https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning Teaching & Learning en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:27:54 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-to-make-english-learner-funding-fair-and-effective/2026/04 Experts share how state funding models can better support English learners with various needs. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:27:54 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-to-make-english-learner-funding-fair-and-effective/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-one-researcher-saw-inside-29-kindergarten-classrooms/2026/04 Developmental psychologist Susan Engel shares insights from two years in kindergarten classrooms. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:08:11 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-one-researcher-saw-inside-29-kindergarten-classrooms/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-math-needs-its-science-of-reading-moment/2026/04 A psychologist explains how discovery-first math falls short. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:43:43 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-math-needs-its-science-of-reading-moment/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/another-state-is-requiring-students-to-study-the-bible-in-school/2026/04 In Utah, schools will teach Biblical passages that are “cited or alluded to in founding documents." Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:44:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/another-state-is-requiring-students-to-study-the-bible-in-school/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/addicted-to-screens-teachers-sound-the-alarm-on-their-youngest-students/2026/04 Too many students are entering school unprepared to learn, according to a national survey of early educators. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:35:13 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/addicted-to-screens-teachers-sound-the-alarm-on-their-youngest-students/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-it-took-me-20-years-to-learn-teacher-observations-arent-the-worst/2026/04 Teachers often hate being observed. Mentoring a student-teacher has given me a new perspective. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:03:08 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-it-took-me-20-years-to-learn-teacher-observations-arent-the-worst/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-is-teaching-an-art-or-a-science/2026/04 Educators weigh in on the perennial debate. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:39:11 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-is-teaching-an-art-or-a-science/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-new-approach-to-algebra-in-8th-grade-seems-to-produce-big-benefits/2026/04 Middle schoolers who took grade-level math and Algebra 1 together benefited, a study finds. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:46:15 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-new-approach-to-algebra-in-8th-grade-seems-to-produce-big-benefits/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/has-the-practice-of-redshirting-kindergartners-peaked/2026/04 Holding kids back from kindergarten may be less popular than expected. Here's why. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:45:33 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/has-the-practice-of-redshirting-kindergartners-peaked/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-learning-is-dynamic-grading-should-be-too/2026/04 The traditional way of grading students isn't helping them, argues Thomas R. Guskey. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:21:01 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-learning-is-dynamic-grading-should-be-too/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-the-weight-room-is-the-best-classroom-in-my-school/2026/03 The lessons I’ve learned as a strength and conditioning coach make me a better classroom teacher. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:26:26 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-the-weight-room-is-the-best-classroom-in-my-school/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/trump-admin-makes-workforce-training-a-focus-in-college-access-program/2026/03 The feds seek changes to a program designed to help low-income secondary students access higher education. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:02:12 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/trump-admin-makes-workforce-training-a-focus-in-college-access-program/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-small-group-instruction-revisited/2026/03 A letter to the editor shares how to make small-group instruction work. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-small-group-instruction-revisited/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-from-the-mouths-of-teachers-sage-advice-in-six-words-or-less/2026/03 Educators on the front lines offer guidance to their peers in the classroom. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:29:14 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-from-the-mouths-of-teachers-sage-advice-in-six-words-or-less/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/quick-answers-to-common-questions-about-early-childhood-education/2026/03 Education Week answers some of the most common questions about early childhood education. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:04:25 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/quick-answers-to-common-questions-about-early-childhood-education/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/one-reading-skill-might-be-responsible-for-many-older-students-struggles/2026/03 Learning how to break down multisyllable words is key to reading comprehension in older grades. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/one-reading-skill-might-be-responsible-for-many-older-students-struggles/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/the-state-of-teaching/teaching-learning/teachers-say-student-behavior-has-made-the-job-almost-impossible/2026/03 Teachers say their morale is affected when student misbehavior is on the rise. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:13:08 GMT https://www.edweek.org/the-state-of-teaching/teaching-learning/teachers-say-student-behavior-has-made-the-job-almost-impossible/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-teach-what-it-means-to-be-american/2026/03 As America turns 250, Richard Kahlenberg discusses how schools can cultivate a common identity. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-teach-what-it-means-to-be-american/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/is-the-court-system-fair-what-students-want-to-know-about-the-justice-system/2026/03 Chicago high schoolers asked a panel of Illinois judges how they decide tough cases. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:03:35 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/is-the-court-system-fair-what-students-want-to-know-about-the-justice-system/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/treated-as-a-professional-how-district-and-school-leaders-can-boost-teacher-morale/2026/03 California educators talked about the support they need at an event hosted by Education Week and EdSource. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:11:13 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/treated-as-a-professional-how-district-and-school-leaders-can-boost-teacher-morale/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-we-train-teachers-to-deliver-sel-they-should-also-know-how-to-live-it/2026/03 Researchers share three practical moves that educators can start doing right now. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:43:07 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-we-train-teachers-to-deliver-sel-they-should-also-know-how-to-live-it/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-new-bill-calls-for-a-model-civics-curriculum-at-a-polarized-moment/2026/03 A Democratic senator has introduced bills to boost hands-on civic learning and create a national civics curriculum. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:56:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-new-bill-calls-for-a-model-civics-curriculum-at-a-polarized-moment/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-we-all-agree-student-voice-matters-but-what-do-you-actually-do-with-it/2026/03 Start by assuming that students come to the classroom with important things to say. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:29:23 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-we-all-agree-student-voice-matters-but-what-do-you-actually-do-with-it/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-is-civic-hope-and-why-should-schools-care-about-it/2026/03 Cynicism and gloom are not a recipe to promote voting and good citizenship. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-is-civic-hope-and-why-should-schools-care-about-it/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/data-from-50-states-teachers-see-student-behavior-as-a-significant-problem They want smaller classes, tougher discipline consequences, and firmer parenting to counter the issue. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:07:39 GMT https://www.edweek.org/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/data-from-50-states-teachers-see-student-behavior-as-a-significant-problem https://www.edweek.org/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-data-from-50-states-class-sizes-improving-morale-and-how-salaries-stack-up Teachers across the states report that they make a significant amount beyond what they earn teaching. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:07:13 GMT https://www.edweek.org/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-data-from-50-states-class-sizes-improving-morale-and-how-salaries-stack-up https://www.edweek.org/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/data-from-50-states-teachers-views-of-how-the-profession-is-seen-and-their-own-career-plans Most believe the public views teaching negatively, and many say they plan to work in other fields. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:06:49 GMT https://www.edweek.org/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/data-from-50-states-teachers-views-of-how-the-profession-is-seen-and-their-own-career-plans https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/toileting-and-tying-shoes-young-students-increasingly-lack-basic-skills/2026/03 National survey finds more students struggle with basic foundational skills. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:05:56 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/toileting-and-tying-shoes-young-students-increasingly-lack-basic-skills/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-im-iranian-american-heres-what-i-want-educators-to-understand-about-the-war/2026/03 Understanding Iran requires holding multiple truths at once, writes education reformer Nina S. Rees. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:16:54 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-im-iranian-american-heres-what-i-want-educators-to-understand-about-the-war/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-action-research-in-action/2026/03 Educators share how they are using their own data and self-reflection to support their students. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:03:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-action-research-in-action/2026/03