Curriculum: Page 22

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    Opinion

    The world is changing, so why isn’t high school curriculum?

    A veteran educator writes that shifting economic needs require the high school experience to value postsecondary choices other than just college.

    By Deirdre Higgins • April 12, 2023
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    How Ohio plans to boost its special education graduation rate

    Officials want to raise the rate of students with disabilities earning a general diploma from 59% in 2020 to 70% in 2025.

    By • April 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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    Anti-CRT proposals on track to expand in 2023

    In 2021 and 2022, 563 measures were introduced to restrict teaching on race and racism, and 241 became policy, according to a UCLA report.

    By • April 11, 2023
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    $224M OSERS grant program aims to improve transition services for students with disabilities

    Better collaboration between school districts and vocational rehabilitation agencies is the focus of the model demonstration project.

    By • April 10, 2023
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    States consider fentanyl education as teen deaths increase

    Awareness advocates say youth would make better choices if more informed of the dangers of illicit fentanyl.

    By • April 7, 2023
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    How are schools adapting agricultural programs amid climate changes?

    As environmental changes continue, agricultural programs are adjusting curriculum to teach students how food and farming science are evolving.

    By Lauren Barack • April 5, 2023
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    Annotation can hinder reading comprehension compared to other literacy strategies

    Approaches like relational reasoning, which has students compare what they’ve read to what they know, have shown more promise.

    By Lauren Barack • April 5, 2023
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    College applicants still aren’t submitting SAT, ACT scores at pre-pandemic levels

    Only 4% of Common App’s member institutions required test scores for 2022-23, according to new data from the organization.

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

    From one state’s expansion of school choice to the grim count of gunfire incidents on school grounds, what did you learn from our stories the week of March 27?

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons In Leadership: A North Carolina principal details why middle school is more than academics

    Social media and pandemic fallout are only compounding the hurdles that come with a critical period of brain development, says Derek McCoy.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Are 3rd grade reading laws on their way out?

    Michigan recently reversed a 2016 law that allowed schools to hold back 3rd graders if they didn't pass state literacy assessments.

    By Lauren Barack • March 29, 2023
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    North Dakota becomes first state to require K-12 cybersecurity education

    Building on a state cyber-education initiative, the law requires students to take at least one course in computer science or cybersecurity.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    Students expand entrepreneurial skills with BUILD program

    The curriculum from the nonprofit organization allows students to design, develop, market and pitch their business ideas.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    How have state ed leaders prioritized academics and mental health in ESSER initiatives?

    At CCSSO's legislative conference, top state education leaders discussed pandemic emergency funding for recovery efforts and plans for sustainability.

    By • March 27, 2023
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    How can educators navigate climate ed pushback amid growing student concern?

    A recent Lancet study found more than half of young people are worried about signs of climate change, but the subject remains contentious for schools.

    By Lauren Barack • March 22, 2023
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    Local partnerships can help restore arts programs lost to budget cuts

    Organizations like museums or arts councils can partner with schools on arts programming or even connect them with resident and teaching artists.

    By Lauren Barack • March 22, 2023
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    New Mexico terminates 1:1 online tutoring contract

    In a letter canceling its services with tutoring company Paper, the state’s Public Education Department said enrollment and student engagement did not meet expectations.

    By • March 20, 2023
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    State gifted ed policies crucial to access for ELs, students with disabilities

    A co-author of a new study released by the Annenberg Institute says eliminating gifted programs isn't the “equity victory" some may assume it to be.

    By • March 17, 2023
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    Opinion

    Reading reality in America’s classrooms

    The nation's schools are facing a long overdue conversation about "deeply flawed" reading curricula that don't serve students, three superintendents write.

    By LaTonya Goffney, Sonja Santelises and Iranetta Wright • March 16, 2023
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    How 4th graders successfully made the blueberry Mississippi’s state fruit

    “Project Blueberry” gave students a real-life social studies lesson and also helped them hone their research and persuasive writing skills.

    By • March 15, 2023
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    California at center of latest push for science-based reading approaches

    Attention and funding is centering on phonics and decoding instruction as educators aim to support students' foundational reading skills.

    By • March 15, 2023
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    How The Roux, a c-store and children’s reading center, is impacting its Chicago community

    The store opened its doors last September on a mission to motivate and inspire kids to read more books. It’s working.

    By Brett Dworski • March 15, 2023
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    IXL Learning acquires Teachers Pay Teachers

    In 2022, TPT had a record number of teachers purchasing educator-created resources and earning money from their content, according to IXL.

    By • March 9, 2023
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    Learner, educator support needed to encourage underrepresented students to take advanced courses

    Simply requiring college prep courses alone can be detrimental to learning if scaffolds aren’t in place to account for barriers, one researcher says.

    By Lauren Barack • March 8, 2023
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    5 tips for navigating ChatGPT and other AI tools in the classroom

    While some districts have already blocked access to the artificial intelligence chatbot, some educators have advised against knee-jerk reactions.

    By Elena Ferrarin • March 8, 2023