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English-Language Learners
Opinion
Emergent Bilinguals Want to Go to College. You Can Help Them
English-learners want to go to college. They just don't know what steps to take to get there.
Special Education
Opinion
Can Gifted Education Be Excellent and Equitable?
The focus should be on high achievers rather than students considered to be "gifted," which is a contentious term.
Mathematics
California Adopts Controversial New Math Framework. Here's What's in It
Hundreds of comments influenced revisions to the document, which will shape math in the largest state—as well as materials used nationwide.
Teaching
Opinion
Summertime: Relax, Enjoy, and Catch Up on Teaching and Learning Advice
Get research on summer learning, guidance on resetting for the new school year, and maybe a new favorite TV show.
Social Studies
Q&A
To Teach a Fuller American Story, Teachers Grapple With Japanese American History
A pilot workshop gave teachers an immersive take on Japanese American incarceration during World War II.
Teaching
Q&A
Schools Are Teaching Digital Literacy and Citizenship. But Are They Doing It Right?
New research illuminates how schools are tackling digital and media literacy as tech plays an increasingly larger role in students' lives.
English-Language Learners
What Is Translanguaging and How Is It Used in the Classroom?
Research into the best instructional approaches for students classified as English learners has pointed to the concept of translanguaging.
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- College & Workforce Readiness College Admission Post-Affirmative Action: What Educators Need to KnowCollege admissions experts share their thoughts on the current selective admissions process and how it might work post-affirmative action.Special Education California Joins 40 States in Mandating Dyslexia ScreeningCalifornia joins the majority of states that conduct universal screening in the early grades to identify reading delays, including dyslexia.Teaching Profession The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Is Now in Effect. Here’s What That MeansThe agreement to remove licensing red tape when moving to another state is now live with 10 states on board.Teaching Profession Here's How the Nation's Largest Teachers' Union Is Spending Its MoneyMembership is down but the National Education Association's budget is steady, and the union has outlined spending for the coming year.Teaching Profession Q&A NEA President Sympathizes With Teachers Who Want to Quit. Here's Her AdviceBecky Pringle talks about the volatile political climate teachers are in.English-Language Learners What Graduation Rates for English Learners Look LikeThe U.S. Department of Education released new English learner graduation rate data from the 2019-20 school year.
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Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
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School & District Management
K-12 Essentials Forum
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- Special Education Q&A A Teenager With Disabilities Implores Educators: 'Be My Champion'From cooperative learning to school projects, teachers can ensure that students with disabilities are fully included and supported.Teaching Profession Teachers Are Facing an 'Intentional Toxic Disrespect,' Secretary Cardona SaysTeachers deserve support, not to be cast as villains for political purposes, the education secretary told the largest teachers' union.English-Language Learners Biliteracy Seals Recognize Multilingualism, But Schools Can Do MoreAlmost all states now offer some form of distinction on diplomas for proficiency in English and additional languages.English-Language Learners Earning Seals of Biliteracy Are Beneficial to Students. Here's What the Research ShowsThere's emerging evidence that seals of biliteracy benefit students, but more empirical data is needed.Teaching How to Give Students More Agency in Class Without Losing ControlSix takeaways for teachers who want to give students more control over their learning without inviting disaster.Teaching Profession The Pandemic Has Faded From View. But Many Educators Still Have Long COVIDOne in 20 K-12 educators believe they suffer from long COVID, new survey results show, affecting their ability to do their jobs.
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Merrimack alumna Isabel Fernandes was at a crossroads between pursuing a graduate degree and or continuing through K-12 studies.
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