Curriculum
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POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From district lawsuits against PowerSchool to a potential federal school choice tax incentive, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • May 16, 2025 -
‘Significant momentum’ for computer science curriculum
High schools in 32 states are now required to offer at least one computer science course, according to a Code.org Advocacy Coalition report.
By Lauren Barack • May 14, 2025 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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Drawing connections between art and science can improve academic outcomes
Schools like East Marion Elementary in Mississippi have found arts integration benefits both test scores and social skills.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 14, 2025 -
AP calculus or AP statistics? It depends on the student
More equitable access to advanced math will have broader impact than the specific pathway students take, a study finds.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 14, 2025 -
Pandemic reopened previously closed STEM gap for girls
While boys' enrollment in 8th grade algebra rebounded by 2024 to pre-pandemic levels, girls' enrollment has not, suggesting the pandemic undid decades of progress.
By Naaz Modan • May 13, 2025 -
What’s needed to strengthen career and college pathway commitments?
Leaders from education, business, government and politics say career exposure in K-12 and higher ed is needed to meet workplace demands.
By Kara Arundel • May 12, 2025 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From proposed K-12 budget cuts to a push for new high school graduation requirements, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • May 9, 2025 -
Denver Public Schools gets the OK to award associate degrees
Set to launch in 2026, programs offered through the district’s technical college would provide a higher credential for registered apprentices.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 7, 2025 -
Want to enhance project-based learning? Teach like a park ranger
Taking a page from how park rangers educate tourists can help students make curricular connections and think outside the box, one expert says.
By Lauren Barack • May 7, 2025 -
Should computer science be required to graduate? These CEOs say yes.
As the Trump administration promotes AI in education, advocates say computer science skills must be a bigger priority nationwide.
By Anna Merod • May 6, 2025 -
Pencils down: AP Exams will mostly be delivered online this testing season
College Board says the transition to a digital model offers a “more secure, streamlined and student-friendly testing experience.”
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 2, 2025 -
Federal cuts reduce scope of Nation’s Report Card
A number of voluntary NAEP subjects have been cut over the next eight years, including writing for all grades.
By Naaz Modan • May 1, 2025 -
How educators can account for student anxiety during lessons
Building social-emotional tools into lessons and assignments can better equip students to navigate classroom anxiety, one expert says.
By Lauren Barack • April 30, 2025 -
Need for high-dosage tutoring remains after ESSER funds end
As states adjust to the end of COVID relief funds, only 23 provide competitive grant or formula funding that districts can put toward high-impact tutoring.
By Naaz Modan • April 30, 2025 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From new executive orders to a state’s private school choice program being deemed unconstitutional, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • April 25, 2025 -
Philadelphia expands summer programs to serve 25,000 students
By increasing capacity by 2,000 students over last year, the district aims to mitigate learning loss and let students explore new interests and skills.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 23, 2025 -
Students’ ambitions soar in high school aviation programs
Cost and lack of space remain barriers for many school districts that may want to offer this career education track, says one CTE expert.
By Lauren Barack • April 23, 2025 -
Supreme Court appears split in key curriculum opt-out case
The Supreme Court’s opinion in Mahmoud v. Taylor could set precedent on parental opt-out policies and LGBTQ+ curricular content.
By Naaz Modan • April 22, 2025 -
Opinion
States have the tools to improve literacy — now they need to use them
Most states have forged the resources to make meaningful literacy progress and must now implement them, two experts write.
By Bob Wise and Javaid Siddiqi • April 21, 2025 -
Despite layoffs, NAEP to continue as planned in 2026
Grade 8 will see history and civics assessments, while math and reading tests will be administered for grades 4 and 8, the Education Department said.
By Naaz Modan • April 17, 2025 -
How to use PE to build confidence and leadership skills
Pairing reluctant students with gym partners who can encourage and build them up is one strategy educators can use, says one expert.
By Lauren Barack • April 16, 2025 -
Maryland is still in a literacy crisis, report finds
As the state grapples with budget cuts, advocates emphasize the importance of building on the literacy efforts put in place in 2024.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 16, 2025 -
ELA proficiency rebounds for Chicago elementary school students
Despite overall gains for younger students, socioeconomic disparities are still evident, a Kids First Chicago report finds.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 16, 2025 -
Here’s what alternative grading models could look like
One expert suggests traditional letter grading, percentages and weighted assignments are “not the way forward.” But what could alternatives look like?
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 9, 2025 -
Tell us about your school district’s rising leaders
We want to hear about the leaders driving innovation in your schools for our fifth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2025