Curriculum

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    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
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    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 • May 1, 2025
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    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. 

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    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
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    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 • April 30, 2025
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    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 • April 25, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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 • April 22, 2025
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    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
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    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 • April 17, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 • April 7, 2025
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    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From rescinded funds to one state’s curriculum controversy, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • April 4, 2025
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    Oklahoma includes 2020 election denial in social studies standards. How does that sit?

    Curriculum experts suggest that partisan framing within the subject can compromise students’ skill-building in analytical and critical thinking.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 2, 2025
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    Gaps in teacher prep blamed as one root cause for math performance woes

    One expert suggests a decline in certified teachers and professional development opportunities is a root cause for lagging achievement.

    By Lauren Barack • April 2, 2025
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    Career education evolves to meet emerging technology demands

    New approaches are required as technologies like artificial intelligence change the face of traditional CTE fields, says one expert.

    By Lauren Barack • March 26, 2025
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    How project-based learning can enhance student engagement

    Research suggests students are more engaged when subjects can be related to their interests or to real-world contexts.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • March 26, 2025
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    CEC 2025: What we learned at the gathering of special education professionals

    Key takeaways from the Baltimore convention included strategies for breaking down silos and curbing restraint and seclusion practices.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    10 Trump changes education leaders need to know about

    Here’s a recap of Trump actions so far that affect K-12 professionals nationwide.

    By K-12 Dive staff • March 21, 2025
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    Opinion

    For the DCPS Reading Clinic, every month is National Reading Month

    The DC Reading Clinic has already provided quality structured literacy to over 500 teachers and more trainings are planned, writes Chancellor Lewis Ferebee.

    By Lewis Ferebee • March 20, 2025
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    How does gender impact teens’ academic experience?

    A newly released Pew Research survey finds teen girls and boys in the U.S. face different pressures at school but have similar postsecondary goals.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • March 20, 2025
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    A real gem: This New York high school’s CTE program introduces students to the jewelry business

    The Future Jewelers Academy connects students with industry leaders — a crucial aspect of successful career education courses, say experts.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • March 19, 2025