Curriculum

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    Is CTE the future of arts career pathways?

    Career and technical education may help prepare students for a wider range of opportunities in the arts and creative industries.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 2, 2025
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    Starting early is key to tackling teen boredom in math

    Recommendations in a new RAND Corp. report include looking beyond curriculum to incorporate more real-world applications in lessons.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 2, 2025
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    Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    SCOTUS hands win to parents in LGBTQ+ curriculum opt-out case

    The Supreme Court majority wrote that few religious acts are as important to people of faith as the religious education of their children.

    By • Updated June 27, 2025
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    NCTE partnership will harness the power of comics to teach immigrants’ contributions

    Comics and graphic novels attract a variety of readers due to their content and approachability but are especially useful for reluctant readers, one expert says.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Updated July 1, 2025
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    How community connections can enhance learning — for students and teachers alike

    Community partners can help make lessons relevant with real-world context and enhance teachers’ knowledge in subjects they may be less versed in.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 25, 2025
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    Rural LGBTQ+ youth less likely to say schools are supportive

    These students were more likely to find supportive communities online and used them at higher rates than their urban and suburban peers, a report said.

    By • June 24, 2025
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    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a Title IX regulation proposal to an analysis of how immigration raids impact school attendance, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • June 20, 2025
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    Thinking beyond ‘math people’: How can schools make math more accessible?

    Adults’ negative math perceptions can impact students, but one expert shares how educators can make math more accessible.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 18, 2025
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    These supports can help first-year teachers feel more at ease

    New teachers may bring varying levels of experience to the classroom, but strong curriculum and mentorship opportunities can help guide them.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 18, 2025
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    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From California’s lawsuit against the Justice Department to new research on children’s well-being, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • June 13, 2025
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    1 in 3 Americans recommend trade school for high school graduates

    “The time has come to radically rethink how we’re preparing America’s future workforce,” the American Staffing Association’s CEO said.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2025
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    Florida law will require K-12 schools to teach disability history

    While it's a step toward inclusion and awareness, one expert says, educators should be mindful of language in the bill that might leave some topics out.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 11, 2025
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    Want greater Algebra I success? Supplement foundational skills

    Identifying students’ existing skills and tailoring support for both grade-level and prior skills is crucial for effective interventions, a new study says.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Updated June 13, 2025
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    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From the Education Department’s latest budget proposal to a visa appointment pause’s impact on K-12, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • June 6, 2025
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    How can states improve math prep for teachers?

    Alabama was the only state to earn a “strong” rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality for its strategy to improve math instruction.

    By • June 5, 2025
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    More teens lean toward alternative postsecondary options

    School counselors recognize stigma remains for these options but say it’s important that students understand available nondegree pathways.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Updated June 5, 2025
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    Teachers concerned about student literacy rates and want better support

    Teachers reported in a Nemours Children’s Health survey that only half of K-3 students on average enter the classroom reading at grade level.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 4, 2025
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    Texas Education Agency extends Houston takeover by 2 years

    Despite significant performance gains, the state’s largest school district still has progress to make against the intervention’s exit criteria.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    Vetting AI tools for schools? Consider these 4 pieces of advice

    School district technology leaders advise being mindful of protections for student data and bias mitigation.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From registered teacher apprenticeships to the potential impacts of cutting SNAP and Medicaid for schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • May 30, 2025
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    Judge dismisses ‘reading wars’ lawsuit against famed literacy specialists

    The order cited the difficulty of determining educational malpractice in the case that challenged the lack of phonics in reading instruction.

    By • May 28, 2025
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    Building student-teacher connections can boost middle school success

    Encouraging open communication in the classroom and talking to students about what they need are crucial support strategies, one expert says.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 28, 2025
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    Teens more acutely aware of social media’s impact on mental health

    Some 48% of U.S. teens surveyed told Pew Research Center that social media had a mostly negative effect on their peers — up 16 points from 2022. 

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 28, 2025
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    How a Tennessee district is using AI to close literacy gaps

    The technology is helping Sumner County teachers provide more direct attention to students, says Director of Schools Scott Langford.

    By • May 28, 2025
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    As attention spans shrink, 4 ways educators can keep students engaged

    Incorporating active learning techniques like check-in questions and breaks can help ground students amid distractions.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 21, 2025