At One Houston School, Teaching Job Candidates Must 'Escape the Interview'
The school mimicked the popular adventure game, Escape the Room, as part of its hiring process to gauge candidates' collaboration skills and creativity.
Mentors for New Teachers Found to Boost Student Achievement—by a Lot
A study of the New Teacher Center's grant program found that student outcomes in math and English/language arts improve when first- and second-year teachers have a mentor.
Can These 11 States Make Their Teaching Forces More Diverse by 2040?
The Council of Chief State School Officers is overseeing a working group of 11 states that are trying to increase diversity among their teachers by 2040.
What Elements Make Teacher Professional Development High Quality?
While 85 percent of teacher PD is classroom-focused, very few of those activities are sustained or data driven, a long-running study finds.
A Teacher's Viral Video Explains Why Teaching Is Tiring
From standing all day to holding your bladder for an hour to grading papers, high school English teacher Trevor Muir shares the reasons why teaching is so tiring—and why it's all worth it.
Most Students Are Not Naturally Interested in STEM, Teachers Say
Lockheed Martin, which commissioned the national poll, has released free curriculum resources aimed at fostering students' interest in space.
Here Are Three Tips for Finishing the School Year Strong
Teachers share their best strategies for ending the year on a good note.
How Do U.S. Teaching Salaries Compare to Those in Other Countries?
There are stark differences in annual educator pay around the globe. A report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development reveals the best and worst countries for teacher compensation.
Best State-Level Practices for Teacher Leadership Outlined in Report
The Every Student Succeeds Act has given states an opportunity to bolster their teacher leadership systems. A new policy brief by the nonprofit Chiefs for Change explores what that can look like.
The 'Best' and 'Worst' Teachers, According to Reddit
A new study examines Reddit discussion threads in an attempt to piece together an honest picture of how the public views teachers.
New Report Names the Best Cities to Live in if You're a Teacher
U.S. cities were ranked by factors like job availability and comparative salary to determine the best locations for K-12 teachers in 2017.
States Look to Military Veterans to Fill Teaching Positions
Efforts to curb teacher turnover in high-poverty and high-needs schools could tap into the growing pool of military veterans entering the classroom.
Video: Teachers Model Wellness for Students Through Marathon Challenge
In this Education Week video, a Pittsburgh school district shows how it prioritizes the health and wellness of its teachers to model for its students.
Teachers' Low Expectations for Students of Color Found to Affect Students' Success
A new study found that when teachers underestimate their students' abilities, it causes students to have lower academic expectations for themselves.
Do Fidget Spinners Belong in the Classroom? Teachers Are Divided
Fidgets spinners are supposed to help students sit still and focus. But many teachers say it's having the exact opposite effect.
Teachers Less Frequently Hired, More Often Fired Than Other School Staffers
An analysis by EdChoice found that schools' hiring of teachers has lagged far behind the hiring of non-teachers.
Teacher Appreciation Week: A Chance to Honor Often-Unappreciated Teachers
Only 29 percent of K-12 teachers say they have received recognition or praise for doing good work in the last seven days, according to research done in 2013.
How Have the New Orleans School Reforms Affected Teachers?
A new survey found that teachers in New Orleans have less job satisfaction than before school reforms swept through their school system, but learning environments have improved.
Indiana Teen Graduates College While Still in High School, Wants to Be a Teacher
Eighteen-year-old Raven Osborne will receive her bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in early-childhood education this week—but she doesn't graduate from high school until May 22.
Ed Week Staffers Send a Message of Appreciation to Their Favorite Teachers
In a video, Education Week reporters, editors, and staff members share the K-12 teachers who made a lasting impact on their lives for Teacher Appreciation Week.
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