Curriculum: Page 43
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Districts, teachers seize Black Lives Matter moment for curriculum inclusivity
The reinvigorated movement sparked a wave of interest from educators nationwide who want to know what they can do to help implement change.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 26, 2020 -
How to engage youngest learners in remote learning
One educator suggests calming students with familiar objects and routines, in addition to creating scenarios for them to interact with one another.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 26, 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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Learning Policy Institute reopening framework emphasizes reinvented approach to K-12 education
“The pandemic has disrupted learning for an entire generation of students, from preschool through college,” said Linda Darling-Hammond, co-author of the framework. “We cannot return to business as usual.”
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 26, 2020 -
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State of American Education: Issues of equity, reopenings, budgets loom large
In a Wednesday NASSP webinar, administrators and policymakers expressed concern about educator attrition and called for more representative curriculum.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2020 -
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Q&ACurricular Counsel: Arizona district develops 5 plans for reopening schools amid coronavirus
Buckeye Elementary School District Assistant Superintendent Mike Lee says while planning for an uncertain school year, the district also focused on building the first school named for the late Sen. John McCain.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2020 -
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Opinion3 ways to build online class culture
A teacher at an online-only school says connecting with students through video, email and phone has empowered her to create meaningful relationships that encourage students' success.
By Andrea Teske • Aug. 19, 2020 -
Study: Writing processes differ between proficient, lower-performing middle-schoolers
The research compared four process measures of student writers: fluency, local editing, macro-editing and interstitial pausing.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 19, 2020 -
Improving online learning through reflective practice
Reflective practice can identify the pros and cons of digital tools used this spring to encourage adoption of more flexible technology, experts say.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Chef's summer camp course demonstrates how virtual classes can embrace ambition
While pivoting to online learning was an often daunting challenge, planning and the right amount of guardrails can help maintain rigor in learning, experts say.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 12, 2020 -
The value of assessment in an uncertain school year
While pushback remains on high-stakes tests, curriculum experts say gauging what students learned during spring is crucial to allocate time and supports.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Report: Students are not spending enough time writing
Though grammar instruction alone doesn't improve writing outcomes, research shows English instruction for many students focuses on the topic.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 12, 2020 -
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Summer Reading: How deep will learning losses be as students return?
The amount of learning loss educators contend with following a typical summer will be compounded this year by coronavirus-related shutdowns.
Aug. 11, 2020 -
Pop culture is a gateway to connect academics to real world
Experts say educators can engage students by tapping into their interests such as zombies, music or TikTok and embedding them in subjects from creative writing to math.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 5, 2020 -
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Navigating cyberbullying more difficult amid COVID-19, but there are options
Among steps educators can take are limiting when students' cameras are on during online lessons and embracing digital citizenship curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 5, 2020 -
Adapting CTE programs to remote environments could expand access beyond COVID-19
Necessary hands-on work has been largely in-person until now, but there are ways to adjust virtual programs so students gain the experience.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 5, 2020 -
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As new school year approaches, how will districts address the 'COVID slide'?
Prolonged spring closures and uneven remote approaches require preparation for a variety of responses to address learning loss, administrators say.
By Natalie Gross • July 30, 2020 -
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COVID-19 data adds real-world impact to curriculum, but sensitivity is a must
A Central Utah math teacher is taking advantage of public statistics to let students process and document the pandemic from an academic view.
By Lauren Barack • July 29, 2020 -
New York City charter school's reopening plan built around most vulnerable students
One thing the Brooklyn school will address is online options, which some experts say could have long-term impact on curriculum delivery.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 29, 2020 -
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California students program robots remotely during distance learning
A pair of enterprising Compton summer school instructors used cameras and a giant world map to let students command their robots' travels between nations.
By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2020 -
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Fast Forward: Is it time for project-based curriculum to replace traditional model?
Some districts implemented a degree of project-based learning assessed through feedback during coronavirus shutdowns this spring — changes some experts say could remain after the pandemic wanes.
By Naaz Modan • July 28, 2020 -
Exploring difficult topics in curriculum requires care, planning
Efforts to expand the focus of curriculum standards in states like Texas spur a need to consider strategies for handling polarizing topics in classrooms.
By Lauren Barack • July 22, 2020 -
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Educator: Students need social connection, clear plans in online learning
A New York City 4th grade teacher found maintaining structure and creating outlets for students to collaborate virtually were essential to remote success.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 22, 2020 -
Report: Analyzing student relationships key to closing opportunity gaps
When educators focus on rebuilding relationships in the fall, understanding students' social capital can help align critical supports, according to a report from the Clayton Christensen Institute.
By Naaz Modan • July 22, 2020 -
Supporting special needs students during remote IEP meetings, learning
There are several ways educators can help make special needs students comfortable in virtual IEP gatherings and remote environments this fall.
By Lauren Barack • July 15, 2020 -
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Column
Curricular Counsel: 4 ed leaders detail adjustments to learning models for fall
When schools reopen to whatever extent they're able to, educators will have weighed a variety of new approaches to grading, student anxiety and more.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2020
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