Madeline Will
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Silver Spring, MD, United States
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The Gender Pay Gap Is a Problem for Teachers, Too
Women dominate the profession. Men still make more. → Read More
Teachers of Color Are Most at Risk in Upcoming Layoffs, Report Says
They're more likely to be in their first few years of teaching—and let go under seniority-based layoff rules. → Read More
A Hotline for Educators: Advocacy Group Pledges Support in Midst of Ugly Politics
A nonpartisan group says it will offer educators a range of supports for educators accused of violating new restrictions on what can be taught in class. → Read More
When It Comes to Social Studies, Elementary Teachers Are on Their Own
Teachers get less PD in the subject than reading and math and often rely on a mash-up of different materials and curricula. → Read More
How One School's Mentorship Program Paid Off Big in Academic Gains
A high school mentoring program led to a huge drop in the number of failing grades among freshmen. → Read More
Every Student Needs a Mentor. How Schools Can Make That Happen
School-based mentors can be critical for students' success. Yet not every student who needs a mentor has one. → Read More
This High School Class Partnered With a Law School Program. Here's What Both Learned
A university-school system partnership is bolstering the alignment of a high school research course with college expectations. → Read More
The Push for a $60K Base Teacher Salary Gains Steam as Bernie Sanders Signs On
Sanders' legislation complements a proposal in the House and comes as state lawmakers from both parties prioritize legislation to boost teacher pay. → Read More
True Love at PD? How Four Couples Met While Teaching
The couples talk about keeping the secret from their students—and the bond that comes from sharing a career or workplace. → Read More
5 Ways Teachers Can Confront Students' Exposure to Andrew Tate and Other Online Extremists
Young people are exposed to all sorts of online hate that, if left unchecked, can lead to radicalization. → Read More
How to Teach Climate Change: Your Questions, Answered
Two EdWeek reporters answered educators' questions about climate change education and combating feelings of hopelessness among students. → Read More
The National Teacher of the Year Award: A 'Call to Service' or a 'Popularity Contest'?
Educators and past finalists weigh in on the National Teacher of the Year award. → Read More
Misogynist Influencer Andrew Tate Has Captured Boys' Attention. What Teachers Need to Know
Middle school boys, in particular, are repeating Tate's offensive language and ideas in the classroom, teachers report. → Read More
Students Want Climate Change Education. Most Teachers Don't Get Enough Training
Seventy-five percent of teachers have received no formal training on the subject—even as kids clamor for more information and school days get hotter. → Read More
Scared, Anxious, Worried: States’ New Restrictions Have Teachers On Edge
Even math and science teachers say they're self-censoring and frightened about falling afoul of the policies. → Read More
English Teachers Should Teach More Nonfiction, National Group Says. Here's How
Nonfiction memoirs, essays, and journalism can enrich students' perspectives, says the National Council of Teachers of English. → Read More
Steal These Resolutions: 7 Experts Share How Schools Can Tackle Climate Change in 2023
Has your school made its New Year's resolution yet? How about considering one on climate change? → Read More
We Gave ChatGPT 5 Common Teaching Tasks. Here’s How Teachers Say It Did
EdWeek asked ChatGPT to generate a lesson plan, a response to a concerned parent, feedback on student work, and more. → Read More
With ChatGPT, Teachers Can Plan Lessons, Write Emails, and More. What's the Catch?
The artificial intelligence tool could be a time-saver for teachers, but some have concerns. → Read More
'This Is Not the Job We Signed Up to Do': Teachers Speak Out Against School Shootings
The largest teachers' union is taking new steps to confront gun violence in schools. → Read More