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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 Kara Arundel • March 17, 2023 -
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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Schools nationwide have strived to overcome pandemic challenges, working to strengthen relationships with families, adapt personalized approaches to overcome learning loss, and improve behavior management strategies amid returns to classrooms.
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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 Kara Arundel • March 15, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • March 15, 2023 -
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 -
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 Anna Merod • March 9, 2023 -
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 -
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 -
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 Kara Arundel • March 8, 2023 -
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 Naaz Modan • March 7, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • March 7, 2023 -
Kara Arundel/K-12 Dive, data from Jackson-Reed High School
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 Kara Arundel • March 3, 2023 -
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 Anna Merod • March 3, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • March 2, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • March 2, 2023 -
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 -
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 -
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 Kara Arundel • March 1, 2023 -
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 Naaz Modan • Feb. 24, 2023 -
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 -
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 Kara Arundel • Feb. 22, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • 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 -
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 Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2023 -
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