Fall 2025 Archives - Kappan Online

Measuring the quality of the teacher workforce

Sep 3, 2025 | Feature Article

Looking beyond test scores to a broader set of outcomes can give leaders a richer — and more complex — picture of how teachers impact student success.

The next generation of teachers

Sep 3, 2025 | Students Speak Up

Educators Rising students share what they want their future colleagues to know about their generation and how they can welcome them to teaching.

Thanks to our Educators Rising Champions

Sep 3, 2025 | PDK Connection

These Educators Rising supporters rise to the top with their unwavering commitment to students, the community, and beyond.

Helping new teachers and writing for Kappan

Sep 3, 2025 | Editor's Note

If you’re worried about the future of education, spend time with students who plan to be teachers.

The state playbook for teacher recruitment, development, and retention

Sep 3, 2025 | Feature Article

As teacher shortages continue, statewide systems to build up the profession are necessary. Missouri provides an example of how states can proceed.

Academic resilience and education governance in a post-pandemic world

Sep 3, 2025 | Feature Article

Policy makers have paid a lot of attention to cognitive outcomes for students after the pandemic. But non-cognitive outcomes deserve attention as well.

Building ‘āina-based education in Hawai’i

Sep 3, 2025 | First Person

The Namahana school connects students to their geographical home and affirms Hawaiian culture.

Examining the concept of balance with instructional technology

Sep 3, 2025 | Backtalk

Not every improvement requires a screen or a charger. But when tech is the right fit, it can be exciting for teachers and students.

Book Recommendation: Mindset

Sep 3, 2025 | Bookshelf

Sometimes a book comes along that has the power to make a significant difference in the education of all children. Mindset is one of those books.

Book Recommendation: Kaiāulu

Sep 3, 2025 | Bookshelf

Hawaiʻi is often grossly mischaracterized, and Kaiāulu both paints an honest portrait of the cultural practices that have stewarded our home for centuries and presents the immense challenges we face.