Curriculum: Page 50
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Unplugging from tech important even in 1:1 schools
One New Jersey middle school principal worked with teachers to adjust curriculum for days where students would be encouraged to focus on peer interaction and collaboration.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Researchers find kindergarten readiness test can predict early school success
The first year of school is a critical one, but readiness begins in pre-K and many districts are focusing efforts on increasing support.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 16, 2019 -
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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Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Before adjourning their legislative sessions, a number of states pushed bills around career and technical education relevance and bullying prevention.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 16, 2019 -
4 key practices for successful district-wide SEL integration
Superintendents and others highlight what schools can do to expand social-emotional initiatives, including positive messaging and culturally inclusive practices.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 16, 2019 -
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Pre-to-3: App uses medical model to screen for dyslexia
​Children can administer the assessment themselves, and teachers get resources on how to respond if students are missing key literacy milestones.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Districts weigh cutting gifted programs as inclusivity lags
The programs tend to be filled with affluent, white students due to a skewed playing field in screening processes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Q&A
Curricular Counsel: How New York's Baldwin schools add relevance to college- and career-readiness
The district forges community partnerships to connect students with hands-on professional experiences and is reimagining learning spaces to mimic modern work environments.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 9, 2019 -
CTE programs evolve as tech transforms vocational fields
Auto shop is among programs most transformed by tech as electric and self-driving cars necessitate teaching new procedures, like replacing high-voltage battery cells.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Amid limited research, educators find success with flipped classroom model
Early success with the approach, which has students consume traditional lecture material at home, led one Michigan school to expand it building-wide.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Digital leadership, not just citizenship, key to preparing students for future
Among competencies identified in a Deloitte Consulting and MIT Sloan Management Review project are digital literacy, being a team builder and knowing how to collaborate.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Why comics are making their way into math lessons
The medium's visual nature has proven effective for introducing students to complex topics and concepts.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Climate change is hot — and there are plenty of free resources for schools
Student concern is rising, but instruction on the controversial topic seems to be on the decline.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Opinion
5 steps for aligning assessment, literacy instruction for young readers
Educational service centers in Ohio partner with districts to develop successful personalized literacy programs supporting state 3rd-grade reading mandates.
By Robert Marino, Lauren DeJulio and Angela Guarneri • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Sponsored by EVERFI
Prevention education: Saying more than just "no"
See the five critical components to effective prevention, plus evidence-based tools for your school.
By Zach Wagner, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy, EVERFI • Oct. 1, 2019 -
Ed Dept awards $123M in grants promoting STEM innovation
The Education Innovation and Research Program (EIR) funds will target underserved students and areas, including rural populations.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Report: Authentic learning could improve elementary math instruction
Shifting toward more student engagement in math requires school and district leaders to collaborate with teacher preparation programs, according to a report from 100Kin10.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 25, 2019 -
3 real-world curricula that teach career readiness
Experts say hands-on experiences help students make connections between their education and their futures.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 25, 2019 -
Portfolios expand options to demonstrate students' learning
Models like graduate profiles can showcase proficiency in a broader range of skills, providing a better portrait of what students know post-graduation.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 25, 2019 -
What do you tell young students wanting to know where babies come from?
With some states averse to tackling sex ed even with teens and many parents unsure how to approach those conversations, addressing these issues remains contentious.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 25, 2019 -
5 communities receive $30K in grants supporting SEL
The grants will help the communities implement the findings of the Aspen Institute's National Commission on Social, Emotional and Academic Development.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 20, 2019 -
3 ways educators can give weight to student voice
Including students in classroom decisions and hearing their concerns when choices affect them can boost engagement at all grade levels, experts say.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Large print books can boost comprehension, put students at ease
Nearly half of students in a national study said they felt less reading anxiety when they read a book with a large print format.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Salesforce provides $18.2M in grants to bolster math, computer science education
The cloud-based software company is among household names like Google and the National 4-H Council that have created grants to improve education, particularly in the STEM fields.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 18, 2019 -
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Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Recent state legislation nationwide focuses on including mental health and sexual abuse education in curricula.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Khan Academy offering new line of resources to districts
Anecdotal evidence suggests positive gains, though experts say more research is needed.
By Natalie Gross • Sept. 18, 2019
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