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Schools increase offerings in computer science courses
The number of high schools offering computer science courses ticked up by 4.5 percentage points, but access is not equal for all students.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 1, 2023 -
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3 ways to create a disability-inclusive curriculum
Interest in disability-inclusive curricula is growing, and the benefits include helping to build empathy and understanding.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 1, 2023 -
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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.
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White House, Ed Dept call on schools to protect youth from fentanyl dangers
Prevention education and the availability of naloxone are recommended practices to combat the increase in youth opioid deaths.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 31, 2023 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health harms to the FCC’s expansion of the E-rate program, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Oct. 27, 2023 -
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Even young children can learn about book bans
An NYU associate professor says educators shouldn’t shy away from having conversations with very young pupils about book challenges.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 25, 2023 -
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How the ‘science of reading’ benefits English learners
All educators can tap into the evidence-based approaches to help support English learners across multiple subjects and classrooms.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 25, 2023 -
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Scholastic reverses decision to separate LGBTQ+, race-related titles
The nation’s largest children’s books’ distributor and publisher apologized and said it “is working on a pivot plan” for the remaining book fairs this fall.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 25, 2023 -
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OpinionNAEP results underscore imperative to support, inspire math citizenship
Three key elements can increase student motivation, engagement and persistence in math, writes the education director at the Gates Foundation.
By Bob Hughes • Oct. 25, 2023 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPThis rural Alabama district hit the fast lane on 1:1 devices years before the pandemic
Over her 16 years leading Talladega County Schools, Suzanne Lacey has prioritized innovation and partnership with local industries like NASCAR.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2023 -
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DOD students spend more time on standardized tests, GAO finds
While the DOD schools dedicated more time to standardized testing, they don’t factor scores into school performance ratings or teacher compensation.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 23, 2023 -
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Virtual tutoring shows promise for raising K-2 reading achievement
The National Student Support Accelerator study noted, however, that the gains are “more modest” than for in-person tutoring.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 20, 2023 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From Scholastic’s separate collection for LGBTQ+ and race-related books to new data on school staffing challenges, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Oct. 20, 2023 -
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Curriculum wars prompt separate collection at Scholastic book fairs
Some schools in states with curriculum restrictions have opted to include the separate collection that includes LGBTQ+ and race-related titles.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 19, 2023 -
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Reading fluency intervention shows positive impact on marginalized middle schoolers
A new protocol using Repeated Reading strategies and culturally relevant texts makes a notable difference for some students, an NWEA study found.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 18, 2023 -
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Fly-fishing class catches student engagement and teacher’s passion
Nokomis Regional High School in central Maine incorporates English standards for reading, writing, speaking and listening in a new fly-fishing course.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 18, 2023 -
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Students of color, Indigenous students weigh in on teaching profession
Students want to build impactful relationships to support future generations, but low teacher pay is a deterrent, according to a Teach Plus-CBED report.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 18, 2023 -
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2-phase approach can make gifted and talented access more equitable
A new guide from NWEA says data schools already have on hand can help educators identify underrepresented advanced learners.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 16, 2023 -
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The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2024
Administrators have plenty of opportunities for sharing best practices and learning about issues impacting their schools at conferences and events.
By Roger Riddell • Updated June 28, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From one state mandating the USDA’s proposed school nutrition guidance to the latest numbers on birth rates, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Oct. 13, 2023 -
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ACT scores fall for 6th straight year
The “COVID cohort” had the highest proportion of test-takers meeting none of the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 11, 2023 -
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How simple outdoor activities can help students understand learning is a process
Observing the natural world in school green spaces shapes students’ SEL skills like patience and self-regulation.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 11, 2023 -
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What would meaningful assessment reform look like?
Reports from Instructure and KnowledgeWorks recommend student-centered approaches that focus on individual strengths and needs.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 11, 2023 -
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Students with career role models more satisfied later in life, poll shows
Young adults raised in lower-income families are more likely to say they didn’t have a role model growing up, a gap that could be filled by more CTE.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 9, 2023 -
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The do’s and don’ts of accelerated learning recovery
Educators will need to optimize evidence-based practices to help students achieve academic growth, a new report says.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 5, 2023 -
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Secondary students continue to benefit from earlier literacy tools
Word banks, annotation and definition cards remain effective for strengthening skills like reading comprehension well into middle and high school.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 4, 2023
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