Curriculum: Page 47


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    Violent US Capitol insurrection presents difficult classroom discussions

    Several organizations offer resources for navigating and defusing tense debates while supporting students who feel uncertainty or anxiety.

    By Jan. 6, 2021
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    Clarity crucial to support student learning objectives in remote education

    There are a number of steps educators can take to help define goals as plainly as possible to fuel student success, a California superintendent writes.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 6, 2021
  • Trendline

    Social-Emotional Learning

    Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing social-emotional learning amid pushback from policymakers and ongoing demand from employers.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Embedding tutoring into school day could offset COVID slide

    Research suggests high-dosage tutoring as a model that can effectively provide a consistent, daily strategy.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 6, 2021
  • States move to suspend school report cards, create accountability flexibilities

    The decisions come after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told states the department is open to rethinking assessment and accountability measures in the wake of ongoing COVID-19 disruptions. 

    By Jan. 6, 2021
  • These 8 trends will impact schools in 2021

    With the effects of multiple crises likely to linger at all levels for years to come, these key factors will influence the direction of schools in the coming year.

    By , , Jan. 4, 2021
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    How homework is changing during online learning

    Teachers are reconsidering how much homework is needed in online school, while flipped learning may help reduce work completed outside of class.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 23, 2020
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    How districts are navigating 3 assessment challenges

    Districts face a challenging assessment landscape, with skewed or inaccurate data and sometimes unreachable students.

    By Dec. 17, 2020
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    Curricular Counsel: How district curriculum practices changed due to COVID-19

    The pandemic impacted procurement, assessment and professional development approaches. Here's how district and curriculum leaders adapted.

    By Dec. 16, 2020
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    Does a phonics focus hinder ELLs in literacy?

    Advocates warn phonics-based reading instruction may produce English learners who master word pronunciation but not reading comprehension.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 16, 2020
  • How to embed creativity in STEM curriculum

    Research shows art, music and other student interests can provide gateways for learners, especially those with spacial aptitude, connect more deeply.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 15, 2020
  • Students and teachers in KIPP NJ's evening Learning Program greet each other during class on Dec. 7, 2020
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    Night kindergarten class meets needs of working families during the pandemic

    Concerns about absences and students’ difficulties with participating in daytime classes led to the development of KIPP NJ’s Evening Learning Program.

    By Dec. 14, 2020
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    Researchers: In-school tutoring programs show promise in slowing COVID slide

    About 12 states have statewide models, but England and the Netherlands are among nations that have invested on a national level, according to panelists during a Wednesday webinar.

    By Dec. 10, 2020
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    Turning cameras off to keep student engagement on

    Remaining sensitive to students' home lives can help learners stay involved in remote classwork and feel connected to their peers, experts say.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 9, 2020
  • Deep Dive

    4 ways schools use video game design to spark interest in computer science

    Districts can hook students with existing enthusiasm, helping them build technical and soft skills while also broadening STEM diversity.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 9, 2020
  • ISTE 2020: Expanding computer science opportunities for girls, students of color

    Distance learning and partnerships are critical in broadening access, and districts can also weave CS training into a variety of classes, school tech leaders said during the annual conference last week.

    By Dec. 9, 2020
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    How educators are tweaking grading approaches in response to the pandemic

    Teachers are allowing students to revise work and stretch deadlines in attempts to fairly assess student performance this year.

    By Dec. 8, 2020
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    ISTE 2020: Cybersecurity a K-12 essential, from protecting data to prepping students for jobs

    Panelists at the annual ed tech conference last week told educators about the importance of school cybersecurity practices and how to fit the topic into curriculum and spark students' interest.

    By Dec. 7, 2020
  • ISTE 2020: Consider these 10 privacy questions when adopting ed tech

    One panelist suggested educators should be even more careful with students’ personal information than with their own when adopting technology.

    By Dec. 3, 2020
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    How to build relationships with students in remote learning environments

    Education experts say these steps can help teachers get to know students better, in addition to breaking the ice between learners.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 2, 2020
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    One school district's strategies to reverse learning loss

    In addition to its 1:1 investment in 37,000 iPads and Chromebooks, a Texas district has adopted virtual lab software for remote "hands-on" experiences and boosted its communication to families.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 2, 2020
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    ISTE 2020: How ed tech coaches are supporting students, teachers in remote learning

    From creating podcasts to using personality tests, school technology specialists explained how they have adapted practices during the pandemic.

    By Dec. 2, 2020
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    Helping students develop executive function skills remotely

    Educators and parents can support students in strengthening these skills through structured schedules, to-do lists and other tactics, one teacher writes.

    By Lauren Barack • Nov. 25, 2020
  • Schools embrace mindfulness in curricula as students face multiple crises

    While some schools can afford full-time mindfulness educators, others are integrating discussions in daily lessons and adopting digital programs.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 25, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    4 ways COVID-19 could alter long-term curricular approaches

    From the times and places learning occurs to what schools look like, pandemic shifts to education are unlikely to revert, experts say.

    By Lauren Barack • Nov. 18, 2020
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    How to use a workshop model for full lessons, not just individual skills

    The learning approach shares many characteristics with project-based learning and gives more hands-on experiences to students, educators say.

    By Lauren Barack • Nov. 18, 2020