Instructional Strategies for an ‘ELL Teacher's Toolbox’

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Educators Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull Sypnieski share teacher-tested instructional strategies for English-language learners.

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)

Voices From the March: Teacher Finds Few Words to Reassure Frightened Students

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Dan Rouco teaches math at Barbara Goleman High School in Miami-Dade County, Fla., and faced his students' fear after the nearby Parkland shooting. (March 26, 2018)

Puerto Rico’s Students and Educators Grapple With Trauma

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The long-term impacts of Hurricane Maria on the mental health of Puerto Rico’s children and teachers could have big repercussions on the island’s future. (March 13, 2018)

Global Warming Debate Heats Up in Science Classrooms, State Legislatures

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Global warming is a politically charged issue, and now disagreements over the cause of climate change are playing out in science classrooms. (March 7, 2018)

Recovery and Controversy: A Status Report on Puerto Rico's Schools

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Reporter Andrew Ujifusa gives an update from Puerto Rico on where the U.S. territory's schools stand several months after Hurricane Maria. (March 5, 2018)

Parent Changemaker: Helping Meet the Needs of Students with Disabilities

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Schools are required to set up individualized education programs for students with disabilities, but for families, the process can be confusing and intimidating. In Chicago, some parents offer a helping hand.

Parent Changemaker: Fighting for Teacher Home Visits

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At first, single dad Paul Lumpkin was worried when his daughter’s kindergarten teacher asked to visit them at home. Now he advocates for parent-teacher home visits across the country. (January 22, 2018)

The Age of Artificial Intelligence: How Educators Can Prepare Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs

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Artificial intelligence will disrupt the workforce, and students need to be prepared. What must educators do to get young people ready for the coming disruptions? (January 9, 2018)

A Political Snapshot of America’s K-12 Educators

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A nationally representative Education Week survey shows rifts among teachers, principals, and superintendents on hot-button social issues affecting K-12 education, including immigration, charter schools, vouchers, and LGBT rights. (December 13, 2017)

Hands-On Farming Lessons for Preschoolers Fight Childhood Obesity

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As childhood obesity soars, educators in Colorado are trying to combat the problem by joining the farm-to-preschool movement. (December 12, 2017)