Curriculum

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    Is sustained bilingual education best for English learner achievement?

    Rice University researchers found higher scores in both reading and math for Houston-area students who continued to learn in two languages.

    By Ed Finkel • June 24, 2026
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    Indiana invests in statewide cybersecurity pathway

    Cybersecurity coursework is currently offered in nearly 70 high schools around the state, with plans to expand to 200.

    By Ed Finkel • June 24, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    This North Carolina district is guaranteeing a career-connected learning experience

    In Guilford County, Superintendent Whitney Oakley is working with higher ed, local industry and nonprofits to bolster students’ opportunities.

    By • June 24, 2026
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    Week In Review: New Ed Dept interagency agreements and a district’s library overhaul

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a rejected Supreme Court case to teacher workforce updates.

    By • June 22, 2026
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    AI tutor access alone doesn’t equate to student gains, study says

    In two districts analyzed by Stanford University, students’ average weekly use of one such tutor was 2.18 minutes and 5.23 minutes, respectively.

    By • June 18, 2026
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    Illinois passes law defining play-based learning

    The state is among a handful to officially adopt such a definition, delineating both guided play and student-initiated play for young learners.

    By Ed Finkel • June 17, 2026
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    What one summer STEM program is doing to expand high schoolers’ horizons

    Summer Science Program International engages diverse cohorts of juniors in a variety of disciplines on 13 college campuses across North America.

    By Ed Finkel • June 17, 2026
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    Week In Review: Proposed Ed Department cuts and school nurse burnout

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from more federal scrutiny of districts’ LGBTQ+ policies to mixed signals on students’ academic gains.

    By • June 15, 2026
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From proposed Education Department budget cuts to new reading data from the Nation’s Report Card, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • June 12, 2026
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    The homework conundrum: Quality or quantity?

    Researchers say there is not enough strong evidence to support the oft-cited recommendation of 10 minutes per grade level per night for homework.

    By Ed Finkel • June 10, 2026
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    How 2 schools are dialing back screen time

    Some educators see literacy, fine motor and mental health benefits by emphasizing hands-on activities in the classroom.

    By Ed Finkel • June 10, 2026
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    9-year-olds show some growth as 13-year-olds stagnate in NAEP long-term trends

    Both age groups report reading for fun less frequently compared to past decades, according to new data from the Nation’s Report Card.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From a Federal Communications Commission announcement to a Philadelphia Phillies high school program, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • June 5, 2026
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    How the scientific method is an inroad to entrepreneurship

    The science of business involves a similar problem-solving cycle to the one taught in courses like biology and chemistry, says VentureLab’s founder.

    By Ed Finkel • June 3, 2026
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    What role should state boards play in choosing instructional materials?

    Citing approaches used in top-ranked nations, a NASBE white paper says school districts would benefit from state-curated high-quality curricula.

    By Ed Finkel • June 3, 2026
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    Philadelphia Phillies to give students inside look at ballpark operations

    The baseball team is opening its HVAC control room and other mechanical spaces so high school students can experience managing a pro sports facility.

    By Joe Burns • June 2, 2026
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    How should school leaders react to controversial student journalism?

    Censoring an inconvenient story teaches the wrong lesson, may amplify the issue, and could result in legal liability for the district, experts say.

    By Ed Finkel • June 2, 2026
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From unspent federal funds to an American Federation of Teachers proposal, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • May 29, 2026
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    Project-based learning is for physical education, too

    From “brain boost” videos to creating games from scratch, a Wisconsin P.E. teacher shares how projects engage his elementary students.

    By Ed Finkel • May 27, 2026
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    Don’t call it a ‘miracle’: Mississippi academic gains were fueled by decades of groundwork

    The state’s marked improvement required more of a marathon than a sprint and can’t be chalked up to a single approach, researchers say.

    By Ed Finkel • May 27, 2026
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    Teachers lack formal AI guidance for learning and instruction, Gallup finds

    Teachers in higher-needs schools were less likely than those in wealthier schools to have received guidelines, echoing previous research.

    By • May 27, 2026
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    Week In Review: The latest large district to weigh school closures

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the U.S. Department of Education’s funding priorities to a warning on harmful screen use.

    By • May 26, 2026
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    National Assessment Governing Board to restore previously cut NAEP exams

    In addition to restoring state-level 12th grade reading and math tests in 2032, it will also make more data available for states in certain subjects and grades.

    By • May 21, 2026
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    What’s driving reading, math success in key districts nationwide?

    High-quality curricula and professional learning are among factors driving results, a Center for Public Research and Leadership report says.

    By Ed Finkel • May 20, 2026
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    AI literacy experts advise viewing the tech through a curricular lens

    Thoughtful, age-appropriate approaches can equip students with skills needed to effectively use the technology, says ISTE+ASCD’s Jessica Garner.

    By Ed Finkel • Updated May 22, 2026