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- Teaching Opinion The Teacher Who Inspired Me to Be Who I Am TodayIt wasn’t until 10th grade that a teacher truly saw me for the first time.Teaching Opinion The Key to Greater Creativity? A Simple Brainstorming TechniqueWhen students think they’ve run out of ideas, take this step to help them push forward.Teaching Opinion How to Manage Emotional Distress in the ClassroomFour strategies for bringing student-centered instruction to your classroom.Teaching Should Schools Assign Summer Homework? Educators Weigh InIt turns out that educators have differing and more nuanced ideas on whether students of all ages should get summer homework assignments.Teaching Opinion Beyond the Curriculum: Educators Reflect on Racism, Democracy, PurposeWhat's the point of school? It does all and none of the things expected of the education system, one teacher concludes.Teaching Opinion 'Who Is Our Customer?' and Other Questions Teachers Are AskingIssues of vital importance—effective curricula, the achievement gap—confront educators. Remedies are out there, but they aren't simple.SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Unlock strategies for accelerated learning and empower your students to become confident, motivated, and self-regulated learners.Teaching Opinion Forget Taking a Hard Line. Try 'Soft Tactics' to Spark Student MotivationShowing students you're committed to them and their learning is a powerful tool for engagement.Teaching What the Research Says Learning Acceleration: A Resource GuideSee more than two dozen resources on accelerating students' learning from Education Week's new mini-course on that topic.Teaching Spotlight Spotlight on Differentiated LearningThis Spotlight will help you evaluate differentiated instruction methods, create equitable gifted and talented programs, and more.Teaching Q&A A Chess Grandmaster Makes the Case for Teaching the Game in SchoolChess grandmaster Maurice Ashley breaks down the game of chess and why it's worth teaching to kids.Teaching 'Everybody at School Wants to Play': Chess Is Trendy AgainThe ancient game is surging in popularity among young people.Teaching Video Teachers, Try This: Use a 'Classroom Economy' to Teach Financial LiteracyRent, inflation, and savings are all elements of this 3rd grade teacher’s plan to expand her students’ financial literacy.Teaching Opinion Research-Backed Strategies to Engage Students on the EnvironmentUsing photos in lessons can help kids understand challenging issues, explains a researcher.Teaching Opinion Student Engagement Can Be Elusive. Here's How to HelpIf students don't think a lesson is relevant, they'll give it short shrift. There are ways to show them it serves a purpose.