Curriculum: Page 4

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    These 6 guidelines can improve equity in literacy, report says

    Empowering educators and partnering with parents are just two recommendations from EdTrust for expanding equitable reading opportunities.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From the Trump administration’s release of frozen K-12 funds to the Education Department’s AI priorities, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    STEM

    From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Opinion

    Want a better society? Teach kids how to be exemplary citizens

    Students must be equipped to focus on making the world a better place, not just on their own self-interests, writes a Virginia independent school leader.

    By Autumn Adkins Graves • Aug. 1, 2025
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    How to bring joy into middle and high school classrooms

    Creating a sense of community and embracing opportunities for play can bolster students’ desire to learn.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 30, 2025
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    New York teachers want more preparation for science of reading

    As the state rolls out a literacy strategy grounded in the approach, a survey shows high interest among educators in expanding their skills.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 30, 2025
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    This Indiana high school is relying on students to tell its story

    In Hamilton Southeastern High School’s media program, students are learning the art of crafting a compelling message.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Week In Review: Funding freezes, enrollment concerns and cyberthreats

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from lawsuits against the Trump administration to St. Louis’ proposed school cuts.

    By • July 28, 2025
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    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From potential school closures in St. Louis to ransom demands on schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • July 25, 2025
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    What the Supreme Court’s parental opt-out ruling means for schools

    The high court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor left many questions for districts to answer when setting their policies. 

    By • July 23, 2025
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    Milwaukee educators and community leaders join forces to tackle low literacy

    The Milwaukee Reading Coalition will focus on training educators on how to best prepare students for reading success.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 23, 2025
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    Opinion

    Yes, it’s possible to see results from professional learning

    District leaders’ resources are limited, and they can't afford initiatives that fail to show measurable impact, writes Leading Educators’ Daniel Obregon.

    By Daniel Obregon • July 23, 2025
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    Week In Review: Education Department cuts move forward and principals convene in Seattle

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from changes to federal oversight to a set of delayed Energy Department rules.

    By • July 21, 2025
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    How Portland Public Schools can afford to offer high-impact tutoring

    Oregon has been struggling with student literacy for years. The state’s largest public school district is tapping into a tutoring model to reverse that trend.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a major Supreme Court decision for the Education Department to new school shooting data, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • July 18, 2025
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    Trump’s FY 26 budget plan would worsen rural schools’ challenges, analysis finds

    Lower funding would exacerbate issues including teacher recruitment and lack of access to advanced classes, the Center for American Progress finds.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 17, 2025
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    3rd graders flagged for retention make small but meaningful gains, study finds

    Research suggests interventions resulting from students being flagged for retention are more of a key driver of literacy gains than retention itself.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 16, 2025
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    How to start the school year with a focus on growth mindset

    Helping students normalize making and reflecting upon mistakes can help them build the confidence to navigate complex issues, says one expert.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 16, 2025
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    Labor Department to take on day-to-day management of CTE programs

    Career and technical education is among the workforce development programs to be jointly administered with the Education Department.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    Week in Review: School choice, reading gains and looming policy changes

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” to a pair of transgender athletics cases headed to the Supreme Court.

    By • July 14, 2025
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    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” to notable achievement gains in young students, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • July 11, 2025
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    How can AI enhance project-based learning?

    Artificial intelligence could help educators flesh out project assignments and provide students an additional research and feedback tool.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 9, 2025
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    California high school reimagines classrooms as ‘learning studios’

    Compton High School is using technology-driven communal class spaces in an effort to modernize and create a more collaborative environment.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 9, 2025
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    Youngest students see big reading gains post-COVID on DIBELS assessment

    Kindergartners showed a 21-percentage-point increase in early reading performance between 2020-21 and 2024-25.

    By • July 9, 2025
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    Starting early is key to tackling teen boredom in math

    Recommendations in a new RAND Corp. report include looking beyond curriculum to incorporate more real-world applications in lessons.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 2, 2025
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    Is CTE the future of arts career pathways?

    Career and technical education may help prepare students for a wider range of opportunities in the arts and creative industries.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 2, 2025