ferlazzo
•
9 min read
Images shows colorful speech bubbles that say "Q," "&," and "A."
iStock/Getty
English-Language Learners Project Once Resistant, An Alabama Town Now Sees Its English Learners as Its Future
What happened when a school district changed its culture and invested in young English learner supports?
Ileana Najarro
•
12 min read
Second grade students in Dalia Gerardo's class at West Elementary, in Russellville, Ala., on Dec. 9, 2022.
Dalia Gerardo's 2nd grade classroom at West Elementary in Russellville, Ala., is pictured here in December 2022. The classroom features both English and Spanish labels and wall decorations.
Tamika Moore for Education Week

EdWeek Top School Jobs

Chief Human Resources Officer
Atlanta, Georgia
DeKalb County School District
Chief Financial Officer
Georgia
DeKalb County School District
Chief Financial Officer
Georgia
DeKalb County School District
Principal | The Tunbridge School
Baltimore, Maryland
Afya Baltimore Inc.
Load More ▼

More Teaching & Learning

  • Students ride the bus home from Russellville Middle School in Russellville, Alabama, on Dec. 9, 2022.
    Students ride the bus home from Russellville Middle School in Russellville, Ala., on Dec. 9, 2022.
    Tamika Moore for Education Week
    English-Language Learners Project After Early Success with English Learners, Can a District Keep Its Momentum?
    The Alabama school system's gains are threatened by time-limited funding, unaddressed needs at the secondary level, and moribund state policy.
    Ileana Najarro, January 30, 2023
    •
    11 min read
    A large crowd gathers on the fourth floor rotunda of the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., for the "Stop the Black Attack" rally, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Attorney Ben Crump threatened to file a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and his administration amid the ban of a proposed Advanced Placement course on African America Studies in Florida high schools on behalf of three Leon County, Fla., school students.
    A large crowd gathers on the fourth floor rotunda of the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., for the "Stop the Black Attack" rally, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Attorney Ben Crump threatened to file a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and his administration amid the ban of a proposed Advanced Placement course on African America Studies in Florida high schools on behalf of three Leon County, Fla., school students.
    Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via AP
    Social Studies College Board: No State Has Sway Over Final Version of AP African American Studies
    College Board effectively told its members that it will not consider input from states or districts when releasing the final version of the pilot Black history class that Florida banned.
    Eesha Pendharkar, January 26, 2023
    •
    3 min read
    Blurred IRS Tax Return Form 1040 and close up crop of a dollar bill
    iStock/Getty
    Teaching Profession 9 FAQs on Tax Savings for Teachers
    Here's how to claim education expense deductions and one other possible break for teachers.
    Elizabeth Heubeck, January 26, 2023
    •
    4 min read
    Illustration of stock photo details of train tracks of The Westerbork transit camp in the Netherlands.
    Detail of train tracks at the Westerbork transit camp in the Netherlands, where Jews were deported to killing centers and concentration camps by the Germans between 1942-1945.
    Vanessa Solis/EdWeek + iStock/Getty
    Social Studies Opinion Teaching the Holocaust Is Daunting—But Critical
    It's not enough to relate the facts; students need to consider the roles of perpetrators and bystanders.
    Deborah Lauter, January 26, 2023
    •
    3 min read
    Photo of high school students taking exam.
    iStock/Getty
    Assessment States Have Soured on the High School Exit Exam. Here's Why
    The pandemic is one reason, but interest has waned for some time in light of mixed research.
    Sarah Schwartz, January 26, 2023
    •
    3 min read
    National Teachers of the Year
    Clockwise from top left: Carolyn Kielma from Connecticut, Jermar Rountree from D.C., Rebecka Peterson from Oklahoma, Harlee Harvey from Alaska, Kimberly Radostits from Illinois
    Teaching Profession Meet the 5 Teachers Being Considered for National Teacher of the Year
    From P.E. to culturally responsive teaching, the finalists all find ways to connect to their students.
    Madeline Will, January 25, 2023
    •
    7 min read
    Load More ▼

Events

Wed., February 01, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Classroom Technology Webinar Academic Integrity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
As AI writing tools rapidly evolve, learn how to set standards and expectations for your students on their use.
Content provided by Turnitin
Register
Wed., February 08, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Recruitment & Retention Live Online Discussion A Seat at the Table: Chronic Teacher Shortage: Where Do We Go From Here?  
Join Peter DeWitt, Michael Fullan, and guests for expert insights into finding solutions for the teacher shortage.
Register
Thu., February 02, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Reading & Literacy Webinar The Science of Reading: Tools to Build Reading Proficiency
The Science of Reading has taken education by storm. Learn how Dr. Miranda Blount transformed literacy instruction in her state.
Content provided by hand2mind
Register
See More Events

Resources

This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Recruitment & Retention Sponsor Addressing Maldistribution in the Education Labor Market
National school staffing shortages have become increasingly difficult to address. The workforce gaps are continually shifting as the need for special services of diversifying types continues to rise. While school districts across the country are facing these issues, major inequalities exist from district to district, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Content provided by Soliant
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Mathematics Whitepaper From Concrete to Abstract Help Students Access Math
Hear from industry experts how to bring access to math for any learner with the concrete visual abstract sequence (CVA), a research based...
Content provided by n2y
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Classroom Technology Whitepaper The Ergonomics Equation
Based on survey data from educators, this whitepaper provides detailed findings about the vital connection between physical comfort and s...
Content provided by Logitech
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Student Achievement Whitepaper What We Now Know About Measuring Learning Loss and Learning Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic years were among the most challenging times for education in history. While no one would dispute that most students...
Content provided by SAS Institute
Load More ▼