Do State Tests Accurately Measure What Students Need to Know?
Standardized testing—including state assessments for accountability purposes—is an annual reality in K-12 schools. But more than half of educators—nearly 60 percent—don’t believe […]
Some students are returning to school after LA fires : NPR
Second grader Augusta Robbins sits on the floor drawing at the temporary Airbnb her family was staying in. Since her family home […]
How English-Learner Standards Can Help Teachers Help Students
Jenni Torres has taken the helm as the new executive director of WIDA, the consortium that oversees English-language proficiency tests used by […]
This Is How ‘Woke’ Schools Really Are—According to Students
As Republican legislators have passed laws banning the teaching of “critical race theory” in schools, and teachers have argued that the left-wing […]
Midwest schools struggling to serve students experiencing housing instability
A public radio investigation has found that Midwest schools are struggling to serve students who experience housing instability, despite a federal law […]
How Teachers Can Care for Their Students and Themselves This Year (Downloadable) (Opinion)
Welcome back, teachers! You and your students have just begun the often-challenging second half of the school year. I know. I’ve been […]
Tips for Easing Students Back Into Routines After Winter Break
The transition from card games with family to lessons in a classroom after winter break is tough for both students and teachers. […]
The fires in Los Angeles closed school for more than 600,000 students : NPR
Jose Centeno hands food to LAUSD student Jesus Sanchez at Hollenbeck Middle School on Friday, Jan. 10. Jireh Deng for NPR hide […]
Special education students benefit from school integration. It doesn’t always happen : NPR
Kellen Hedler’s classroom aid, Parker Van Buskirk, checks in with Kellen as he works on an assignment. Kellen is largely independent throughout […]
How 3 Top Math Teachers Nurture Students’ Ability to Tackle Challenge
Some of the biggest challenges in teaching math aren’t about the numbers and operations themselves, but students’ attitudes toward them. Getting students […]
Some colleges are offering to admit students before they even apply
Amid concerns about the complexity and stress of college admissions, some schools are flipping the script by offering to admit students who […]
Don’t Shield Students From Offensive Language in Literature. Do This Instead (Opinion)
It’s not uncommon for classic children’s books or literature to contain offensive language. How should we teachers deal with that challenge? ‘The […]
