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Tricks of the (Principal) Trade: 7 Ways to Support Teachers (Opinion) Making life better for teachers doesn't have to be costly.

These administrators offer tips on how to enhance the quality of life for both students and teachers. #EWOpinion

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In Today's Political Climate, Teachers Must Center Empathy (Opinion) Kwame Sarfo-Mensah offers guidance on how teachers can model courage and leadership for students.

This author shares strategies for teachers to serve as courageous and leading role models for their students. #EWOpinion

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To Get Culturally Responsive Teaching Right, Follow These 3 Basic Tenets (Opinion) Prioritizing students' academic success is fundamental to getting this instructional approach right.

These educators offer practical tips for avoiding typical pitfalls in culturally responsive teaching. #EWOpinion

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How Much Autonomy Should Teachers Have Over Instructional Materials? (Opinion) Some policymakers are pushing schools to adopt high-quality scripted lessons for teachers. And here's why.

This conversation explores why certain policymakers are pressuring schools to adopt high-quality, scripted curriculum for educators. #EWOpinion

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How a Weekly Email to My Staff Made Me a Better District Leader (Opinion) Writing helps make sense out of what feels messy and focus us on what's most important.

This superintendent shares his reasoning for why writing helps organize "messy" thoughts and directs our attention toward what truly matters. #EWOpinion

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No, Teaching Isn’t Customer Service (Opinion) Treating students and parents as “customers” often means asking teachers to endure disrespect and inflate grades.

This teacher explains how the policy of treating students and parents as "customers" often forces educators to tolerate disrespect and inflate grades. #EWOpinion

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How to Change Teachers' Minds About Leaving the Classroom (Opinion) The underlying reasons teachers are leaving the classroom aren't always obvious. Here's how they can be overcome.

These actionable strategies provide a way to overcome the common challenges that drive teachers away from the classroom. #EWOpinion

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For Principals, Emotional Intelligence Is More Than Just Being ‘Nice’ (Opinion) Emotions are contagious. When leaders struggle, the school environment does, too.

A professor and his colleagues detail why a school leader must have emotional intelligence to effectively influence the school environment. #EWOpinion

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My Career Began on a Zoom Screen 5 Years Ago. I Still Fell in Love With Teaching (Opinion) Public education has become front-page news for all the wrong reasons. That’s not the whole story.

This teacher argues that the recent turbulent image of public education fails to capture its complete reality. #EWOpinion

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6 Active Reading Strategies to Engage Students (DOWNLOADABLE) (Opinion) How can teachers scaffold literacy instruction for developing readers? Start here.

To boost students' success with active reading, this veteran educator offers six essential strategies. #EWOpinion

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3 Tips to Help Principals Handle the Government Shutdown (Opinion) When the federal government shuts down, the ripple effects eventually reach schools.

This former high school principal is detailing strategies for other principals to successfully manage during the government shutdown. #EWOpinion

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This School Year, Prioritize Youth Mental Health. Here’s How (Opinion) Especially in rural areas, there's a critical shortage of child mental health care providers.

A former governor explains why the scarcity of child mental health care providers has reached a critical point, particularly in rural areas. #EWOpinion

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There's a Generational Difference in How Teachers Use Cellphones (Opinion) Mistaking this as generational fragility or resistance to professionalism is an oversimplification.

This veteran principal thinks that conversations about teacher cell phone use are often oversimplified along generational lines. #EWOpinion

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I Tied My Self-Worth to Teaching. That's Why I Had to Leave (Opinion) Trying to be the perfect educator in my second year brought an insane amount of pressure.

"My self-worth was so tied to teaching that I was neglecting other parts of myself that I loved."

An educator shares how they would show up for themselves, both in and out of the classroom, if they went back to teaching. #EWOpinion

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I Tied My Self-Worth to Teaching. That's Why I Had to Leave (Opinion) Trying to be the perfect educator in my second year brought an insane amount of pressure.

Trying to be the perfect educator in my second year brought an insane amount of pressure. #EWOpinion #K12

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Correlation? Causation? Effect Sizes? What Should a Teacher Trust? (Opinion) Understanding research implications for the classroom is key to determining student outcomes.

This education finance leader shares her advice on research interpretation for teachers.
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A New Test for Some Would-Be Teachers Might Just Be a Political Move (Opinion) The goal of an assessment shouldn't be performative politics.

This conversation examines Oklahoma's recent America-First Assessment, along with what it could mean for students, teachers, and parents. #EWOpinion

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Advice for Beginning—and Veteran—Teachers (Opinion) Larry Ferlazzo offers advice for new teachers gleaned from his many years of experience in the classroom.

This veteran educator is sharing his "pearls of wisdom" that he believes teachers can use at any stage of their career. #EWOpinion

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First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their Power (Opinion) At 62, I started graduate school the same day my grandson began kindergarten, proof that curiosity and growth never retire.

This leadership coach shares how he learned that curiosity and growth never retire. #EWOpinion

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Students Can Easily Fall for Dangerous Messaging. What Teachers Can Do (Opinion) Bad feelings and alienation can plague young people. You can address those emotions in the classroom.

This author explains why addressing "bad feelings" and "alienation" in the classroom is key to combating the dangerous messages that students can be exposed to online. #EWOpinion

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‘Gen Z Isn’t Lazy’: Let’s Rethink What We Expect of New Teachers (Opinion) When a new teacher requested a mental health day, I flinched—then I listened.

This veteran principal shares what "made her flinch" during a conversation with one of the first Gen-Z teachers she hired. #EWOpinion

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Here's What Educators Want Superintendents to Know (Opinion) Maintaining a positive attitude is one key ingredient for district leaders.

These educators have advice for their district superintendents. #EWOpinion

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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.

This principal uses intrinsic motivators for his teachers, rather than just bringing another box of donuts. #EWOpinion

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Improve Your Teaching With These Easy-to-Prep Strategies (Opinion) Educators share easy steps that teachers can take to bring about big differences in their instruction.

These educators share easy steps that other teachers can take to make a noticeable difference in their instruction. #EWOpinion

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How Can Education Savings Accounts Serve Students With Special Needs? (Opinion) The state that pioneered the ESA is overseeing more than 10,000 requests daily from families for education expenses.

Education savings account (ESA) laws have been adopted by a number of states over the past few years. One major area of focus has been their impact on students with special needs.

A state board official from one of the first states to adopt the program shares her perspective. #EWOpinion

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Want Students to Read on Grade Level? These Strategies Can Help (Opinion) Here's how to scaffold literacy instruction through active reading, peer-assisted learning, and more.

Are you concerned about how to help students access grade-level texts?

A veteran educator shares tips for scaffolding literacy instruction through active reading, peer-assisted learning, and more. #EWOpinion

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Students Are Regularly Exposed to Sexist Content Online. What Should Teachers Do (Opinion) Andrew Tate's messaging about the "manosphere" is just one example of the dangerous messages students are receiving.

Many teachers report that young male students have been influenced by misogyny and sexism that's exhibited from influencers they see online.

This education leader shares her perspective on good responses for when this behavior is seen in the classroom. #EWOpinion

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Students Make Mistakes. Here Are Better Ways to Correct Them (Opinion) Teachers need to take care in how they give feedback so they don't break trust with students.

These educators offer advice on the best ways for teachers to respond when students make mistakes. #EWOpinion

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Boys Are Struggling in School. What Can Be Done? (Opinion) Girls outpace boys at nearly every level of academic achievement. Author Richard Reeves shares his thoughts.

Girls outpace boys at nearly every level of academic achievement.

This education leader shares his thoughts on the trend. #EWOpinion

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Want to Be a Better Education Leader? Try These 5 Strategies (Opinion) Teams should leave you feeling more connected, not drained and disengaged.

These education leaders believe that teams should leave you feeling more connected, not drained or disengaged.

They offer five strategies for approaching team culture. #EWOpinion

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