Curriculum: Page 23

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    Teacher-founded nonprofit aims to disrupt lectures with modern classroom approach

    The Modern Classrooms Project model has students watch teacher-developed instructional videos and work on assignments at their own pace.

    By • March 8, 2023
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    Social studies instructional support remains scarce at state and local levels

    The subject lacks consistent standards, assessments and other supports when compared to other core K-12 content areas, a RAND Corp. report finds.

    By • March 7, 2023
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    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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    Summer programs still robust for 2023, but future slowdown looms

    As ESSER funds erode, summer learning experts say there’s uncertainty for future years of summertime academic offerings and enrichment.

    By • March 7, 2023
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    From finance to food, DC school aims to make CTE more attractive, accessible

    At a CTE Month event, educators and students discussed how enhancing career and technical offerings can boost postsecondary success.

    By • March 3, 2023
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    How tapping into family engagement can boost literacy, math learning

    The first session of an Education Department series explored the role of parent and teacher collaboration in honing students’ skills.

    By • March 3, 2023
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    Top House Republicans introduce ‘Parents Bill of Rights Act’

    The bill would require districts to publicly post curricula, provide parents a list of library books, and offer two in-person parent meetings each school year.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    States invest ESSER funds in tutoring but scalability remains a challenge

    A CCSSO report highlights promising practices from states including Tennessee, Louisiana and Colorado.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    Higher-level math opportunities open future pathways for students

    Courses such as calculus can increase the odds of college acceptance, but not all learners have access in their schools.

    By Lauren Barack • March 1, 2023
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    Want more meaningful math? Use history

    Understanding why and how a concept such as the Pythagorean theorem was developed can help students grasp its real-world importance.

    By Lauren Barack • March 1, 2023
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    By The Numbers: DIBELS testing shows improved reading progress over last two years

    Young students remain behind compared to pre-pandemic results, and 3rd graders saw no improvement over the past year, an Amplify analysis finds.

    By • March 1, 2023
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    Grad rates a mixed bag as states struggle with chronic absenteeism

    Data for 2021-22 shows grad rates, on the rise prior to the pandemic, have now declined in some states — but perhaps not as much as initially feared.

    By • Feb. 24, 2023
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    Bringing the March on Washington into the present

    As the march’s 60th anniversary approaches, educators can use local ties and modern parallels to make the 1963 event feel vibrant and relevant to today’s students.

    By Lauren Barack • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Standardized tests valuable for students with disabilities — but more inclusivity needed

    Recommendations in a National Center for Learning Disabilities report include being explicit about the purpose of statewide assessments.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    5 tips for maintaining teacher-student trust as AI classroom use grows

    A youth technology expert shares best practices and considerations for using artificial intelligence in classrooms.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    How to use ESSER funds to tackle trauma and integrate social-emotional learning

    Students build new relationships with learning when trauma is acknowledged, addressed and supported.

    By Christine Mason, Michele Rivers Murphy, and Yvette Jackson • Feb. 21, 2023
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    AASA 2023: How can districts disrupt the confidence gap for girls?

    Two districts are using data to implement strategies to help girls overcome dips in confidence that begin in middle school and persist into adulthood.

    By • Feb. 17, 2023
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    NAEP scores show data literacy dipped during pandemic

    An analysis by Data Science 4 Everyone finds 8th graders’ performance dropped by 10 points between 2019 and 2022, while 4th graders fell 4 points.

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
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    Amid censorship pushes, meeting student demand for inclusive curricula grows challenging

    One expert suggests educators can augment lessons by allowing students to talk about how details of their lives link to curriculum.

    By Lauren Barack • Feb. 15, 2023
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    CDC calls on schools to help address historic high teen trauma

    Nearly 1 in 3 teenage girls seriously considered attempting suicide, and more than 1 in 10 teen girls experienced rape. 

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
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    Half of students start school year behind — again

    Nearly half of students started the school year behind grade level in at least one academic subject, which is in line with survey data from the year prior.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    NCTQ: Elementary teacher prep programs fall short on social studies, science requirements

    Research from the organization suggests a notable gap between course content requirements and the content opportunities available.

    By • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Project-based learning helps apply a ‘why’ to lessons

    Hands-on experience tied to lessons, particularly in STEM subjects, provide students a firsthand experience with a topic’s real-world relevance.

    By Lauren Barack • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Launching career activities in elementary school? Keep the focus wide

    Introducing students to career options at a young age can help them imagine future opportunities, but they also need space to change their minds.

    By Lauren Barack • Feb. 1, 2023
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    How to ensure Holocaust education remains grounded in historical fact

    A variety of resources and expertise are available to help educators navigate questions and address pushback in an era of classroom censorship.

    By Lauren Barack • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Florida, College Board trade barbs on AP African American Studies timeline

    The College Board contends all of the removed or altered topics Florida listed as concerning had "substantial educational value."

    By • Updated Feb. 9, 2023