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Dec 132024NY Teacher Accused of Racism, School District Faces Backlash
NY Teacher Accused of Racism, School District Faces Backlash

There are essentially two sides in the debate over whether racial identity has a place in education.

Dec 122024The Curious Case of Falling Freshman Numbers in a Growing College Market
The Curious Case of Falling Freshman Numbers in a Growing College Market

There has been a drop in first-year college enrollment this fall that researchers are struggling to explain.

Dec 112024The Pentagon's Classroom: How the Military Shapes Education Policy
The Pentagon's Classroom: How the Military Shapes Education Policy

What does the Department of Defense have to do with public education?

Dec 102024Education Under Pressure: Addressing the Challenges of Economic Downturns in Schools
Education Under Pressure: Addressing the Challenges of Economic Downturns in Schools

The recent economic challenges that we have faced in the United States have significantly impacted our students' lives and our own jobs.

Dec 092024From Deficit to Strength: Making College Readiness Work for Young Men of Color
From Deficit to Strength: Making College Readiness Work for Young Men of Color

A new study explores how college-readiness practices often conflict with the cultural realities of young Black and Latino men.

Dec 082024PBL: Always the Answer, or Sometimes the Problem?
PBL: Always the Answer, or Sometimes the Problem?

Is Project-Based Learning always the answer when it comes to improving learning outcomes?

Dec 072024How to Support Literacy: A Guide to Impactful Charities
How to Support Literacy: A Guide to Impactful Charities

Literacy charities play a vital role in providing resources to underserved communities.

Dec 062024Middle Grade Marvels: Exploring Translated Stories for Young Readers
Middle Grade Marvels: Exploring Translated Stories for Young Readers

The School Library Journal has reviewed seven middle-grade books in translation.

Dec 052024From Seat Time to Skills: Rethinking Student Assessment
From Seat Time to Skills: Rethinking Student Assessment

Does a transcript accurately reflect student learning, or merely the hours spent in class?

Dec 042024NPD in Schools: What Teachers Need to Know
NPD in Schools: What Teachers Need to Know

As teachers, we encounter not only diverse personalities in the classroom, but real pathologies that can be challenging to manage.

Dec 032024Education at Risk: NEA's Critique of Linda McMahon's Nomination
Education at Risk: NEA's Critique of Linda McMahon's Nomination

Writer Amanda Litvinov critiques President Trump's nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education.

Dec 022024Aspiring Writers and AI: A Tool for Growth or a Substitute for Skill?
Aspiring Writers and AI: A Tool for Growth or a Substitute for Skill?

Does AI provide support to writers in the classroom, or does it replace their writing skills entirely?

Dec 012024Cultivating Gratitude: Building Joyful and Supportive Learning Environments
Cultivating Gratitude: Building Joyful and Supportive Learning Environments

Moments of gratitude can support a positive learning environment and enhance relationships.

Nov 302024Beyond Boredom: Engaging Students for Academic Growth
Beyond Boredom: Engaging Students for Academic Growth

Teachers know that student engagement directly impacts learning outcomes.

Nov 292024Breaking Down Barriers: A Curriculum for Change
Breaking Down Barriers: A Curriculum for Change

How can curriculum be designed to challenge racial stereotypes and promote critical thinking?

Nov 282024AI in the Classroom
AI in the Classroom

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the educational landscape.

Nov 272024Unmasking the Racial Implications of Bilingual Education
Unmasking the Racial Implications of Bilingual Education

Reporter Nadia Tamez-Robledo explores the complexities of bilingual education programs in the United States and their potential to both promote and perpetuate racial disparities.

Nov 262024Teacher Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Student Absenteeism
Teacher Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Student Absenteeism

Are teachers responsible for countering the negative effects of student absences?

Nov 252024Can History Change the World?
Can History Change the World?

American history education provides students with a foundation for understanding our country's past, present, and future.

Nov 242024Empowering Students to Navigate the Digital Age: A Call to Action for Educators
Empowering Students to Navigate the Digital Age: A Call to Action for Educators

Counselor (and writer) Michael Creekmore discusses the increasing prevalence of digital drama among students.

Nov 232024More Than Smart: The Power of Non-Academic Skills in Education
More Than Smart: The Power of Non-Academic Skills in Education

What are the non-academic skills that students need to succeed in school?

Nov 222024DEI: A Shield or a Sword? The Debate of Diversity Initiatives in Schools
DEI: A Shield or a Sword? The Debate of Diversity Initiatives in Schools

Proponents of DEI programs affirm that such programs provide teachers with resources to create a positive learning environment for all students.

Nov 212024A Crisis in the Classroom
A Crisis in the Classroom

Perry Rettig argues that the current emphasis on broad curriculum coverage and standardized testing is harming both teachers and students.

Nov 202024Navigating the Transition: Student Rights
Navigating the Transition: Student Rights

What protections do students have as they transition into independent adulthood?

Nov 192024Breaking the Cycle: Loan Forgiveness and Teacher Retention
Breaking the Cycle: Loan Forgiveness and Teacher Retention

Student loan forgiveness can benefit both current and aspiring college students, as well as teachers.

Nov 182024Focused Learning: A Closer Look
Focused Learning: A Closer Look

Education expert John Spencer discusses the importance of focused learning and how to create systems to support it.

Nov 172024The Three-Cueing System: A Closer Look
The Three-Cueing System: A Closer Look

What is “three-cueing” in literacy instruction?

Nov 162024The Subjective Science of Age-Appropriate Literature
The Subjective Science of Age-Appropriate Literature

Are there objective criteria for the appropriateness of books for particular grade levels?

Nov 152024AI: A Mirror to our Cultural Selves
AI: A Mirror to our Cultural Selves

John Nosta explores the ability of large language models like GPT-4 to understand and replicate cultural differences.

Nov 142024What Changes Can Schools Expect After the 2024 Election?
What Changes Can Schools Expect After the 2024 Election?

What do the 2024 election results mean for education in the United States?

Nov 132024AI's Faulty Feedback: Why Yes-Bots Hinder Learning
AI's Faulty Feedback: Why Yes-Bots Hinder Learning

Leon Furze discusses the concerning trend of AI models becoming synthetic sycophants.

Nov 122024Elevating Leadership
Elevating Leadership

Leadership Freak contributor Peter Thornton shares six ways in which leaders can add value.

Nov 112024The Silent Epidemic
The Silent Epidemic

Why is absenteeism on the rise in U.S. public schools?

Nov 102024The Power of SEL
The Power of SEL

The intention behind Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is to help students develop essential life skills like self-awareness and responsible decision-making.

Nov 092024Nature's Notebook: The Power of Journaling
Nature's Notebook: The Power of Journaling

Polly Diffenbaugh discusses how nature journaling can be used to engage students in science learning.

Nov 082024Breaking the Mold: Challenging the Status Quo in Education
Breaking the Mold: Challenging the Status Quo in Education

What avenues do teachers have in order to make change in their schools?

Nov 072024Is College for All Still the Answer? A New Perspective
Is College for All Still the Answer? A New Perspective

Michael B. Horn and Daniel Curtis explore the need for a shift in education towards a more career-focused approach.

Nov 062024AI in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators
AI in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

AI literacy empowers teachers to navigate the evolving educational landscape.

Nov 052024The Impact of Honors Courses on Student Achievement
The Impact of Honors Courses on Student Achievement

Should Honors courses even exist?

Nov 042024Nurturing Digital Natives: A Balanced Approach to Screen Time
Nurturing Digital Natives: A Balanced Approach to Screen Time

Excessive screen use can negatively impact students' attention spans and physical health.

Nov 032024The Great Kindergarten Gender Debate
The Great Kindergarten Gender Debate

A nonbinary teacher in Cupertino, California has been placed on leave following complaints from parents about age-inappropriate gender material.

Nov 022024Understanding the Dean of Students
Understanding the Dean of Students

What is the role of a Dean?

Nov 012024Zero Tolerance: Hamilton College Suspends Student Over Anti-Semitic Remarks
Zero Tolerance: Hamilton College Suspends Student Over Anti-Semitic Remarks

A Hamilton College student was arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated harassment after posting anti-Semitic remarks on campus.

Oct 312024Funding the Future: Why School Board Election Spending Matters for Teachers and Students
Funding the Future: Why School Board Election Spending Matters for Teachers and Students

School board elections impact the overall direction of our schools.

Oct 302024Reframing Gossip: A Latina Perspective
Reframing Gossip: A Latina Perspective

A new study examines the role of chisme (gossip) in the lives of Latina middle school girls.

Oct 292024Strategies for Struggling Readers
Strategies for Struggling Readers

What do we do with students who are reading below their grade level?

Oct 282024Silent Reading, Loud Learning: Teaching Library Etiquette for a Better Classroom
Silent Reading, Loud Learning: Teaching Library Etiquette for a Better Classroom

The fundamentals of library etiquette contribute to a respectful learning environment.

Oct 272024Navigating the Noise: How to Avoid the One-and-Done Bias in Elections
Navigating the Noise: How to Avoid the One-and-Done Bias in Elections

Thomas Bateman discusses the one-and-done bias, a tendency to form an initial opinion about a candidate and stick to it.

Oct 262024School Choice: A Double-Edged Sword?
School Choice: A Double-Edged Sword?

Do school voucher programs undermine public education?

Oct 252024The Future of Learning: AI and Human Potential
The Future of Learning: AI and Human Potential

Artificial Intelligence is dominating many conversations around the future of education.

Oct 242024Is Traditional Education Obsolete? A Case for Work-Based Learning
Is Traditional Education Obsolete? A Case for Work-Based Learning

Work-based learning programs offer students a hands-on approach to education.

Oct 232024More Than Academics: The Role of Schools in Student Well-Being
More Than Academics: The Role of Schools in Student Well-Being

How can administrators improve academic outcomes when challenges extend outside of the school building?

Oct 222024Early Childhood Education: The Foundation for Future Learning
Early Childhood Education: The Foundation for Future Learning

Early childhood educators play a crucial role in a child's early development.

Oct 212024The Limits of Education Freedom
The Limits of Education Freedom

Frederick Hess recounts a conversation with his Uber driver about school choice.

Oct 202024Unlocking Student Potential With UDL
Unlocking Student Potential With UDL

Is UDL another professional development fad, or is it something that can change how we teach?

Oct 192024Teacher Solidarity: Why We Should Care
Teacher Solidarity: Why We Should Care

Teachers are generally invested in the fate of their unemployed colleagues.

Oct 182024Teacher Fired for Sharing Banned Books
Teacher Fired for Sharing Banned Books

A teacher lost her teaching license for sharing a list of banned books, and it’s raising concerns about censorship in the classroom.

Oct 172024Behind the Wheel: A Homeschool Proposition
Behind the Wheel: A Homeschool Proposition

Do parents have the right to take over certain parts of their child’s education?

Oct 162024Printz-Worthy: Why These Young Adult Novels Deserve a Spot in Your Classroom
Printz-Worthy: Why These Young Adult Novels Deserve a Spot in Your Classroom

The 2025 Printz Award is around the corner, and it should be on every ELA teacher’s radar.

Oct 152024The Price of Hope: The Hidden Costs of Optimism
The Price of Hope: The Hidden Costs of Optimism

In today’s article from Psychology Today, Anthony Silard discusses the impact of optimism and pessimism on our well-being.

Oct 142024When Does the School Day End? (No, Really)
When Does the School Day End? (No, Really)

As teachers, when does our professional life end, and our personal life begin?

Oct 132024Beyond Memorization: The Importance of Mastery Learning
Beyond Memorization: The Importance of Mastery Learning

The focus of today’s article is Mastery Learning.

Oct 122024Transforming Your Classroom Through Co-Teaching
Transforming Your Classroom Through Co-Teaching

Braxton Hall argues that co-teaching can be a transformative experience for both students and teachers.

Oct 112024The Challenges of a Crumbling Classroom
The Challenges of a Crumbling Classroom

If you had to be honest about the physical state of your school, what would you say?

Oct 102024Navigating Political Waters in our Schools
Navigating Political Waters in our Schools

Administrators must carefully navigate polarizing political issues.

Oct 092024Retired Police Officer's Actions Reflect Rising Tensions
Retired Police Officer's Actions Reflect Rising Tensions

A retired police officer was found guilty of threatening a local high school teacher.

Oct 082024The Role of Schools in Shaping Young Voters
The Role of Schools in Shaping Young Voters

How can we encourage our current students to be interested in their civic duties?

Oct 072024Breaking Free: The School Choice Movement
Breaking Free: The School Choice Movement

“School Choice” is a broad term that encompasses various policies aimed at giving parents more options.

Oct 062024NYCCRHP: A New Digital Resource for K-12 Students
NYCCRHP: A New Digital Resource for K-12 Students

The School Library Journal has reviewed a new digital archive.

Oct 052024Wake Up Worried: The Link Between Phone Use and Student Anxiety
Wake Up Worried: The Link Between Phone Use and Student Anxiety

Why is this generation of students so anxious?

Oct 042024The Importance of Slang in Teacher-Student Relationships
The Importance of Slang in Teacher-Student Relationships

If teachers are trying to stand on business, they should learn the latest slang.

Oct 032024Overcoming the Challenges of New Teaching Jobs
Overcoming the Challenges of New Teaching Jobs

Contributor Christie Rodgers addresses the challenges of teacher burnout.

Oct 022024Closing the Educational Divide
Closing the Educational Divide

Why do students from certain ethnic groups face lower academic outcomes than others?

Oct 012024Crafting the Perfect Presidential Bio
Crafting the Perfect Presidential Bio

A university president's biography message should convey his leadership experience and commitment to the institution's mission.

Sep 302024Why Your Child Might Be Leaving Lunch Uneaten
Why Your Child Might Be Leaving Lunch Uneaten

Many children struggle with eating their school lunches.

Sep 292024Balancing Academic Freedom with School Policies
Balancing Academic Freedom with School Policies

How much freedom of speech do teachers really have in the classroom?

Sep 282024Degrees as a Signal of Skill and Knowledge: A Deeper Dive
Degrees as a Signal of Skill and Knowledge: A Deeper Dive

Degree requirements often serve as a reflection of an individual's skills and dedication.