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3 ways educators are addressing the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in curriculum

From using a poem written by the U.S. poet laureate at the time as a springboard for discussion to engaging the community, resources are plentiful.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 01, 2021

Ed Dept resource examines how schools can use ARP funds to address learning loss

The ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund requires at least 20% of that money be used to address pandemic learning loss.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 01, 2021

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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.

By K-12 Dive staff

How to give students feedback they will digest — not discard

Constructive feedback provides a framework not just for students to improve their work, but also how they interact with the work of peers.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 25, 2021

SEL, extra interaction time crucial for EL success in return to classrooms

Building English learners' trust, alleviating their anxiety and providing ample time for group conversations are among focuses for educators.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 25, 2021

Survey: Pandemic digital learning tools will impact curriculum for years to come

Top techniques educators plan to continue using include online polling or quizzes, on-demand instructional videos and project-based learning.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 24, 2021

Focusing on pandemic gains is as crucial as identifying learning losses

Students' experiences in a year of disrupted learning may have helped them acquire and develop a variety of social-emotional and soft skills.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 18, 2021

How schools are elevating civic instruction and readiness

States and districts are working to prioritize civics by setting definitions and standards and making civic engagement more relevant to students' lives.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 18, 2021

Grief counseling curricula part of some districts' back-to-school plans in the COVID-19 era

In a survey by the ACLU of Southern California, 30% of students reported losing a loved one in the last 12 months.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 18, 2021

Virtual tools adopted during pandemic can enhance classroom projects

Putting new technology and skills gained over the past year to work across in-person curriculum will be critical to make the most of those investments.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 11, 2021

High-quality materials that engaged parents sustained learning remotely during pandemic

Research suggests some students learned as much or more compared to a normal school year when learning materials factored parents into the process.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2021

How K-12 schools are switching gears on college prep as test-optional admissions grow

With two-thirds of four-year institutions not requiring the SAT or ACT for at least fall 2022 admissions, schools are exploring portfolios, early college and more.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 04, 2021

Expanding choice in writing can build students' confidence to tackle longer assignments

Finding ways to tap students' interests and building up to deeper written work with shorter assignments are among suggested strategies.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 04, 2021

Choice boards expand students' learning options

Providing students more ways to demonstrate their learning can enhance their satisfaction in their work and engagement in class.

By Lauren Barack • July 28, 2021

Summer programs provide boost to students who struggled in difficult year

Tennessee is seeing success with summer math and reading programs that are giving thousands of students an opportunity to catch up.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 28, 2021

Reports: Math, reading progress slowed during first full school year of pandemic

Three separate assessment analyses show younger students, students of color and low-income students had lower rates of academic gains.

By Kara Arundel and Naaz Modan • July 28, 2021

Promising Practices: High schools, communities set visions for reforms

A grant program helped support initiatives like "Portraits of a Graduate," setting priorities for skills necessary for college and career success.

By Kara Arundel • July 27, 2021

Surveys can help educators tap into students' interests

By giving students a chance to bring their personalities and passions into the classroom, educators give more latitude in demonstrating learning.

By Lauren Barack • July 21, 2021

NPC 2021: How SEL can help raise high school reading achievement

Relationship-building moments may seem like they take time from instruction but can be just as important to literacy and overall learning, panelists said.

By Kara Arundel • July 16, 2021

Culturally responsive curriculum serves students in classrooms — and beyond

Lessons that are student-centered and raise social awareness help strengthen students' identities while supporting critical thinking.

By Lauren Barack • July 14, 2021

Research: Northern textbooks influenced by post-Civil War Southern narratives

Social studies teachers should be mindful of the history of curricula development and dissemination as they prepare Civil War lessons, a Georgia State University professor said.

By Kara Arundel • July 14, 2021

Texting interventions increased during the pandemic, but are they worth the investment?

A new study questions the effects of parental texting programs on outcomes and suggests negative impacts in other parental involvement areas.

By Naaz Modan • July 14, 2021

Illinois becomes first state requiring schools to teach Asian American history

Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, Illinois elementary and high school students will learn at least one unit covering the subject.

By Naaz Modan • July 13, 2021

Challenges, benefits of keeping school devices in students' hands over summer

Maintaining access to educational content over summer boosts equity, but there are also major tech management considerations and costs.

By Kara Arundel • July 09, 2021

Using the Olympics to bring STEM excitement into classrooms

The Summer and Winter Olympic Games can add real-world context and relevance to a variety of science and engineering lessons.

By Lauren Barack • July 07, 2021

Lessons in respectful discourse grounded in critical thinking, persuasion

Students' interests and current events are a gateway to engaging them in building skills for civil discussions, even when they disagree.

By Lauren Barack • July 07, 2021