Curriculum: Page 26
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Hold that thought: Why students need time to think and process during lessons
Giving students time to absorb and process can help them digest and discover what they’re learning, as well as identify where they need additional help.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 14, 2022 -
$2M contract expands access to free training to support students with autism, ADHD
Flexible thinking, emotion regulation and organization are skills emphasized in the Children’s Hospital Colorado Unstuck and On Target program.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 14, 2022 -
Trendline
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.
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7 tips for schools to strengthen career and technical education programs
In an ECMC Group survey released in May, 22% of teens said they were more likely to attend a CTE college, up 10 points from May 2020.
By Elena Ferrarin • Sept. 13, 2022 -
Bilingual tweaks to assessments, classroom support key for English learner support
Working more closely with families or offering bilingual tests can help educators round out their understanding of a dual language learner’s abilities.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 7, 2022 -
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Curriculum a crucial component of school mental health strategies
Weaving mental health topics into curricula can increase awareness and help destigmatize seeking help from school-based professionals.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 7, 2022 -
Mismatch in math course expectations for college admissions persists
A study found 73% of high school counselors said not taking calculus limits students’ college options, but only 34% of admissions officers agreed.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 7, 2022 -
Advocates seek more resources for newcomer students from Ed Dept
Areas of need include curricular resources, professional development and common data definitions, a letter to the department said.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 7, 2022 -
7 charts highlighting the pandemic’s impact on 2022 NAEP scores
The health crisis reversed progress and set 9-year-olds back two decades on performance levels across nearly every race and income level.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 2, 2022 -
COVID-19 ‘shocked’ education with steepest declines in half-century
For the first time in NAEP history, both the highest- and lowest-performing students saw performance decline, with the latter falling at a faster pace.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 1, 2022 -
5 ways to practice constructive dialogue in the classroom
The nonprofit Constructive Dialogue Institute shared a new back-to-school playbook that helps teachers facilitate tough conversations.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 31, 2022 -
CTE can help alternative schools ensure post-graduation pathways
A National Alternative Education Association board member says the goal should be to avoid having students reach graduation asking, “What now?”
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 31, 2022 -
Tracker
Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2022-23
These exceptional administrators make the grade on inclusive practices, curriculum innovation, data-driven decision-making and more.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2022 -
Teens view drugs and alcohol as less risky, but use is down
CDC surveys point to the importance of school-based substance use prevention programs in helping reduce abuse.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 29, 2022 -
Survey: Use of print-only materials in classrooms likely to dwindle
As research continues into the benefits of print versus digital materials, educators expect their use of e-books to grow.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 29, 2022 -
Calkins’ revised literacy curricula in limbo amid state law concerns
Debate over discussion of race and gender in classrooms is delaying the new resources, which notably feature a deeper embrace of phonics.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 24, 2022 -
Educational media can expand young readers’ access to informational text
Access to informational text is critical for learning, but a new study shows children have less exposure compared to other forms of text.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 24, 2022 -
Academic progress rebounds — but more recovery needed
State assessment data and multiple studies about testing performance show year-over-year progress that still falls below pre-pandemic results.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 24, 2022 -
Colorado district expands ‘equity of opportunity’ through remote classes
St. Vrain Valley School District's AGILE program is in its first year and will allow high schoolers to take high-level courses virtually.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 19, 2022 -
Checklist aims to help teachers create reading oases in book deserts
Developed by nonprofit First Book, the resource comes alongside a survey highlighting educators’ annual $346 out-of-pocket classroom book expenses.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 18, 2022 -
Proposed curriculum censorship bills increased 250% in 2022
PEN America found 137 bills were proposed in 2022 to restrict classroom discussions on race, gender and LGBTQ identities, which mostly targeted K-12.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 17, 2022 -
It’s never too early — or late — to identify gifted students
Providing more opportunities to assess giftedness brings more equity into the process, but doing so is not without its complexities.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 17, 2022 -
Support for universal pre-K jumps as public opinion of schools drops
Just over half of Education Next survey respondents give their local schools an A or B, compared to 60% in 2019.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 16, 2022 -
Individualized math program shows promise for pandemic learning recovery
The MAP Accelerator tool developed by Khan Academy and NWEA helped boost scores across all grades, races and poverty levels in grades 3-8.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 16, 2022 -
Sponsored by Pearson Assessments
Is universal screening the secret to a more successful school year? 3 steps to implementation.
Learn more about the advantages and considerations that can support the smooth implementation of universal screenings.
Aug. 15, 2022 -
Opinion
How learning loss is framed shapes how it’s addressed
An education nonprofit leader details three ways to approach and address pandemic-driven gaps in learning — and why the language used matters.
By Ronald Chaluisán Batlle • Aug. 11, 2022