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Some of our weaknesses can make us stronger educators. One teacher explains how she reframed her fear of public speaking as an advantage.
My Fear of Public Speaking Makes Me a Better Teacher (Opinion)
Instead of viewing my nervousness as a weakness, I’ve learned it can connect me with my students.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Some of our weaknesses can make us stronger educators. One teacher explains how she reframed her fear of public speaking as an advantage.
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Losing federal enforcement of IDEA will have dire consequences, warns a disability advocate.
‘Educational Exile’: How Trump’s Layoffs Threaten Students With Disabilities (Opinion)
Here’s what’s at stake for millions of students if we lose federal enforcement of IDEA.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Losing federal enforcement of IDEA will have dire consequences, warns a disability advocate.
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I Was a Turnaround Principal. Here’s How You Change School Culture (Opinion): There are three questions that school leaders should ask themselves every day.
I Was a Turnaround Principal. Here’s How You Change School Culture (Opinion)
There are three questions that school leaders should ask themselves every day.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I Was a Turnaround Principal. Here’s How You Change School Culture (Opinion): There are three questions that school leaders should ask themselves every day.
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Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn’t Be Test Sites for AI ‘Security’ (Opinion): A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Consider it a warning.
Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn’t Be Test Sites for AI ‘Security’ (Opinion)
A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Consider it a warning.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn’t Be Test Sites for AI ‘Security’ (Opinion): A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Consider it a warning.
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How to Stop Hemorrhaging Teachers From the Profession (Opinion): Even as some teachers seek other careers, school leaders can stem the flow.
How to Stop Hemorrhaging Teachers From the Profession (Opinion)
Even as some teachers seek other careers, school leaders can stem the flow.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
How to Stop Hemorrhaging Teachers From the Profession (Opinion): Even as some teachers seek other careers, school leaders can stem the flow.
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Students Aren't Being Indoctrinated. The Real Problem Is Mistrust of Teachers (Opinion): Teachers are avoiding important, complex topics because they fear backlash.
Students Aren't Being Indoctrinated. The Real Problem Is Mistrust of Teachers (Opinion)
Teachers are avoiding important, complex topics because they fear backlash.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Students Aren't Being Indoctrinated. The Real Problem Is Mistrust of Teachers (Opinion): Teachers are avoiding important, complex topics because they fear backlash.
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How Are Trump Administration Policies Affecting the Classroom? (Opinion): Leaders cry in coaching sessions. Still, they show up brave and stand strong.
How Are Trump Administration Policies Affecting the Classroom? (Opinion)
Leaders cry in coaching sessions. Still, they show up brave and stand strong.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
How Are Trump Administration Policies Affecting the Classroom? (Opinion): Leaders cry in coaching sessions. Still, they show up brave and stand strong.
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The Difference Between 'Solving a Problem' and 'Changing Patterns' in Schools (Opinion): Advice on getting new habits to stick.
The Difference Between 'Solving a Problem' and 'Changing Patterns' in Schools (Opinion)
Advice on getting new habits to stick.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The Difference Between 'Solving a Problem' and 'Changing Patterns' in Schools (Opinion): Advice on getting new habits to stick.
Educators share how the Trump administration’s policies are affecting their classrooms. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social
How Are Trump Administration Policies Affecting the Classroom? (Opinion)
Leaders cry in coaching sessions. Still, they show up brave and stand strong.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Educators share how the Trump administration’s policies are affecting their classrooms. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social
“Educational change is ultimately about getting students, educators, or parents to embrace a new way of doing things,” says Rick Hess. “That’s a complicated proposition.”
The Difference Between 'Solving a Problem' and 'Changing Patterns' in Schools (Opinion)
Advice on getting new habits to stick.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
“Educational change is ultimately about getting students, educators, or parents to embrace a new way of doing things,” says Rick Hess. “That’s a complicated proposition.”
Even as some teachers seek other careers, school leaders can stem the flow. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social
How to Stop Hemorrhaging Teachers From the Profession (Opinion)
Even as some teachers seek other careers, school leaders can stem the flow.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Even as some teachers seek other careers, school leaders can stem the flow. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social
Teachers aren’t indoctrinating students, says an educator. Instead, they’re actually avoiding important, complex topics because they fear backlash.
Students Aren't Being Indoctrinated. The Real Problem Is Mistrust of Teachers (Opinion)
Teachers are avoiding important, complex topics because they fear backlash.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Teachers aren’t indoctrinating students, says an educator. Instead, they’re actually avoiding important, complex topics because they fear backlash.
Losing federal enforcement of IDEA will have dire consequences, warns a disability advocate.
‘Educational Exile’: How Trump’s Layoffs Threaten Students With Disabilities (Opinion)
Here’s what’s at stake for millions of students if we lose federal enforcement of IDEA.
www.edweek.org
November 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Losing federal enforcement of IDEA will have dire consequences, warns a disability advocate.
To get teachers to stay, adopt these 5 essential practices, says an educator.
How to Make Teachers Want to Stay at Your School (Opinion)
An instructional coach shares five essential practices for teacher retention.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
To get teachers to stay, adopt these 5 essential practices, says an educator.
Amid pushback against SEL, here’s what educators can do to underline its value.
SEL Doesn't Need a Rebrand. It Needs Something Else (Opinion)
Everyone in K-12 plays a role in ensuring social-emotional learning prospers, says Marc Brackett.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Amid pushback against SEL, here’s what educators can do to underline its value.
A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Ed. leaders should consider it a warning.
Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn’t Be Test Sites for AI ‘Security’ (Opinion)
A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Consider it a warning.
www.edweek.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Ed. leaders should consider it a warning.
School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how that can be changed.
How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative Learning (Opinion)
School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. That can be changed.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how that can be changed.
A former turnaround principal shares a simple yet transformative framework for improving school culture.
I Was a Turnaround Principal. Here’s How You Change School Culture (Opinion)
There are three questions that school leaders should ask themselves every day.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A former turnaround principal shares a simple yet transformative framework for improving school culture.
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Can School Reform Be Bipartisan Again? (Opinion): In a world dominated by social media, is there room for a more serious education debate
Can School Reform Be Bipartisan Again? (Opinion)
In a world dominated by social media, is there room for a more serious education debate
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November 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Can School Reform Be Bipartisan Again? (Opinion): In a world dominated by social media, is there room for a more serious education debate
Are you a new principal or a principal looking for tips on how to improve your leadership? Check out this biweekly principal advice column.
The Principal Is In: An Advice Column for Principals
In a biweekly Education Week column, experienced principals and other school leadership experts offer advice for their peers.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Are you a new principal or a principal looking for tips on how to improve your leadership? Check out this biweekly principal advice column.
In a world dominated by social media, is there room for a more serious education debate?
Can School Reform Be Bipartisan Again? (Opinion)
In a world dominated by social media, is there room for a more serious education debate?
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November 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
In a world dominated by social media, is there room for a more serious education debate?
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We Urgently Need Grading Reform. These 3 Things Stand in the Way (Opinion): Here’s what fuels the pushback against standards-based grading—and how to overcome it.
We Urgently Need Grading Reform. These 3 Things Stand in the Way (Opinion)
Here’s what fuels the pushback against standards-based grading—and how to overcome it.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We Urgently Need Grading Reform. These 3 Things Stand in the Way (Opinion): Here’s what fuels the pushback against standards-based grading—and how to overcome it.
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How Teachers Can Take Care of Themselves (Opinion): A retired teacher shares recommendations on setting healthy work-life boundaries.
How Teachers Can Take Care of Themselves (Opinion)
A retired teacher shares recommendations on setting healthy work-life boundaries.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
How Teachers Can Take Care of Themselves (Opinion): A retired teacher shares recommendations on setting healthy work-life boundaries.
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Images Should Reflect Real-Life Demographics (Opinion): A reader pushes back on the illustration used with an Education Week Opinion essay.
Images Should Reflect Real-Life Demographics (Opinion)
A reader pushes back on the illustration used with an Education Week Opinion essay.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Images Should Reflect Real-Life Demographics (Opinion): A reader pushes back on the illustration used with an Education Week Opinion essay.
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How Should Teachers Deal With Problematic Language in Literature? (Opinion): Offensive prose does show up in books. Ignoring it doesn't help students.
How Should Teachers Deal With Problematic Language in Literature? (Opinion)
Offensive prose does show up in books. Ignoring it doesn't help students.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
How Should Teachers Deal With Problematic Language in Literature? (Opinion): Offensive prose does show up in books. Ignoring it doesn't help students.