Q&A
These Q&As feature some of the field's most prominent education scholars, leaders, and practitioners talking about important education issues
School Choice & Charters
Opinion
What the Heck Are Microschools?
Microschooling aims to create a more active learning environment for students than what's found in traditional school systems.
College & Workforce Readiness
Q&A
How One District Ensures That Career Education Leads to Jobs for Students
The director of Pittsburgh's career and technical education program outlines how she approaches community partnerships.
Teaching Profession
Q&A
Why This Author Wants to Ditch the Term 'Teacher Burnout'
Alexandra Robbins' advocacy on behalf of teachers stems from her own research for a book on the teaching profession.
School & District Management
Q&A
As COVID Emergency Ends, a Superintendent Calls on Education Leaders to Reflect
A new phase of COVID response demands that educators should also revisit their agenda for moving forward, the Atlanta superintendent says.
English-Language Learners
Opinion
How to Help Long-Term English Learners Progress
Start by ditching the erroneous label and referring to the students as "experienced multilinguals" and then adjust their supports.
Curriculum
Opinion
Making the Case for Restoring Wisdom to America’s Schools
A Johns Hopkins professor discusses how to improve what he sees as a siloed, incoherent education system to best serve students.
Professional Development
Q&A
Can AI Do Teacher Observations and Deliver PD? In Some Schools, It Already Does
A school district in Washington state is trying out an artificial-intelligence-powered instructional coach.
Student Well-Being
Q&A
How to Ease Students’ Academic Anxieties When Learning Speeds Up
Anxious students need to learn to gradually face their academic fears—not escape them, a researcher says.
Teaching Profession
Q&A
Teachers Need More Than Just Pay Raises, Secretary Cardona Says
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sat down with Education Week to talk about the teaching profession, AI, and students' mental health.
Teaching
Q&A
A Chess Grandmaster Makes the Case for Teaching the Game in School
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley breaks down the game of chess and why it's worth teaching to kids.
Classroom Technology
Q&A
Will Artificial Intelligence Help Teachers—or Replace Them?
Recent advances in artificial intelligence will bring major changes to how teachers do their jobs and students learn. Here's what to expect.
Student Achievement
Q&A
High-Impact Tutoring: Some Research-Based Essentials
A researcher shares findings for educators and school leaders on what makes tutoring effective.
Teaching
Q&A
Tips for Teachers on Grouping and Lesson Pacing for Accelerated Learning
It's all about knowing what students already know and building from there, says one expert.
Assessment
Q&A
How to Use Formative Assessment to Accelerate Learning
An assessment expert explains how the technique helps teachers find and address the holes in student learning.