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Each time a new technology emerges, we hear familiar warnings: It will eliminate jobs, undermine expertise, or destabilize society. Artificial intelligence is no exception. A recent…

Today’s post continues a series in which educators share what they view as the biggest challenges facing teachers—and how to overcome them. ‘Deficit Thinking’ Jason D.…

Something that often takes me by surprise is how people react to finding out I was homeless growing up. They have a picture of what homelessness…

Hispanic English learners perform better academically when they have Hispanic teachers who have a bilingual language certification, a new study found.The study, led by Michael Gottfried,…

Like it or loathe it, professional development is part of most every teacher’s job.State laws might mandate training to prepare for new curricula. Districts often require…

The debate over how much screen time kids should have has been a hot one for decades. But it has grown even hotter in recent years…

Nigel Farage has claimed teachers would go on strike within weeks of a Reform UK election win, and accused them of “poisoning our kids” by telling…

Today’s post wraps up a series in which educators share the worst directives they ever received from administrators. ‘Living in the World as We’d Like It…

Excessive squirming and fidgeting. Difficulty paying attention. A tendency to act impulsively and make careless mistakes. Trouble acting cooperatively. These hallmark symptoms of childhood ADHD run…