Teaching the 2024 Election: Learning Opportunity or Landmine?
As the presidential campaign heats up and school starts soon, social studies teachers weigh in on whether and how to cover it in class.
Education Week > Teaching & Learning![Teaching the 2024 Election: Learning Opportunity or Landmine?](https://epe.brightspotcdn.com/9f/f6/feb1c049470089ef932ce70dca4d/042723-school-board-fs-blad-1399726385.jpg)
Let Kids Be Weird. They Learn Better That Way
The more opportunities students have to showcase their personalities and creativity, the better off students (and teachers) will be.
Education Week > Teaching & Learning![Let Kids Be Weird. They Learn Better That Way](https://epe.brightspotcdn.com/f5/3d/b6152e6c4a22a497865b5fef0e1f/072024-opinion-canny-let-kids-be-weird-2040348486.jpg)
The Nation's Largest Teachers' Union Endorses Kamala Harris for President
The National Education Association's endorsement follows that of the American Federation of Teachers.
Education Week > Teaching & Learning![The Nation's Largest Teachers' Union Endorses Kamala Harris for President](https://epe.brightspotcdn.com/86/7f/f72e404741949ddd0c419878679d/072424-kamala-harris-2-ap-bs.jpg)
From Grade Books to Gold Medals: These Teachers Are Olympians and Paralympians
American teachers are among the athletes competing in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
Education Week > Teaching & Learning![From Grade Books to Gold Medals: These Teachers Are Olympians and Paralympians](https://epe.brightspotcdn.com/34/e2/0f3f20294774b0bcf991c8ea7aeb/071724-thea-lafond-1-ap-bs.jpg)
Is Cellphone Management a No-Win Situation? Teachers Weigh In
On social media, educators share their experiences on trying to manage cellphones in the classroom.
Education Week > Teaching & Learning![Is Cellphone Management a No-Win Situation? Teachers Weigh In](https://epe.brightspotcdn.com/e0/6c/81b6597c40cb851168d612f9b78b/classroom-cellphone-management-1822669165-2.jpg)
Special Ed. Policies Can Change Fast. Districts Can Help Families Navigate Them
States have raised the maximum age of eligibility for special education services. But policies often change quickly.
Education Week > Teaching & Learning![Special Ed. Policies Can Change Fast. Districts Can Help Families Navigate Them](https://epe.brightspotcdn.com/be/30/504558e14755a7383be3cc52aca3/071524-adult-spec-ed-1-ap-bs.jpg)
Should the Bible Be Taught in Public Schools?
Are recent pushes to include the Bible about cultural literacy—or a pretext for politicians who want Christianity in public schools?
Education Week > Teaching & Learning![Should the Bible Be Taught in Public Schools?](https://epe.brightspotcdn.com/b0/10/89f754f64c10a391a8b6559403c9/teaching-bible-classroom-172756246.jpg)
Media Literacy Is an Essential Skill. Schools Should Teach It That Way
From biased news coverage to generative AI, students (and adults) need help now more than ever to stay abreast of what’s real—or misleading.
Education Week > Teaching & Learning![Media Literacy Is an Essential Skill. Schools Should Teach It That Way](https://epe.brightspotcdn.com/52/67/a67b466a427eb248e204e7761f9b/0724-opinion-norlander-fs-1894852685.jpg)
How to Kill Student Curiosity in 5 Steps (and What to Do Instead)
In countless classrooms across the nation, I’ve observed well-intentioned teachers and administrators slowly stifle student creativity.
Education Week > Teaching & Learning![How to Kill Student Curiosity in 5 Steps (and What to Do Instead)](https://epe.brightspotcdn.com/7b/8d/0c07084449cf829000d1aba01cc5/072024-opinion-odileke-curiosity-art-1475293502.png)
How This 'Goofy Science Teacher' Made It to the U.S. Open in Golf
High school science teacher and golf coach Colin Prater just played in one of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments.
Education Week > Teaching & Learning![How This 'Goofy Science Teacher' Made It to the U.S. Open in Golf](https://epe.brightspotcdn.com/ef/8b/c291e57147658ff65d3cdaa459e7/070824-colin-prater-3-ap-bs.jpg)