Discussing Hate: Advice for Teachers From Teachers

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After the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., in August, teachers came together to share resources on how to best discuss racism and hatred in the classroom. Here are five pieces of advice from educators. (August 22, 2017)

Building the Workforce: Apprenticeship Program Offers College Credit, Paychecks, and Diplomas

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Colorado student apprentices this year are earning diplomas, paychecks, and college credit while helping the state build its future workforce. (September 27, 2017)

Giving Parents a Prominent Voice in Schools

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Trise Moore, who is in charge of family engagement in Washington state’s Federal Way school district, helps parents navigate the system and ensures their voices are heard in major decisions. (February 22, 2017)

Using “Hamilton” in the Classroom

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In New York City, 400 public school teachers got free tickets to “Hamilton" and the chance to bring the musical's historical themes and lessons about immigration and diversity into the classroom. (March 27, 2017)

Is Year-Round Schooling Better for Students and Teachers?

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The traditional school calendar, with its long summer break, is outdated, say supporters of year-round schooling. Nearly 4,000 schools, including those in Holt, Mich., are trying something different. (July 24, 2018)

Civil Rights Activists Bring History to Life for a New Generation

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Elementary school students from a Chicago charter school journeyed more than 600 miles for a lesson on how children and teenagers changed the course of history—from the people who were there. (May 17, 2018)

How Teachers Can Get Rid of Traditional Grades to Promote Learning

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Education Week Teacher blogger, author, and National Board-certified teacher Starr Sackstein discusses how teachers can move beyond grades to assess student learning in a meaningful way. (May 22, 2017)

Continuous Improvement in a Nutshell

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There's no silver bullet in education--but there may be a toolkit. Explore how districts are using "continuous improvement" strategies to keep getting better. (June 29, 2018)

Fostering a Love of Reading - Meet a 2017 Leader to Learn From

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César Morales, the superintendent in California's Oxnard Elementary district, has leveraged a 1-to1 tablet program for a massive bilingual-literacy effort that is developing a love of reading for students and families. (January 5, 2017)

With ‘Solidarity Tour,’ Steven Van Zandt Gives Teachers PD and a Rock Concert

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The member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and actor from The Sopranos is touring the country with his band to promote music education and show solidarity with teachers. (November 6, 2018)

Teaching Students to Solve Complex Problems

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Aileen Owens is director of technology and innovation at South Fayette School District in McDonald, Pa. She talks about the district’s goal of preparing students to solve the world’s most vexing problems by teaching them how to think. (June 14, 2017)