Curriculum
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Washington becomes 7th state to require LGBTQ+ related instruction
Another seven states have banned discussion of LGBTQ+ topics in classrooms, illustrating the political divide on the curriculum issue.
By Anna Merod • March 27, 2024 -
3 curricular approaches to bring the solar eclipse down to Earth
From the sun’s impact on the eye to the particles and cosmic rays it sends to Earth, the rare astral event offers a variety of options for science lessons.
By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2024 -
Trendline
English Learners
As students reacclimate to full-time, in-person learning, addressing the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on English learners remains a particular focus.
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High-dosage tutoring brings math gains, study finds
Chicago Public Schools and Georgia's Fulton County Schools' students showed progress after participating in consistent, school-day tutoring programs.
By Kara Arundel • March 27, 2024 -
Bringing joy and learning to preschoolers through science lessons
Exploring broad scientific concepts can build teachers' confidence and deepen students' foundational learning, an early childhood expert says.
By Kara Arundel • March 20, 2024 -
Here’s where to start when teaching entrepreneurship
Tasking students with identifying and solving problems that interest them is key, says one nonprofit leader.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2024 -
HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline
The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is providing hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.
By Nish Amarnath • March 20, 2024 -
We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders
Tell us about the innovative leaders in your schools for our fourth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2024 -
How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers
Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry.
By Sakshi Udavant • March 19, 2024 -
Just 47% of public schools rate themselves highly on college prep
NCES also found only 62% of public schools include college and career milestones in their graduation requirements.
By Naaz Modan • March 19, 2024 -
Learning shouldn’t take a summer break, White House and Ed Dept say
Districts are being asked to redouble efforts to provide summer learning by using remaining COVID funds and other federal monies.
By Kara Arundel • March 14, 2024 -
Anti-abortion curriculum measures proliferate in handful of states
Proposals would require students to watch a fetal development animation that has been questioned by state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
By Naaz Modan • March 13, 2024 -
When should algebra begin?
As districts rethink decisions to delay algebra until 9th grade, some stakeholders say doing so allows more time to master core math concepts.
By Lauren Barack • March 13, 2024 -
College Board declares launch of shorter, digital SAT a success
The new test, debuting this month in the U.S., takes less time to complete and has shorter passages for the reading and writing sections.
By Kara Arundel • March 13, 2024 -
Sponsored by Kognity
Can inquiry-based learning transform classrooms and equip students for real-world challenges?
Turn passive learners into problem-solving stars. IBL transforms science education for success in the classroom and beyond.
March 11, 2024 -
Biden’s State of the Union: High-quality tutoring is in, book bans are out
Most of President Joe Biden’s speech touched on similar education policies as previous years. His brief pushback on book bans, however, marked a new addition.
By Anna Merod • March 8, 2024 -
Should entrepreneurship skills be a curriculum requirement?
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship says entrepreneur education should be viewed as a key part of developing students’ career-readiness.
By Anna Merod • March 6, 2024 -
AI could prove helpful for students with dyslexia
With “thoughtful experimentation,” artificial intelligence can expand learning opportunities, an International Dyslexia Association leader says.
By Lauren Barack • March 6, 2024 -
Opinion
Don’t wait until next February to improve the educational experiences of Black students
A Yale University professor writes that Black students should see themselves reflected in curriculum and instruction beyond Black History Month.
By Christina Cipriano • Feb. 29, 2024 -
How one school scaled up science of reading professional development
A New Mexico school supported teacher training, switched its reading and writing curricula, and altered its schedule to boost reading proficiency.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 28, 2024 -
3 ways schools are taking classes outside to expand mindfulness
Giving students time outside, whether on a school trip or with a container garden to tend, can develop mindset skills that last a lifetime.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2024 -
How do equitable grading practices affect expectations?
A Thomas B. Fordham Institute report examines how homework bans and penalty prohibitions for late work and cheating impact student accountability.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Black History Month teaching strategies change amid curriculum restrictions
The vagueness of state restrictions may prompt teachers to back away from key topics, necessitating clear guidance and support from district leaders, experts say.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Most Black teens want to learn about slavery’s ongoing impact, survey says
Amid debates over how social and political issues should be addressed in curriculum, a Pew report explores what students want to learn about.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 23, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a lawsuit challenging a state’s curriculum censorship law to a study on a four-day school week’s impacts, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Feb. 23, 2024 -
State ed leaders detail successes and struggles of expanding science of reading
As leaders shared lessons they’ve learned, CCSSO released a state-by-state analysis of science of reading legislation and implementation efforts.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 22, 2024