Curriculum: Page 21

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    How can schools help students understand the science of social media?

    Rather than banning social media outright, schools should help students understand its effect on the brain and how to moderate use, one expert says.

    By Lauren Barack • May 17, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new data on the cost of housing for educators to school construction challenges, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 8?

    By • May 12, 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 can schools build a broader view of postsecondary learning into curriculum?

    One expert suggests it’s never too soon to introduce students to alternative pathways, and partnerships can help expand these opportunities.

    By Lauren Barack • May 10, 2023
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    Survey: Despite partisan divide on curriculum, most agree decisions should fall on school districts

    Overall, 42% of adult U.S. citizens surveyed by YouGov said a parent should try to change school curriculum if they disagree with certain materials.

    By • May 10, 2023
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    Unlocking opportunity: Evidence-based literacy investment is the key to our children’s future

    North Carolina’s ed chief and a former governor of West Virginia write that schools must embrace the science of reading to combat NAEP declines.

    By Bob Wise and Catherine Truitt • May 10, 2023
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    English learners in Texas charters showed higher reading, lower math achievement

    A Thomas B. Fordham Institute report finds more research is needed on long-term outcomes, challenges and opportunities for ELs in charter schools.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs nation’s 1st statewide book ban halt into law

    The new law will withhold state funds from public institutions like libraries if they ban books.

    By • Updated June 13, 2023
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    Teens: Life improving overall, but need more mental health support at school

    LGBTQ students, adolescent girls and rural residents are least likely to say they are thriving, a survey by Morning Consult and EdChoice found.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    Pennsylvania launches grant program for disability awareness curriculum

    An inclusive, disability-focused curriculum should include all grades and be more than a reactive approach to exclusion, an advocate says.

    By Lauren Barack • May 3, 2023
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    Why students need to leave the Milky Way and discover exoplanets

    Studying what lies beyond our solar system can help illustrate to students how science is an ever-changing discipline.

    By Lauren Barack • May 3, 2023
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    More NAEP declines: Scores drop for 8th graders on US history, civics tests

    Additional instruction is needed in these subjects to help students prepare for engagement in society, education leaders said.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    HMH finalizes acquisition of assessment provider NWEA

    The learning tech company hopes folding the nonprofit's assessments and services into its offerings will better support student learning.

    By • Updated May 3, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From the potential impacts of the House GOP’s budget proposal to new teacher salary research, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 24?

    By • April 28, 2023
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    Virginia adopts new history standards amid anti-CRT push

    Though the state reviews standards at least every seven years, the most recent updates garnered pushback due to policies banning “divisive concepts.” 

    By • April 26, 2023
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    CTE internships offer constructive pathways for local industry, schools alike

    One career and technical program in Georgia has even enlisted students to help build out an expansion of their school building.

    By Lauren Barack • April 26, 2023
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    College Board to make more changes in African American Studies course

    The additional changes come after a months-long controversy over previous changes made amid state laws restricting curriculum around race and ethnicity.

    By • April 25, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a bipartisan K-12 cybersecurity proposal to changes to how OCR handles complaints, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 17?

    By • April 21, 2023
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    Book bans for 2022-23 outpacing previous school year

    States where book bans are most prevalent include Texas, Florida, Missouri, Utah and South Carolina.

    By • April 21, 2023
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    Florida state board expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ restrictions through 12th grade

    Instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation will be limited in grades 4-12 to what’s required by state standards or part of health courses where families can opt out.

    By • April 20, 2023
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    AERA ’23: Study finds disparities in implementing Michigan reading retention law

    Black and economically disadvantaged students, as well as girls, were more likely to be retained in 3rd grade under a now-reversed statewide mandate.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    Reflective writing can engage students across subject areas

    Journaling and other writing practices can also provide an avenue for adding social-emotional learning approaches in the classroom.

    By Lauren Barack • April 19, 2023
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons In Leadership: Cincinnati superintendent invites community to ‘Be Present’ for students

    For Iranetta Wright, the entire community has a stake in providing support and resources for student success, including through direct volunteerism.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    AERA ’23: Short-burst 1:1 tutoring model shows promise

    A classroom-based model that offers early literacy tutoring for 5 to 7 minutes can make noticeable gains, according to a Stanford researcher’s findings.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a new federal grant program’s launch to the latest data tracking anti-CRT legislation nationwide, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 10?

    By • April 14, 2023
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    Here’s what’s needed to support accelerated learning

    The approach aims to address learning loss by scaffolding students with needed information in small chunks, as opposed to broader remediation.

    By Lauren Barack • April 12, 2023