https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/differentiated-instruction Differentiated Instruction en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:20:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-a-must-for-effective-teaching-14-ways-to-fill-holes-in-students-learning/2026/10 Educators recommend strategies for making content accessible. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:20:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-a-must-for-effective-teaching-14-ways-to-fill-holes-in-students-learning/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-myth-of-differentiation/2026/09 "We should learn from such epiphanies," writes Mike Schmoker about a recent opinion essay. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-myth-of-differentiation/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/using-ai-generated-text-in-reading-class-watch-for-these-pitfalls/2026/09 Not all AI tools are equally skilled at crafting texts for teaching, studies have shown. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:40:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/using-ai-generated-text-in-reading-class-watch-for-these-pitfalls/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-teachers-feel-about-adapting-instruction-for-students-with-disabilities/2026/08 Both general and special education teachers need more time and support to build confidence in differentiating instruction. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:51:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-teachers-feel-about-adapting-instruction-for-students-with-disabilities/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/more-kids-are-learning-to-read-on-ai-generated-text-what-are-the-pros-and-cons/2026/08 AI tools can easily create practice passages. Are they comparable to those written by humans? Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:31:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/more-kids-are-learning-to-read-on-ai-generated-text-what-are-the-pros-and-cons/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-i-changed-what-differentiation-means-in-my-classroom-heres-how/2026/06 The strategies that I first introduced for multilingual students ended up helping all my students succeed. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:55:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-i-changed-what-differentiation-means-in-my-classroom-heres-how/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-teaching-english-learners-is-complex-here-are-some-tested-strategies/2025/10 Teachers can start by shifting how we think about language development. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:43:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-teaching-english-learners-is-complex-here-are-some-tested-strategies/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-ins-and-outs-of-effective-culturally-responsive-teaching/2025/09 Understanding different cultures is a skill all students need. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:03:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-ins-and-outs-of-effective-culturally-responsive-teaching/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-can-teachers-meet-their-many-challenges/2025/08 If the education system focused on students' strengths instead of weaknesses, teachers and students alike would benefit. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:53:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-can-teachers-meet-their-many-challenges/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/heres-how-teachers-are-using-ai-to-save-time/2025/02 Forty ways teachers are using artificial intelligence to make their jobs easier. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/heres-how-teachers-are-using-ai-to-save-time/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-tips-for-making-differentiated-instructional-manageable/2024/07 "Planning backward" and other tips for the successful implementation of this teaching technique. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:15:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-tips-for-making-differentiated-instructional-manageable/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-we-can-end-academic-tracking-fast-or-we-can-do-it-right/2024/06 Eliminating ability grouping can give students better opportunities, but teachers must be ready to get students to grade-level standards. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-we-can-end-academic-tracking-fast-or-we-can-do-it-right/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/creating-confident-readers-why-differentiated-instruction-is-equitable-instruction Join us as we break down how differentiated instruction can advance your school’s literacy and equity goals. Mon, 20 May 2024 20:03:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/creating-confident-readers-why-differentiated-instruction-is-equitable-instruction https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2024/teaching-learning/the-difficult-beautiful-work-of-teaching/ From sunup to sundown, America's teachers grapple with countless decisions, interruptions, joys, and frustrations. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2024/teaching-learning/the-difficult-beautiful-work-of-teaching/ https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-differentiation-isnt-easy-but-its-not-impossible-eitherdifferentiated-instruction-isnt-easy-but-its-not-impossible-either/2024/01 The teaching method takes time and patience, and it needs to be tailored to fit the needs of each student. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 01:46:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-differentiation-isnt-easy-but-its-not-impossible-eitherdifferentiated-instruction-isnt-easy-but-its-not-impossible-either/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/this-school-leader-believes-ai-could-transform-education-for-students-with-dyslexia/2023/11 AI could revolutionize how people with dyslexia navigate K-12 schools, said a school leader who works with children with the condition. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:49:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/this-school-leader-believes-ai-could-transform-education-for-students-with-dyslexia/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-does-successful-differentiated-instruction-look-like-in-the-classroom/2023/11 Many teachers struggle to adapt lessons, believing they lack resources, planning time, and classroom-management support. They don't need to. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:16:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-does-successful-differentiated-instruction-look-like-in-the-classroom/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/educators-share-advice-on-supporting-students-with-learning-differences/2023/09 Students with learning differences benefit from flexibility, inclusivity, and clear communication, educators said. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:54:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/educators-share-advice-on-supporting-students-with-learning-differences/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/an-evidence-based-approach-to-classroom-reading-groups/2023/08 Leveled reading groups aren't the most effective way to support student needs—but that doesn't mean avoiding grouping altogether. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:11:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/an-evidence-based-approach-to-classroom-reading-groups/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/classroom-reading-groups-what-works-and-what-doesnt/2023/08 Studies show that leveled reading groups don't support struggling students. So what should grouping look like in the reading classroom? Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:17:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/classroom-reading-groups-what-works-and-what-doesnt/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/learning-acceleration-a-resource-guide/2023/05 See more than two dozen resources on accelerating students' learning from Education Week's new mini-course on that topic. Tue, 02 May 2023 20:06:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/learning-acceleration-a-resource-guide/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-differentiated-instruction-doesnt-need-to-be-a-heavy-lift/2022/07 Sometimes adapting instruction is just about making decisions in the moment to reach all students, regardless of their gifts or challenges. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-differentiated-instruction-doesnt-need-to-be-a-heavy-lift/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-q-a-collections-differentiating-instruction/2021/08 Posts and videos from the past 10 years offering practical suggestions on differentiating instruction. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:51:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-q-a-collections-differentiating-instruction/2021/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-four-favorite-physical-education-instructional-strategies-recommended-by-teachers/2021/07 Differentiated instruction is among the favorite strategies three educators employ in teaching physical education. Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:49:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-four-favorite-physical-education-instructional-strategies-recommended-by-teachers/2021/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/opinion-q-a-collections-differentiating-instruction/2020/08 All Classroom Q&A posts on Differentiating Instruction (from the past nine years!) are described and linked to in this compilation post. Sat, 01 Aug 2020 15:36:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/opinion-q-a-collections-differentiating-instruction/2020/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-five-ways-to-differentiate-instruction-in-an-online-environment/2020/05 Examples from two educators include giving students the time to take physical breaks as well as pausing academic presentations to give students time to think. Mon, 04 May 2020 22:31:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-five-ways-to-differentiate-instruction-in-an-online-environment/2020/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-differentiated-instruction-is-not-a-teachers-perspective/2019/11 Taking differentiation to mean "everything all the time" isn’t a sustainable model, warns English teacher Chad Towarnicki. Sat, 23 Nov 2019 01:51:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-differentiated-instruction-is-not-a-teachers-perspective/2019/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/opinion-q-a-collections-differentiating-instruction/2019/08 All Classroom Q&A posts offering advice on Differentiating Instruction (from the past eight years!) are described and linked to in this compilation post. Fri, 23 Aug 2019 03:47:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/opinion-q-a-collections-differentiating-instruction/2019/08