When I was in graduate school studying to teach English/language arts, my professors taught me about the value of student choice and the profound impact of a worthwhile text in the hands of a hungry ...

As a graduate student, I always felt a bit guilty about admitting it. As a postdoctoral fellow, I was increasingly sure it was true. And now, with the safety net of tenure, I can wholeheartedly admit: ...

The recent attacks on those teaching history have contributed to the exodus of seasoned educators from the profession. Credit: Terrell Clark for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Manno writes on education, workforce training, and career pathways. America’s K-12 teachers have experienced a notable upswing in ...

Those who can’t do, teach. This common misperception disregards the many skills that effective teachers bring to the profession: subject matter expertise, management and organization skills, and the ...

With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students. AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to ...

For the past year, my colleagues and I have been reporting on the different habits, attitudes, and skills students are bringing to college and how that is changing teaching. Gen Z has been a puzzle to ...

Teaching about the Holocaust has been one of my career's most meaningful and challenging tasks. No other topic has allowed my students to struggle with complex issues and moral questions quite like ...

As seniors live longer, they may have opportunities to explore completely new career paths. After retirement, older adults may want to explore second careers that help them inspire a new generation of ...