Curriculum: Page 47
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Report: Music ed pays off across curriculum, justifying costs
An analysis of research by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation finds schools offering music programs have a 90.2% graduation rate and a 93.3% attendance rate.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 8, 2020 -
Opinion
The Blindside Project: How to reverse the discipline cycle with existing resources
When middle school principal Mike Gaskell's building unexpectedly took on a pre-K program, he saw an opportunity to get at-risk teenagers on track through a reading initiative.
By Mike Gaskell • Jan. 8, 2020 -
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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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Report: Florida, Ohio called 'advanced leaders' in K-12 media literacy efforts
Advocacy group Media Literacy Now says 14 states have laws with "some media-literacy language" and others will consider bills this year, but some say progress "is too slow."
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 7, 2020 -
Chief Justice Roberts urges focus on civics ed
In his year-end report, he highlights efforts by federal and state courts to help improve students’ knowledge of how government works.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 2, 2020 -
Opinion
Financial literacy should be taught to kids — not adults
Lessons on money management should begin in the early years, writes high school counselor Danielle Orange-Scott.
By Danielle Orange-Scott • Jan. 2, 2020 -
How to emphasize, teach and use computational thinking
Once aligned to coding and computer science, the skill can be woven into other areas of curriculum and assessment.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 18, 2019 -
Girls Take Flight program recruits San Diego high school girls to pilot drones
The program's biggest challenge has been finding female drone pilots to teach, as experts say having women role models is key to getting more girls in STEM.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 18, 2019 -
Student-led initiatives tie civic action, advocacy to social studies lessons
Curricula that encourage students to get involved with causes they support can further their understanding of activist movements and events.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 18, 2019 -
Q&A
Curricular Counsel: How Salt Lake City strengthened music, arts programming
Tiffany Hall, executive director for teaching and learning, says a whole-child focus means ensuring all kids have a broad range of opportunities to explore.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Helping students develop metacognitive skills to understand the 'why' of learning
Students often ask why they need to learn something, unable to connect the dots between assignments and the real world, but one teacher suggests three guidelines that can help.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Rural student enrollment in AP Computer Science Principles course more than doubles
Besides rural students, the College Board is making efforts to recruit more girls and underrepresented students into STEM classes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Report: Popular online teaching materials 'poorly aligned' with academic standards
Websites reviewed by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute say teacher ratings are critical to determining content quality, but experts suggest the ratings may not be reliable.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Reconsidering lessons and resources to promote body positivity
SEL activities can help build understanding in the classroom, which may also have an impact on bullying.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 4, 2019 -
Kentucky district adopts unconventional process to fish for gifted students
The approach measures how quickly students respond to and think creatively about lessons presented on unusual topics with no prior exposure.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 4, 2019 -
Texas likely to expand ethnic studies curriculum with African American history course
The course outline would begin centuries prior to the arrival of enslaved Africans in America, with a goal of showing students African civilizations were as sophisticated as those in Europe.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 3, 2019 -
Recess, physical ed help students build sense of community
Playtime provides opportunities to build positive connections during the school day while strengthening culture and crucial SEL skills.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Will synthetic animals lead schools to cut the real thing from dissections?
Synthetic frogs are expensive but reusable, and they avoid exposing students to carcinogens like formaldehyde.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 27, 2019 -
3 ways state agencies, nonprofits transport students beyond the classroom
A variety of partnerships nationwide are giving students a chance to learn first-hand in fields experiencing labor shortages.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Chicago school adds structured play to boost social skills, learning
Eliza Chappell Elementary School administrators hope skills like conflict resolution picked up through play spill over into the classroom.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Is productive struggle the secret sauce in learning?
An instructional coach says allowing students to struggle through to a solution develops grit and perseverance, which will serve them well in the workforce.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 20, 2019 -
5 steps to addressing impeachment in classroom discussions
While covering the Trump impeachment inquiries could "come at a cost" because of the topic's partisan nature, experts say it is an invaluable teaching moment if done with tact.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Beyond NAEP: Experts seek ways to address US 'reading crisis'
A new Educational Testing Service report recommends ways assessments can better diagnose gaps in knowledge and improve learning.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Q&A
Curricular Counsel: How a Minnesota district looks beyond assessment to measure success
For Assistant Superintendent Jana Hennen-Burr, the community's role in developing strategies around student outcomes is a critical piece of the puzzle.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2019 -
To foster a joy of reading in students, abandon time logs
A 5th-grade teacher found eliminating process-driven tasks, which made reading feel more like a chore than a fun activity, developed more confident, enthusiastic readers.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 13, 2019 -
New Jersey, Illinois among latest to mandate LGBTQIA curriculum
As more states pass laws requiring inclusive curriculum, a dearth of resources continues presenting a challenge in implementation.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 13, 2019
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