Elizabeth Heubeck
@eheubeck.bsky.social
Journalist covering K-12 education for Education Week: What kids are learning, how teachers are feeling, etc.
The semiconductor industry is growing at a dizzying rate in Arizona, earning Phoenix the nickname ‘Silicon Desert’. But few high school students even know what a semiconductor is. Chandler Unified acted fast to change that. Read my latest for @edweek.org:
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In 'Silicon Desert,' a School Prepares Students to Join the Semiconductor Boom
An Arizona school district is drawing on higher ed and industry to build a CTE program in a growing high-tech field.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The semiconductor industry is growing at a dizzying rate in Arizona, earning Phoenix the nickname ‘Silicon Desert’. But few high school students even know what a semiconductor is. Chandler Unified acted fast to change that. Read my latest for @edweek.org:
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Think about the energy it takes to be an effective teacher. Then consider what it's like to teach with insomnia, brain fog, or other symptoms of menopause. A recent breakthrough means far fewer teachers will suffer in silence. Read my latest for @edweek.org:
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
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Teaching During Menopause? You May Want to Hear This News
The FDA will remove warning labels on HRT, a treatment for menopause. Here's why it matters.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Think about the energy it takes to be an effective teacher. Then consider what it's like to teach with insomnia, brain fog, or other symptoms of menopause. A recent breakthrough means far fewer teachers will suffer in silence. Read my latest for @edweek.org:
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Kids with ADHD are twice as likely to drop out of school as their peers without the disorder. It's no wonder.
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ADHD Is Punished in Schools. How Teachers Can Flip the Script
These strategies can help manage the behavior of students with ADHD more effectively.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Kids with ADHD are twice as likely to drop out of school as their peers without the disorder. It's no wonder.
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Kindergarteners are having a tough time with self-control. What's the solution?
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Is More Playtime the Antidote to Kindergarteners’ Behavior Problems?
Kindergarteners are struggling with self-control—a key indicator of kindergarten readiness. Is more unstructured play a solution?
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August 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Kindergarteners are having a tough time with self-control. What's the solution?
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With schools understaffed, teachers wonder where to put students whose parents opt them out of classroom instruction on religious grounds.
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Teachers Face New Burdens After Supreme Court LGBTQ+ Opt-Out Ruling
A Supreme Court ruling allowing parents to opt their children out of certain lessons could add new challenges for teachers.
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July 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
With schools understaffed, teachers wonder where to put students whose parents opt them out of classroom instruction on religious grounds.
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Getting teens to put down their phones is like asking them to cut off an appendage. See how these principals made it happen this school year.
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Cellphone Ban Adopters Share How They Did It—and How It's Changed Students
School administrators detail how they got staff, students, and parents to believe in new, stricter cellphone policies.
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May 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Getting teens to put down their phones is like asking them to cut off an appendage. See how these principals made it happen this school year.
www.edweek.org/technology/c...
www.edweek.org/technology/c...
Several states still adhere to "abstinence-only" sex ed. Meanwhile, a fair # of teens get their info from online porn.
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Netflix's 'Adolescence' Sparks Debate Over Sex Education in Schools
Sex education, generally ill-equipped to handle subject matter to which teens are exposed, is getting further squeezed.
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May 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Several states still adhere to "abstinence-only" sex ed. Meanwhile, a fair # of teens get their info from online porn.
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The popular Netflix series raises tough questions. Read my latest for Education Week.
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Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ Sounds an Alarm on Troubled Teens. What Can Teachers Do?
The popular Netflix series "Adolescence" raises questions about what schools can do for troubled teens.
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April 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The popular Netflix series raises tough questions. Read my latest for Education Week.
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Kids seem "off" today? Daylight savings time could be to blame. www.edweek.org/leadership/w...
What to Expect From Students After the Start of Daylight Saving Time
Countless students arrive at school sleep-deprived. Health experts say daylight saving time adds to the problem.
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March 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Kids seem "off" today? Daylight savings time could be to blame. www.edweek.org/leadership/w...
Math anxiety can be crippling for students of all abilities and ages. Learn more in my latest for @edweek.bsky.social
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Why So Many Students Struggle With Math Anxiety—and How to Help
Math anxiety holds students back from reaching their potential. Experts share insights on the problem and strategies to combat it.
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February 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Math anxiety can be crippling for students of all abilities and ages. Learn more in my latest for @edweek.bsky.social
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In my latest article for @edweek.bsky.social, I tackle one of the biggest myths about dyslexia--and more.
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What Educators Need to Know About Dyslexia—and Why It's Not Something to 'Fix'
Curing dyslexia isn't an option, say experts. But with today's resources, there's a lot of reason for optimism.
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February 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In my latest article for @edweek.bsky.social, I tackle one of the biggest myths about dyslexia--and more.
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Excited to share my @edweek.bsky.social project, Why School Isn’t Working For So Many Boys... Some stats were shocking, like boys, esp. Black boys, getting suspended in preschool, & how many boys think school's a waste of time. But there were bright spots, too.
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Why School Isn't Working for Many Boys and What Could Help
Teachers report in a new survey that boys are less focused and engaged than their female counterparts.
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January 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Excited to share my @edweek.bsky.social project, Why School Isn’t Working For So Many Boys... Some stats were shocking, like boys, esp. Black boys, getting suspended in preschool, & how many boys think school's a waste of time. But there were bright spots, too.
www.edweek.org/leadership/w...
www.edweek.org/leadership/w...