Curriculum: Page 16

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    POP QUIZ

    Test 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 • 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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    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 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 • Oct. 25, 2023
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    NAEP 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 LEADERSHIP

    This 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 • 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 • 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 • Oct. 20, 2023
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    POP QUIZ

    Test 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Updated June 28, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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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    3 ways field and farm days expand hands-on agricultural experiences

    From shearing sheep to pesticide safety, these events can broaden students’ understanding of where food comes from and expose them to potential careers.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 4, 2023
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    Dyslexia screenings should mind students’ linguistic backgrounds

    An International Literacy Association advisory suggests personalized learning and addressing related SEL challenges to tackle the learning impairment.

    By • Oct. 4, 2023
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    Using the full school grounds for lessons unlocks hidden opportunities

    Beyond using indoor spaces like cafeterias or hallways, taking students outdoors offers crossdisciplinary lessons that extend to math and English.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 27, 2023