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Florida, maybe Alabama — will more states drop Common Core?
While some state policymakers blame the standards for stagnant student performance, others continue to make revisions without dropping the Common Core completely.
By Linda Jacobson • June 26, 2019 -
ISTE 2019: CTOs return to 'bootcamp', advocating for tech and more
Also, during an opening day keynote, futurist Mike Walsh said educators need not worry about being replaced by artificial intelligence, adding that automation will simply change the profession and require them to embrace new roles.
By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • June 25, 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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STEM students: Arts improved our soft skills
Students speaking recently at an Amazon Web Services event in Washington, D.C., said the humanities improved their communication skills, understanding of ethics and more.
By Lauren Barack • June 19, 2019 -
RAND Corp identifies summer programs that meet ESSA guidelines
Researchers find that while programs can contribute to positive academic and non-academic outcomes, most can't accomplish multiple goals.
By Lauren Barack • June 19, 2019 -
Higher ed researchers offer valuable insight to K-12 curriculum practices
A high school math teacher found that working with a researcher helped identify better practices that allowed students more time to think about and express what they're learning.
By Lauren Barack • June 19, 2019 -
3 ways educators nationwide are working to disrupt dyslexia
A number of states and districts are embracing more research- and science-based approaches to literacy instruction amid growing recognition of the reading disability.
By Lauren Barack • June 19, 2019 -
School boards, educators struggle with accuracy amid textbook bias awareness
Social studies publication Studies Weekly recently conducted an internal review after a homework assignment asked a student to write from the viewpoint of a Southern plantation owner in support of slavery.
By Naaz Modan • June 19, 2019 -
NWEA, Khan Academy partner to give students targeted resources based on test results
A new program being piloted in four districts across California and Nevada will link student test results to suggestions for additional learning material.
By Lauren Barack • June 12, 2019 -
When adopting ed tech tools, keep accessibility a top priority
An administrator from Massachusetts' Perkins School for the Blind stresses the importance of resources that weigh the full spectrum of students' abilities.
By Lauren Barack • June 12, 2019 -
Burnout remains a concern when rolling out new programs
Pacing is key to keeping teacher stress at manageable levels and ensuring success in the transition from traditional to more active learning models.
By Lauren Barack • June 12, 2019 -
Dance provides another avenue for cross-curricular lessons
One educator has used the principles of dance, namely choreography, to demonstrate how programming is also built through a series of steps.
By Lauren Barack • June 12, 2019 -
Q&A
Curricular Counsel: District CAO says becoming 'curriculum snobs' part of team's success
By forgoing retrofitted resources for new standards, Sunnyside Unified School District's Pam Betten is keeping student agency and identity front-and-center in approaches to 1:1 devices, SEL and more.
By Roger Riddell • June 12, 2019 -
Report: Arts a vehicle for teaching SEL skills
Self-management, self-discipline and relationship skills are among social-emotional competencies students can practice through the arts, according to the Consortium on School Research at the University of Chicago and Ingenuity.
By Linda Jacobson • June 11, 2019 -
Social-emotional learning plays key role in trauma recovery, tragedy prevention
Trauma impacts students for years after an initial event, but a New Jersey principal suggests ongoing SEL programming gives students tools to deal with adverse events at school and home.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 6, 2019 -
CTE program pairs teens, preschoolers for STEM learning
A Miami-Dade program helps high school students gain hands-on experience in the early-childhood education profession while imparting the younger students with skills they'll need when they enter school.
By Lauren Barack • June 5, 2019 -
Breaking silos between IT, academic departments boosts curriculum
When district IT and academic staff work together, they can better ensure classrooms are equipped with the tools offering the most benefit to students.
By Lauren Barack • June 5, 2019 -
Playing games reduces learning anxiety for students
A former math teacher and academic coach suggests even low-tech solutions like Rubik's Cubes can help students nervous about new material ease into unfamiliar terrain.
By Lauren Barack • June 5, 2019 -
Deep Dive
3 ways educators can dig deeper in lessons on historical conflicts
With milestone anniversaries for D-Day and the Treaty of Versailles this month, history educators can dig deeper to re-engage students rather than rehashing the same primary details.
By Lauren Barack • June 5, 2019 -
Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action.
Principals, teachers prioritize social-emotional skills for students
The new RAND Corp. survey results come as Congress proposes $260 million in funding for SEL programs and whole-child initiatives.
By Linda Jacobson • May 30, 2019 -
District shifts strategy to provide personalized roadmap
By adapting class schedules and using a new approach to grading, Utah's Juab School District aims to treat students as individuals.
By Lauren Barack • May 29, 2019 -
As McGraw-Hill explores AR tools for chemistry, how can schools test the waters?
There are a number of inexpensive augmented reality apps curriculum directors and teachers can test in the classroom for a taste of what the tech has to offer.
By Lauren Barack • May 29, 2019 -
Student-led curriculum more engaging, but pitfalls remain
Before encouraging teachers to adopt the approach, chief academic officers must consider that not all students could be inspired by a given, popular idea, or that teachers might need additional prep time for lessons.
By Lauren Barack • May 29, 2019 -
Diverse role models shape the futures students envision
Studies show while 70% of 6-year-olds draw a woman when asked to sketch a scientist, just 16% of 16-year-old girls do the same, highlighting the importance of representation in how students perceive future career fields.
By Lauren Barack • May 29, 2019 -
Q&A
Common Cents: George Lucas Foundation details strategy of exploring innovation without being prescriptive
Co-founder Steve Arnold says the foundation's goal is to inspire and inform by sharing what's working, rather than telling educators what to do.
By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2019 -
Reading out loud can benefit students of all ages
Stronger critical thinking and comprehension skills are among the benefits for students when teachers read aloud.
By Lauren Barack • May 22, 2019
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