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Rather than bringing in a box of donuts, here are 3 simple ways to celebrate the great work happening in your school.
3 Simple Ways to Celebrate the Great Work Happening in Your School (Opinion)
This principal is trying to tap into intrinsic motivators rather than just bringing another box of donuts.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Rather than bringing in a box of donuts, here are 3 simple ways to celebrate the great work happening in your school.
There are pros and cons to forcing state tests on private schools receiving tax dollars.
Should States Mandate Student Testing for Choice Programs? (Opinion)
There are pros and cons to forcing state tests on private schools receiving tax dollars.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
There are pros and cons to forcing state tests on private schools receiving tax dollars.
When debating the appropriate use of AI in schools, don’t get ahead of yourself. This is the question you must answer.
The Question You Need to Answer Before Crafting Any New Ed-Tech Policy (Opinion)
When debating the appropriate use of AI in schools, don't get ahead of yourself.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
When debating the appropriate use of AI in schools, don’t get ahead of yourself. This is the question you must answer.
A Navajo scholar offers insight and resources for educators during Native American Heritage Month. #EWArchive
'We Exist': How to Learn About Native Americans Through Native Lenses (Opinion)
A Navajo scholar offers both perspective and resources for making Native American Heritage Month part of your classroom.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A Navajo scholar offers insight and resources for educators during Native American Heritage Month. #EWArchive
A teacher shares a simple way to spread joy in the season of thanks and celebration. #EWArchive
Give the Gift of Kindness: How to Create a Culture of Gratitude in Your School (Opinion)
In the season of thanks and celebration, a middle school teacher proposes spreading a little joy through notecards.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A teacher shares a simple way to spread joy in the season of thanks and celebration. #EWArchive
As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. There's a way to change that. @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It So (Opinion)
As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. There's a way to change that.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:47 AM
As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. There's a way to change that. @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
Math teachers and researchers discuss how to make the subject more engaging and accessible.
How to Make Every Student Feel Like a ‘Math Person’ (Opinion)
Math teachers and researchers discuss how to make the subject more engaging and accessible.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Math teachers and researchers discuss how to make the subject more engaging and accessible.
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'This Place Feels Like Me': Why My School District Needed a Microschool (Opinion): A superintendent writes about adding a small, flexible learning site to his district's traditional schools.
'This Place Feels Like Me': Why My School District Needed a Microschool (Opinion)
A superintendent writes about adding a small, flexible learning site to his district's traditional schools.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
'This Place Feels Like Me': Why My School District Needed a Microschool (Opinion): A superintendent writes about adding a small, flexible learning site to his district's traditional schools.
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If Students Understand Their Emotions, They Learn Better (Opinion): Equipped with the right skills, students can navigate tough situations in and outside school.
If Students Understand Their Emotions, They Learn Better (Opinion)
Equipped with the right skills, students can navigate tough situations in and outside school.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
If Students Understand Their Emotions, They Learn Better (Opinion): Equipped with the right skills, students can navigate tough situations in and outside school.
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How to Make Every Student Feel Like a ‘Math Person’ (Opinion): Math teachers and researchers discuss how to make the subject more engaging and accessible.
How to Make Every Student Feel Like a ‘Math Person’ (Opinion)
Math teachers and researchers discuss how to make the subject more engaging and accessible.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
How to Make Every Student Feel Like a ‘Math Person’ (Opinion): Math teachers and researchers discuss how to make the subject more engaging and accessible.
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Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It So (Opinion): As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. How to change that.
Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It So (Opinion)
As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. How to change that.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It So (Opinion): As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. How to change that.
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The Question You Need to Answer Before Crafting Any New Ed-Tech Policy (Opinion): When debating the appropriate use of AI in schools, don't get ahead of yourself.
The Question You Need to Answer Before Crafting Any New Ed-Tech Policy (Opinion)
When debating the appropriate use of AI in schools, don't get ahead of yourself.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Question You Need to Answer Before Crafting Any New Ed-Tech Policy (Opinion): When debating the appropriate use of AI in schools, don't get ahead of yourself.
An educator shares some practical tips she learned from a former student about helping seemingly unmotivated students. #EWArchive
How to Reach Reluctant Learners (Opinion)
Nancy Barile shares some practical tips she learned from a former student about helping seemingly unmotivated students.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
An educator shares some practical tips she learned from a former student about helping seemingly unmotivated students. #EWArchive
His students started saying “Thank you” after each lesson, and it made a difference. #EWArchive
A Culture of Gratitude (Opinion)
A few years ago, they started saying "Thank you" after each lesson, and it made a difference.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
His students started saying “Thank you” after each lesson, and it made a difference. #EWArchive
The reasons for teacher burnout are complex and varied, and the solutions are not obvious, writes an assistant principal. #EWArchive
3 Misconceptions About Educator Self-Care (Opinion)
The reasons for teacher burnout are complex and varied, and the solutions are not obvious, writes Brandi Ansley.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The reasons for teacher burnout are complex and varied, and the solutions are not obvious, writes an assistant principal. #EWArchive
Equipped with the right skills, students can navigate tough situations in and outside school. Educators share how. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social
If Students Understand Their Emotions, They Learn Better (Opinion)
Equipped with the right skills, students can navigate tough situations in and outside school.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Equipped with the right skills, students can navigate tough situations in and outside school. Educators share how. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social
A superintendent writes about adding a small, flexible learning site to his district's traditional schools.
'This Place Feels Like Me': Why My School District Needed a Microschool (Opinion)
A superintendent writes about adding a small, flexible learning site to his district's traditional schools.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A superintendent writes about adding a small, flexible learning site to his district's traditional schools.
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.