/teaching-learning Teaching & Learning en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:22:35 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-post-election-advice-for-the-classroom-from-a-teacher/2024/11 What educators can say to their students or families if they express concerns or anxiety about election-related classroom discussions. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:22:35 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-post-election-advice-for-the-classroom-from-a-teacher/2024/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-3-stories-about-how-teachers-turned-things-around-with-a-student/2024/11 Some students struggle with learning how to function in a classroom. With patience and understanding, teachers can change that dynamic. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:02:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-3-stories-about-how-teachers-turned-things-around-with-a-student/2024/11 /teaching-learning/why-we-still-havent-solved-teacher-shortages-despite-decades-of-trying/2024/10 The teacher-shortage discourse has a long history鈥攁nd no perfect solutions. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:49:20 GMT /teaching-learning/why-we-still-havent-solved-teacher-shortages-despite-decades-of-trying/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-academic-rigor-is-in-decline-a-college-professor-reflects-on-ap-scores/2024/10 The College Board鈥檚 new tack on AP scoring means fewer students are prepared for college. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-academic-rigor-is-in-decline-a-college-professor-reflects-on-ap-scores/2024/10 /teaching-learning/a-teacher-makes-the-case-for-using-ai-with-english-learners/2024/10 Sarah Said teaches her high school English learners how to responsibly use AI tools for language learning. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:32:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-teacher-makes-the-case-for-using-ai-with-english-learners/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-students-shouldnt-have-to-pass-a-state-test-to-graduate-high-school/2024/10 There are better ways than high-stakes tests to think about whether students are prepared for their next step, writes a former high school teacher. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:59:49 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-students-shouldnt-have-to-pass-a-state-test-to-graduate-high-school/2024/10 /teaching-learning/reading-interventions-for-older-students-may-be-missing-a-key-component/2024/10 Many older elementary and middle school students still struggle with foundational reading skills. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/reading-interventions-for-older-students-may-be-missing-a-key-component/2024/10 /teaching-learning/inside-the-class-where-students-talk-about-abortion-trump-v-harris-and-more/2024/10 A Maine high school has piloted a new class called Election Year, where students dive deep into campaign politics. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:05:14 GMT /teaching-learning/inside-the-class-where-students-talk-about-abortion-trump-v-harris-and-more/2024/10 /teaching-learning/new-findings-on-teacher-morale-highlight-ways-to-make-it-better/2024/10 A new College Board survey on teacher morale echoes some previous findings. But it also highlights opportunities for schools to improve it. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:42:45 GMT /teaching-learning/new-findings-on-teacher-morale-highlight-ways-to-make-it-better/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-contracts-need-to-change-and-its-not-just-about-money/2024/10 If we want to retain effective teaches, we should increase teacher compensation鈥攂ut we need to do it strategically. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:35:30 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-contracts-need-to-change-and-its-not-just-about-money/2024/10 /teaching-learning/what-is-disciplinary-literacy/2024/10 Tim Shanahan's research helped crystallize the idea of "discipline specific literacy." How has it evolved? Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-disciplinary-literacy/2024/10 /teaching-learning/reading-and-writing-like-a-scientist/2024/10 English and science teachers in Missouri middle schools collaborate to help students tackle complex scientific texts. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/reading-and-writing-like-a-scientist/2024/10 /teaching-learning/what-happens-when-every-teacher-in-a-school-has-the-tools-to-improve-reading/2024/10 In a whole-school literacy initiative, students learn metacognitive tools to help with reading and then apply them across content areas. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/what-happens-when-every-teacher-in-a-school-has-the-tools-to-improve-reading/2024/10 /teaching-learning/can-we-trust-this-source-and-other-questions-readers-ask-in-history/2024/10 Historical texts require students to weigh authors' bias, context, and audience. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/can-we-trust-this-source-and-other-questions-readers-ask-in-history/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-distraction-has-a-bad-reputation-it-can-actually-do-students-good/2024/10 Distraction can support healthy emotional regulation鈥攂ut only when properly understood. Here鈥檚 what teachers need to know. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:41:34 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-distraction-has-a-bad-reputation-it-can-actually-do-students-good/2024/10 /teaching-learning/how-kindergarten-redshirting-is-changing/2024/10 Redshirting was once largely a choice made by higher-income parents of white boys. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:27:29 GMT /teaching-learning/how-kindergarten-redshirting-is-changing/2024/10 /teaching-learning/can-the-ap-model-work-for-cte-how-the-college-board-is-embracing-career-prep/2024/10 The organization known for AP courses and the SAT is getting more involved in helping students explore potential careers. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:09:35 GMT /teaching-learning/can-the-ap-model-work-for-cte-how-the-college-board-is-embracing-career-prep/2024/10 /teaching-learning/the-way-schools-offer-cte-classes-is-about-to-change-heres-how/2024/10 The revision could lead to significant shifts in the types of jobs schools highlight, and the courses students are able to take. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:40:15 GMT /teaching-learning/the-way-schools-offer-cte-classes-is-about-to-change-heres-how/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-5-urgent-classroom-issues-for-teachers-according-to-larry-ferlazzo/2024/10 What educators and researchers need to know. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:18:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-5-urgent-classroom-issues-for-teachers-according-to-larry-ferlazzo/2024/10 /teaching-learning/even-in-academic-classes-schools-focus-on-building-students-workforce-skills/2024/10 69传媒 work on meeting academic standards. What happens when they focus on different sets of skills? Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/even-in-academic-classes-schools-focus-on-building-students-workforce-skills/2024/10 /teaching-learning/preparing-for-the-workforce-can-start-as-early-as-1st-grade-what-it-looks-like/2024/10 Preparing students for college and career success starts well before high school鈥攁nd it doesn鈥檛 only involve occupation-specific training. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/preparing-for-the-workforce-can-start-as-early-as-1st-grade-what-it-looks-like/2024/10 /teaching-learning/one-change-that-can-get-more-girls-students-of-color-taking-computer-science/2024/10 Making computer science classes a graduation requirement can be a powerful strategy. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/one-change-that-can-get-more-girls-students-of-color-taking-computer-science/2024/10 /teaching-learning/how-well-do-dual-credit-students-do-in-college-a-look-in-charts/2024/10 New data show some students get more access鈥攁nd more leverage鈥攆rom taking postsecondary classes in high school. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:19:52 GMT /teaching-learning/how-well-do-dual-credit-students-do-in-college-a-look-in-charts/2024/10 /teaching-learning/no-the-arrival-of-english-learners-doesnt-hurt-other-students-a-study-finds/2024/10 A new study reviewed any spillover effects of the growing immigrant student population in Delaware. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:59:16 GMT /teaching-learning/no-the-arrival-of-english-learners-doesnt-hurt-other-students-a-study-finds/2024/10 /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-bringing-neurodiverse-learners-into-the-fold/2024/10 Three tips for teachers and principals to accommodate learning differences. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:38:49 GMT /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-bringing-neurodiverse-learners-into-the-fold/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-struggling-to-discuss-the-election-in-class-these-5-steps-can-help/2024/10 For many teachers, political anxiety is the elephant in the classroom. The science of emotional intelligence can offer clarity. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:32:34 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-struggling-to-discuss-the-election-in-class-these-5-steps-can-help/2024/10 /teaching-learning/what-happened-when-a-district-put-struggling-students-in-regular-algebra/2024/10 In de-tracked classes with specially trained teachers, some struggling students saw their performance accelerate. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:04:31 GMT /teaching-learning/what-happened-when-a-district-put-struggling-students-in-regular-algebra/2024/10 /teaching-learning/2-districts-overhauled-how-they-teach-english-learners-heres-how/2024/10 They offer a case study in adopting an integrated, collaborative model that's a departure from teaching English learners in small groups. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:49:19 GMT /teaching-learning/2-districts-overhauled-how-they-teach-english-learners-heres-how/2024/10 /teaching-learning/heres-how-all-students-can-learn-to-enjoy-word-problems/2024/10 Teachers should weave students' cultural context into word problems, says math expert David Dai. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:07:59 GMT /teaching-learning/heres-how-all-students-can-learn-to-enjoy-word-problems/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-ed-schools-face-a-choice-reform-or-fade-away/2024/10 If schools of education are to be revitalized, it will likely be red states leading the way, an education professor argues. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:03:59 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-ed-schools-face-a-choice-reform-or-fade-away/2024/10