Graphic organizers, anchor charts, questions to ask yourself, and more can simplify instruction.

Rick Hess explains the methodology behind the 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar rankings.

How do the top researchers of the 2026 RHSU Scholar Rankings attain influence?

How do I start to write a novel? How do I get it published? Look here for those answers and more.

@pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.

Take a look at the 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings, which recognize researchers who shape practice and policy.

For inspiration on how to make the most of your second reset of the school year, we checked in with contributors to The Principal Is In column.

Larry Ferlazzo’s 10 Education Predictions for 2026 (Opinion): Gazing into his crystal ball, Larry Ferlazzo divines what's ahead for education next year.

Rick Hess' Top 10 Hits of 2025 (Opinion): In a year full of education news, what cut through the noise?

Aligning General and Special Education for Student Success (Opinion): Involving all educators can make a big difference.

Experts Diss Small-Group Instruction. Why? (Opinion): Experts shouldn't label the practice as ineffective, argues this letter to the editor.

Teaching Executive Functions Should Start in Kindergarten (Opinion): Starting earlier can help with development.

Small-Group Reading Instruction Can Be Effective (Opinion): Don't get rid of small-group instruction just yet, urges this letter to the editor.

The Opinions EdWeek Readers Care About: The Year’s 10 Most-Read (Opinion): The opinion content readers visited most in 2025.

The Education Wisdom Our Readers Keep Revisiting: Top 10 (Opinion): These opinion blog posts and essays have made a lasting impression on readers.

10 Ways to Support Instruction for English Learners (Opinion): Graphic organizers, anchor charts, questions to ask yourself, and more can simplify instruction.

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11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026 (Opinion): We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.

What It Takes to Be an Effective Education Scholar (Opinion): The 2026 RHSU Scholar Rankings will be released soon. How do the top researchers attain influence?

The 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Scoring Formula (Opinion): Rick Hess unveils the 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar rankings tomorrow. Here's his methodology.

For Teachers With the Novel-Writing ‘Bug,’ Authors Have Advice (Opinion): How do I start to write a novel? How do I get it published? Look here for those answers and more.

Teaching executive functions as early as kindergarten can help with development, says this letter to the editor.

These are the top 10 opinion blog posts and essays published before 2025 that readers keep coming back to.

It is essential to involve special education teachers in every stage of program development, says this letter to the editor.

Experts shouldn't label small-group instruction as ineffective, argues this letter to the editor.

Don't get rid of small-group instruction just yet, urges this letter to the editor. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

Check out the top 10 most-read opinion essays and opinion blog posts of the year, as well as a few reads you don’t want to miss.

Here’s how to create a culture of gratitude in your school this holiday season. #EWArchive

In a year full of education news, what cut through the noise? Rick Hess shares his top 10 opinion blog posts of 2025.

Gazing into his crystal ball, @larryferlazzo.bsky.social divines what's ahead for education next year.

Read @larryferlazzo.bsky.social’s thoughts on cellphone bans, absenteeism, vouchers, and more.

After 30 Years as a Teacher, He Became an Interviewer on YouTube. Here's Why (Opinion): He’s interviewed Nobel laureates, National Book Award winners, and influential education thinkers.

When Teachers Get in Trouble, It’s Rarely Bad Intentions. It’s Bad Boundaries (Opinion): Here are 3 strategies principals can offer teachers to guide—not restrict—their care for students.

The Best and Worst of 2025's Education News (Opinion): Larry Ferlazzo offers his thoughts on cellphone bans, absenteeism, vouchers, and more.

Yes, Small-Group Reading Instruction Works. But Use It Wisely (Opinion): When is the best time to use the approach over whole-class literacy instruction?

Trying to make the most of class time before winter break? Here are 4 tips that can help. #EWArchive

Self-regulation is in high demand. Here’s what educators say works.

Acts rooted in compassion can easily cross a boundary. Here are 3 tips to guide principals’ and teachers’ care for students.

A teacher-turned-YouTuber explains why he left the profession and what he’s learned from his conversations with Nobel laureates, National Book Award winners, and influential education thinkers.

‘Instant Support’: Why We Should Embrace AI Tools for English Learners (Opinion): Though not a replacement for educators, it can be a powerful ally, writes Jean-Claude Brizard.

What Guidelines Should Teachers Provide for Student AI Use? (Opinion): The goal is to teach students to harness AI to bolster learning and preserve their work's integrity.

Educators share ideas of what direction they are providing students for AI usage—and what guidance they are using for themselves. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social

AI tools can make a world of difference for English learners, says a former superintendent and the current president and CEO of Digital Promise.

Parent Engagement Is About More Than Who Shows Up to Family Night (Opinion): School leaders should treat families as partners, not spectators. Here are 7 strategies.

The 5‑Minute Clarity Reset: How a Small Pause Can Change a Big Decision (Opinion): Stuck in a spin? This practice can help free an education leader to act.

Strategies to Help Students Embrace Science Instruction (Opinion): Knowing how to redirect science denial in your classroom is a strong way to start.

The Three Big Misconceptions About Student Engagement (Opinion): For teachers, engagement is the holy grail. But what if we’re thinking about it all wrong?

Standing Up to Education Groupthink (Opinion): Why is it so hard to push back on popular ideas in education, even when it’s sorely needed?

The Small Teaching Moves That Offer Big Wins (Opinion): Educators meticulously plan lessons to reach students. Here’s how to have a bigger impact.

How to Help More Women Advance to the Superintendency (Opinion): Despite ambition and talent, not enough female teachers break the glass ceiling as district leaders.