/future-of-work Future of Work en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-this-group-is-trying-to-teach-digital-literacy-heres-how/2024/09 How can students avoid getting duped by deepfakes online? Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-this-group-is-trying-to-teach-digital-literacy-heres-how/2024/09 /technology/opinion-students-are-digital-natives-but-heres-where-they-struggle/2024/09 The internet is awash with dubious claims. How can educators teach students to distinguish fact from fiction? Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-students-are-digital-natives-but-heres-where-they-struggle/2024/09 /teaching-learning/for-these-black-women-in-stem-teachers-encouragement-went-a-long-way/2024/02 Black women continue to be underrepresented in science, tech, engineering, and math careers. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:43:24 GMT /teaching-learning/for-these-black-women-in-stem-teachers-encouragement-went-a-long-way/2024/02 /teaching-learning/stem-jobs-arent-students-first-choice-more-hands-on-experiences-could-help-experts-say/2023/12 Lack of exposure to STEM concepts may be contributing to the disconnect, according to the report. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:43:54 GMT /teaching-learning/stem-jobs-arent-students-first-choice-more-hands-on-experiences-could-help-experts-say/2023/12 /technology/opinion-5-lessons-ive-learned-from-using-ai/2023/11 Many educators may be nervous to use AI, but the reality is they are most likely using it already. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:38:45 GMT /technology/opinion-5-lessons-ive-learned-from-using-ai/2023/11 /teaching-learning/students-want-stem-careers-but-think-schools-are-doing-a-poor-job-preparing-them/2023/07 Nearly all survey respondents said preparing students for STEM jobs is important. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:38:07 GMT /teaching-learning/students-want-stem-careers-but-think-schools-are-doing-a-poor-job-preparing-them/2023/07 /teaching-learning/what-3-after-school-programs-are-doing-to-prepare-kids-for-the-future-of-work/2023/07 After-school programs offer flexibility and time for hands-on learning to explore careers. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:53:55 GMT /teaching-learning/what-3-after-school-programs-are-doing-to-prepare-kids-for-the-future-of-work/2023/07 /technology/opinion-how-will-ai-automation-affect-career-and-technical-education/2023/05 It’s always been important to get education right for all students, but the arrival of ChatGPT means it’s now more important than ever. Thu, 25 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-how-will-ai-automation-affect-career-and-technical-education/2023/05 /teaching-learning/what-will-high-schoolers-be-learning-in-2033-see-the-predictions/2023/05 Education Week asked five experts in technology and education to tell us what they see ahead. Mon, 15 May 2023 19:31:19 GMT /teaching-learning/what-will-high-schoolers-be-learning-in-2033-see-the-predictions/2023/05 /technology/trouble-getting-students-interested-in-stem-these-teachers-figured-it-out/2023/04 Two teachers discuss how they use hands-on learning experiences and bring in professionals to spark students' interest in STEM. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:35:50 GMT /technology/trouble-getting-students-interested-in-stem-these-teachers-figured-it-out/2023/04 /teaching-learning/what-skills-should-students-learn-in-an-ai-powered-world/2023/04 Five ed-tech company founders discussed how AI will likely change what and how students will learn in school. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:31:46 GMT /teaching-learning/what-skills-should-students-learn-in-an-ai-powered-world/2023/04 /technology/chatgpt-is-all-the-rage-but-teens-have-qualms-about-ai/2023/03 More than 90 percent of teenagers said they would like to learn more about artificial intelligence in their high school classes. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:03:41 GMT /technology/chatgpt-is-all-the-rage-but-teens-have-qualms-about-ai/2023/03 /teaching-learning/from-monsoons-to-hurricane-sandy-a-students-personal-journey-from-activist-to-scientist/2023/01 Without formal instruction on climate change in school, Aryaana Khan struggled to make sense of the natural disasters she experienced. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:28:41 GMT /teaching-learning/from-monsoons-to-hurricane-sandy-a-students-personal-journey-from-activist-to-scientist/2023/01 /teaching-learning/students-want-to-know-more-about-careers-in-climate-change-now/2023/01 Teachers are not talking about these types of careers as much as many students would like. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:06:00 GMT /teaching-learning/students-want-to-know-more-about-careers-in-climate-change-now/2023/01 /teaching-learning/the-climate-is-changing-career-education-is-not-thats-a-problem/2022/12 Teens are increasingly interested in learning about how climate change will impact the future of work. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:01:45 GMT /teaching-learning/the-climate-is-changing-career-education-is-not-thats-a-problem/2022/12 /teaching-learning/how-to-build-girls-interest-and-confidence-in-stem-learning/2022/12 Too often, girls aren’t introduced to STEM career opportunities until high school, but that could be too late. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:38:21 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-build-girls-interest-and-confidence-in-stem-learning/2022/12 /events/webinar/the-critical-role-that-student-mental-health-plays-in-the-future-of-work In recent months, there’s been a rallying cry against the teaching of social-emotional skills. Discover why students need these skills now more than ever. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:01:22 GMT /events/webinar/the-critical-role-that-student-mental-health-plays-in-the-future-of-work /teaching-learning/opinion-here-are-6-reasons-our-students-should-be-seen-as-changemakers/2022/09 The future is very delicate. In this blog, Michael Fullan lays out 6 reasons why students should be seen as the changemakers to improve it. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:22:57 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-here-are-6-reasons-our-students-should-be-seen-as-changemakers/2022/09 /teaching-learning/the-key-to-getting-girls-interested-in-stem-could-be-their-teacher/2022/08 A majority of women surveyed said that a teacher had the greatest influence in their decision to pursue a career in technology. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:04:08 GMT /teaching-learning/the-key-to-getting-girls-interested-in-stem-could-be-their-teacher/2022/08 /teaching-learning/do-students-have-passion-for-todays-in-demand-jobs-a-new-analysis-says-no/2022/07 Student aptitude is higher than interest in industries where significant job growth is forecast, like energy and computer technology. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:44:11 GMT /teaching-learning/do-students-have-passion-for-todays-in-demand-jobs-a-new-analysis-says-no/2022/07 /teaching-learning/want-girls-to-pursue-stem-learning-hear-what-female-nasa-scientists-have-to-say/2022/07 Women continue to be underrepresented in STEM-related careers. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:47:25 GMT /teaching-learning/want-girls-to-pursue-stem-learning-hear-what-female-nasa-scientists-have-to-say/2022/07 /teaching-learning/major-american-companies-to-schools-expand-access-to-computer-science/2022/07 A letter signed by 500 corporate, nonprofit, and education leaders calls for states to improve access to computer science education. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:01:54 GMT /teaching-learning/major-american-companies-to-schools-expand-access-to-computer-science/2022/07 /teaching-learning/want-to-get-girls-interested-in-stem-careers-try-minecraft/2022/06 Two teachers in Louisiana started an after-school club to get girls interested in STEM. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:35:33 GMT /teaching-learning/want-to-get-girls-interested-in-stem-careers-try-minecraft/2022/06 /teaching-learning/how-a-nasa-supported-robotics-program-is-preparing-students-for-stem-careers/2022/06 A NASA-supported program partners with schools to implement robotics in the classroom. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:16:40 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-nasa-supported-robotics-program-is-preparing-students-for-stem-careers/2022/06 /technology/3-strategies-for-helping-students-navigate-the-ethics-of-artificial-intelligence/2022/06 Educators urge allowing students to present intriguing dilemmas to debate. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:08:11 GMT /technology/3-strategies-for-helping-students-navigate-the-ethics-of-artificial-intelligence/2022/06 /teaching-learning/what-should-kids-learn-amazon-adobe-senior-executives-share-what-they-think/2022/06 'Soft skills' such as collaboration are high on their priority lists for success in a tech-driven economy. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:12:18 GMT /teaching-learning/what-should-kids-learn-amazon-adobe-senior-executives-share-what-they-think/2022/06 /teaching-learning/want-to-spark-students-interest-in-stem-initiative-brings-parents-into-that-effort/2022/06 Programs like Remake Learning Days are especially important at a time when there is a vast talent gap in the STEM industry. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 22:03:28 GMT /teaching-learning/want-to-spark-students-interest-in-stem-initiative-brings-parents-into-that-effort/2022/06 /teaching-learning/how-can-schools-turn-out-better-thinkers-and-workers-top-u-s-companies-have-ideas/2022/05 Senior executives from Amazon, Salesforce, Southwest Airlines, and other companies identified problem-solving skills students should learn. Tue, 03 May 2022 19:05:03 GMT /teaching-learning/how-can-schools-turn-out-better-thinkers-and-workers-top-u-s-companies-have-ideas/2022/05 /teaching-learning/do-i-want-to-be-a-telecommuter-when-i-grow-up-high-schoolers-ponder-that-question/2022/04 Nearly a fifth of older teens surveyed in the U.S. and U.K. were weighing the ability to telecommute in their career considerations. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 21:19:03 GMT /teaching-learning/do-i-want-to-be-a-telecommuter-when-i-grow-up-high-schoolers-ponder-that-question/2022/04 /teaching-learning/aptitude-tests-are-they-effective-in-opening-students-minds-to-more-career-paths/2021/04 Aptitude tests—which seek to measure students’ potential in a particular field—may help students keep from pigeonholing themselves. Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:43:41 GMT /teaching-learning/aptitude-tests-are-they-effective-in-opening-students-minds-to-more-career-paths/2021/04