Voices of History: John A. Stokes

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In 1951, John A. Stokes led a student protest against the poor conditions in his segregated high school in Prince Edward County, Va., and later became a plaintiff in a case that was decided as part of Brown v. Board. (May 13, 2014)

Blended Learning, Real Teaching

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Students and teachers at Mott Hall V Middle School in New York City experience a blended learning environment, which combines online learning and face-to-face instruction. (March 9, 2012)

The Journey to a Growth Mindset: Carol Dweck's Live Keynote Presentation

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Carol Dweck presented and discussed her latest research around "growth mindsets" at Education Week's Leaders to Learn From event in Washington, D.C. on March 11, 2016. (March 14, 2016)

What Constitutional Rights Do Students Have?

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When it comes to paddling or censorship, the courts have ruled that U.S. students don’t always share the same constitutional rights as adults outside of school. Learn more about the Constitution’s limited reach into schoolhouse doors.

Snapchat and Schools - Monitoring What Students Post Online

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Schools are paying attention to what students post online, concerned about school safety and culture. Critics say this may violate free-speech and privacy rights. Here’s the view from one district. (June 20, 2017)

To Introduce Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom, This District Starts With Its Teachers

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Cambridge Public Schools in Massachusetts is working to incorporate yoga and mindfulness into classrooms to help both students and teachers manage their stress and regulate their emotions. (June 7, 2017)

What Does It Mean to Be a Successful Teacher? A Conversation With John Hattie

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Teaching is about engaging students in a passion for learning and working collaboratively with colleagues, explains John Hattie in a discussion with Education Week’s Elizabeth Rich. (April 11, 2018)

Helping Students Relax and Focus Before Exams

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High-stakes exams can be stressful for students. A new study suggests ways teachers can help reduce pre-test jitters. (March 25, 2019)

Academic Redshirting, and Why It’s Not So Simple

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When it comes time for elementary school, some parents decide to hold their child back a year from kindergarten. Here’s some advantages—and cautions. (August 27, 2019)

What Are Your Worst Professional Development Stories?

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Education Week asked teachers to tweet us examples of professional development activities that were bizarre, boring, or just didn't work.

How Media Literacy Can Help Students Discern Fake News

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How can teachers help students tell fact from media fiction? Educators and media literacy advocates in Washington state are working together with legislators to address the problem. (June 6, 2017)