Curriculum: Page 42
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How are educators keeping young students engaged online?
Physical activity such as nature walks and creating a connection with parents and enlisting their involvement are two keys to success, educators say.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 28, 2020 -
New York high school's nonprofit partnership has students tackle voter engagement
Students in the Global Scholars Program crafted social media challenges and targeted Facebook groups to tackle the real-world challenge.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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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Flexible backup plans keep online learning going through illness, outages
Planning ahead for the unexpected provides entry points to put students and substitutes at ease in the event of unexpected disruptions.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 21, 2020 -
College Board adds African diaspora as AP Seminar theme
The move comes as educators seek ways to embed culturally responsive representations of the experiences of people of color in curricula.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 21, 2020 -
3 COVID-19 education trends set to persist post-pandemic
While the coronavirus has caused hardships, some K-12 practices born from the virus have the potential to enhance outcomes and school operations.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 19, 2020 -
Deep Dive
4 ways to weave 100 years of women's suffrage into curricula
As November marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, current events offer learning opportunities ahead of this year's election.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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Q&ACurricular Counsel: Collaboration, critical thinking more difficult to build amid COVID-19
Suburban Chicago administrator Maureen McAbee says ongoing PD helps, but balancing foundational skills with "box" curricula remains challenging.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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Project-based learning can be more engaging, but remote spaces provide challenges
One curriculum designer suggests providing office hours and collaboration rooms are among keys to remote PBL success.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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Million Girls Moonshot aims to bring 1M girls into school STEM programs
The effort will pull together tech companies, government organizations and other stakeholders to provide grants, access to resources and STEM mentors.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 7, 2020 -
3 steps for integrating art into other classes
A history teacher outlines ways educators can use art works as a teaching tool for another subject.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 7, 2020 -
State ed chiefs ponder coronavirus-era assessment challenges, solutions
Difficulties in proctoring valid and equitable summative assessments raise the potential for nontraditional approaches to measure learning in 2020-21.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 6, 2020 -
Higher ed partnerships expand high school curricular horizons
High school and college partnerships help students learn about next steps after graduating and provide guidance on higher ed success.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Leading math instruction with deeper questions can boost student interest
Having students justify their steps helps develop greater conceptual understanding, a 9th-grade teacher writes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 30, 2020 -
How IBM aims to support STEM pathways for Hispanic students
The tech giant is working with P-TECH schools and also launching a program to match 1,000 IBM employee mentors with students.
By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 30, 2020 -
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Study: Schools still struggle with distance learning, but key solutions are emerging
Analyses of 12 district and charter schools identified best practices and lessons learned, finding no one “right” way to perform distance learning.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 23, 2020 -
The play must go on: Moving arts ed forward during COVID-19
Schools are limited in ways to support performing arts instruction and stage events, but educators and associations have found ways to adapt opportunities in-person and online.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 22, 2020 -
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Deep DiveHow the pandemic is shifting school comms strategies for English learners
Amid the pandemic transition to virtual models, districts have evolved their approaches to ensure ELL students and families remain engaged and informed.
By Katie Navarra • Sept. 17, 2020 -
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Q&ACurricular Counsel: Memphis academic chief talks turnaround plans, COVID-19 lessons learned
Antonio Burt's reputation for school improvement will be put to its latest test when state-run schools return to district control in 2024.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 16, 2020 -
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OpinionFrom vampires to viruses: Helping students understand exponential growth
University of Oxford Professor Marcus Du Sautoy offers easy to digest ways to explain exponential growth and the math behind viral spread.
By Marcus du Sautoy • Sept. 16, 2020 -
Report: Most educators aren't equipped for student-centered learning
Researchers say the pandemic-induced shift to virtual learning is a "perfect" catalyst for personalized learning, but more PD is needed for success.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 11, 2020 -
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Helping middle-schoolers build self-regulation skills remotely
The middle grades are a key time for core social-emotional development, and there are a variety of strategies to continue that progress virtually.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 9, 2020 -
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Deep Dive
Presentation and choice fuel accessibility — in-person or remote
Being mindful of resource design also contributes to inclusive spaces that promote the success of all students.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 9, 2020 -
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Student engagement remains a challenge in distance learning
With collaboration and enhanced professional development, educators can liven up online lessons for meaningful, supportive learning.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 9, 2020 -
As budget cuts loom, sustaining the arts is among K-12 challenges
A recent report on Chicago Public Schools highlights progress in expanding arts education access, but tighter funds will necessitate creative planning.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 2, 2020 -
Consistency, structure key to ADHD students' remote learning success
Designating distraction-free spaces, scheduling sessions at the same times daily and establishing individual learning targets are among suggested strategies from experts.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 2, 2020
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