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While the school year has just begun, some teachers are already struggling with burnout.

These administrators offer insights on how to support staff well-being.

How School Leaders Can Help Teachers Avoid Burnout

Administrators share insights on preventing teacher burnout and supporting staff well-being.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1h

A full federal appeals court has agreed to review the constitutionality of the Louisiana law that mandates displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools.

Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law Gets Full Federal Appeals Court Review

The full 5th Circuit threw out a panel decision that blocked a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 2h

The U.S. Department of Education is cutting nearly $30 million in federal funding for special education programs over the next three years.

The majority of this funding loss will impact support services for K-12 students with both vision and hearing impairments.
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Education Week @edweek.org · 3h

This conversation explores why certain policymakers are pressuring schools to adopt high-quality, scripted curriculum for educators. #EWOpinion

How Much Autonomy Should Teachers Have Over Instructional Materials? (Opinion)

Some policymakers are pushing schools to adopt high-quality scripted lessons for teachers. And here's why.

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A veteran math teacher and author identifies three reform trends he believes are contributing to problems in math education. #EWArchive

What It Takes to Actually Improve Math Education (Opinion)

Barry Garelick, a veteran math teacher and author, shares three reform trends that he sees contributing to problems in math education.

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Despite technological assistance for writing, a new study joins other research to show that formal spelling instruction is still worthwhile.
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This superintendent shares his reasoning for why writing helps organize "messy" thoughts and directs our attention toward what truly matters. #EWOpinion

How a Weekly Email to My Staff Made Me a Better District Leader (Opinion)

Writing helps make sense out of what feels messy and focus us on what's most important.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

The union for U.S. Department of Education staff has sued the agency over a controversial automatic email sent by furloughed employees that blames Senate Democrats for the government shutdown.

Ed. Dept. Workers' Union Sues Over Emails Blaming Democrats for Shutdown

The lawsuit challenges an automatic email from furloughed staff that blames U.S. Senate Democrats for the government shutdown.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

This teacher explains how the policy of treating students and parents as "customers" often forces educators to tolerate disrespect and inflate grades. #EWOpinion

No, Teaching Isn’t Customer Service (Opinion)

Treating students and parents as “customers” often means asking teachers to endure disrespect and inflate grades.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

Get the latest updates on Ian Roberts, the former Iowa superintendent arrested by federal immigration officials in a targeted enforcement operation.

Iowa Superintendent Ian Roberts Arrested by ICE: What We Know So Far

Ian Roberts resigned as superintendent of the Des Moines district on Sept. 30, after he was arrested by ICE.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

These actionable strategies provide a way to overcome the common challenges that drive teachers away from the classroom. #EWOpinion

How to Change Teachers' Minds About Leaving the Classroom (Opinion)

The underlying reasons teachers are leaving the classroom aren't always obvious. Here's how they can be overcome.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

Teachers often cite these five problems as reasons for leaving the profession. #EWArchive

To Keep Teachers From Quitting, Address These 5 Key Issues

Pay matters, but is often not the main point of dissatisfaction. Here are five common problems teachers say make them want to quit.

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Facing sweeping federal changes and the rise of AI, K-12 education is at a pivotal moment.

This roundup explores the various aspects of the challenges currently facing the field.

5 Big Ideas That Will Define the Future of Education

With massive federal changes and looming questions about AI, K-12 education is at a crossroads.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

While superintendents are reporting fewer overall stressors, a growing number of them still feel the job's stress isn't worth it.

A Growing Number of Superintendents Say the Job Stress Isn't Worth It

At the same time, superintendents this year identified fewer sources of job-related stress in a new survey.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 1d

A professor and his colleagues detail why a school leader must have emotional intelligence to effectively influence the school environment. #EWOpinion

For Principals, Emotional Intelligence Is More Than Just Being ‘Nice’ (Opinion)

Emotions are contagious. When leaders struggle, the school environment does, too.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 2d

The federal government has shut down, causing nationwide ripple effects with short- and long-term implications.

Education Week is tracking these effects for K-12 schools.

Stay updated on the latest at the link below:
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This teacher argues that the recent turbulent image of public education fails to capture its complete reality. #EWOpinion

My Career Began on a Zoom Screen 5 Years Ago. I Still Fell in Love With Teaching (Opinion)

Public education has become front-page news for all the wrong reasons. That’s not the whole story.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 2d

To boost students' success with active reading, this veteran educator offers six essential strategies. #EWOpinion

6 Active Reading Strategies to Engage Students (DOWNLOADABLE) (Opinion)

How can teachers scaffold literacy instruction for developing readers? Start here.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 2d

Many teachers see the "mindfulness" push as well intentioned, but not a panacea for the feeling that their jobs have become untenable. #EWArchive

Superficial Self-Care? Stressed-Out Teachers Say No Thanks

Many teachers see the "mindfulness" push as well intentioned, but not a panacea for the feeling that their jobs have become untenable.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 4d

After a pause, states and districts are showing renewed openness to giving teachers bonus pay for specific responsibilities or for accelerating student learning.

States Are Experimenting With Teacher Pay Again—But the Focus Isn’t Just Test Scores

Renewed interest could spur another wave of experiments with teacher pay.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 4d

This former high school principal is detailing strategies for other principals to successfully manage during the government shutdown. #EWOpinion

3 Tips to Help Principals Handle the Government Shutdown (Opinion)

When the federal government shuts down, the ripple effects eventually reach schools.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 4d

Hallmark symptoms of childhood ADHD run counter to behavior that teachers welcome in their classrooms.

These strategies can be used for better behavior management when working with students affected by the disorder.

ADHD Is Punished in Schools. How Teachers Can Flip the Script

These strategies can help manage the behavior of students with ADHD more effectively.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 4d

A former governor explains why the scarcity of child mental health care providers has reached a critical point, particularly in rural areas. #EWOpinion

This School Year, Prioritize Youth Mental Health. Here’s How (Opinion)

Especially in rural areas, there's a critical shortage of child mental health care providers.

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Education Week @edweek.org · 5d

The new term of the U.S. Supreme Court will potentially have a landmark pair of cases about transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports.
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This veteran principal thinks that conversations about teacher cell phone use are often oversimplified along generational lines. #EWOpinion

There's a Generational Difference in How Teachers Use Cellphones (Opinion)

Mistaking this as generational fragility or resistance to professionalism is an oversimplification.

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