Roundup: Educators React Strongly to Atlanta Verdicts
Education Week gathered reactions to the Atlanta test-cheating trial, in which 11 educators were found guilty of racketeering.
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April 03, 2015
April 02, 2015
'Don't Become a Teacher': A History
Teachers have a long history of being hesitant to recommend the teaching profession.
April 02, 2015
Project Asks Teachers to Help Create the 'World's Largest Lesson'
The Project Everyone initiative is asking teachers to submit lesson plans about the UN's Sustainable Development Goals in an effort to create the "World's Largest Lesson."
March 31, 2015
Is 'Multi-Classroom' Teaching in Your Future?
In Nashville, Bailey Middle Prep tries to keep good teachers like Whitney Bradley in the classroom by turning them into multi-classroom team leaders.
March 27, 2015
Finland to Reduce Role of Academic Subjects Through 'Phenomenon' Teaching
A set of reforms in Finland will require schools to implement extended "phenomenon-based" programs that focus on interdisciplinary lessons rather than traditional subject-area classes.
March 23, 2015
Don't Become a Teacher, Advises Award-Winner Nancie Atwell
After receiving the Global Teaching Award, renowned educator Nancie Atwell made remarks discouraging prospective teachers from entering the profession and criticizing the effects the common core has had on education.
March 20, 2015
For Students Who Want to Be Teachers, New Documentary Explores Obstacles
"The Road to TEACH" follows the cross-country road trip of three 20-somethings who are considering careers in education despite discouragement from parents and peers.
March 18, 2015
Can Boys Help Girls Who Have Body Image Issues?
A UK child health expert is causing a stir by recommending that teachers tackle girls' body image issues by having boys discuss what they think is attractive.
March 17, 2015
Robot Teaches Handwriting by Turning Students Into Teachers
A Swiss robot helps students improve their handwriting by having them learn by teaching.
March 16, 2015
Nancie Atwell Wins $1 Million Teaching Prize
Nancie Atwell, a language arts teacher from Maine, has won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize, sponsored by the Varkey Foundation.
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