Curriculum: Page 55
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Student-led conferences build organization, communication skills
A Massachusetts 5th-grade teacher thinks every child can show their parents their accomplishments during conferences — and feel confident in the process.
By Lauren Barack • April 17, 2019 -
The path to a solution matters as much as the answer itself
A Texas math and science teacher says that by approaching learning through a more creative and multi-sided method, students develop resilience and critical thinking capabilities.
By Lauren Barack • April 17, 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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Hands-on projects can instill teamwork, design thinking among students
An architecture and design teacher says having his 9th-graders build a tiny home for the homeless created leaders, team players and creative problem-solvers — all while impacting the community.
By Lauren Barack • April 17, 2019 -
Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Gun safety education and cursive writing are among top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal and others.
By Jessica Campisi • April 17, 2019 -
How should schools approach teaching, measuring whole-child competencies?
At the 2019 Reagan Institute Summit on Education, experts discussed the skills modern students need to succeed, as well as how teachers can instill social and emotional competencies in their students.
By Jessica Campisi • April 16, 2019 -
Teaching living poets brings relevancy, connection to students
Instead of relying on poetry from centuries ago, adding living poets to the mix lets students see how the material can apply to their own lives.
By Lauren Barack • April 10, 2019 -
District frameworks ensure equitable access, content in classroom resources
Chicago Public Schools' Skyline project established a digital readiness training model and resource collection with a clear set of requirements created by the district's director of curriculum, instruction and digital learning.
By Lauren Barack • April 10, 2019 -
Curriculum plays key role for schools, districts refreshing brands in school choice era
In its efforts to attract students lost to charters and voucher programs, the Dallas Independent School District is re-imagining individual schools with specific academic focuses.
By Lauren Barack • April 10, 2019 -
A teacher's 3 takeaways from his students' bill becoming law
New Jersey educator Stuart Wexler's AP U.S. Government and Politics students were the first to propose legislation that got signed into law, but the path there required plenty of experimentation.
By Lauren Barack • April 10, 2019 -
Weekend programs for families can boost parent engagement
Programs in states such as California and New York showcase how parent involvement can stimulate students' academic and social-emotional outcomes.
By Lauren Barack • April 3, 2019 -
Integrating storytelling into math classes builds critical, creative thought
A Chicago educator says storytelling may amplify students' social and emotional learning capabilities and enhance their grasping of concepts.
By Lauren Barack • April 3, 2019 -
Lessons roleplaying US slave trade highlight need for thoughtful instruction on historical events
Instead of simulations and reenactments, experts suggest field trips and primary sources as options that avoid trauma and trivialization.
By Lauren Barack • April 3, 2019 -
Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Testing and equity in schools are among the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal.
By Jessica Campisi • April 3, 2019 -
Pairing students with local businesses imparts problem-solving, soft skills
A North Carolina after-school program, co-founded by former educators, has students work in diverse groups with area businesses on challenges such as improving design and hiring processes.
By Amelia Harper • April 3, 2019 -
Closing gaps in students' background knowledge levels the playing field
The knowledge gap can occur when educators teach specific skills, such as finding the main idea of a paragraph, but don't give students the background knowledge to practice that skill — such as the actual topic of the text.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 1, 2019 -
Virtual conferencing expands SEL opportunities through global connections
A Kentucky educator regularly connects her students to a Syrian refugee in Turkey to help them learn firsthand and better grasp cross-cultural hardships.
By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2019 -
Culturally relevant approaches to literature boost engagement, consciousness
A high school English language arts teacher says tying works like "To Kill a Mockingbird" to social justice and race discussions spurs student participation and self-exploration.
By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2019 -
Injecting drones into curriculum requires prep before takeoff
Administrators must weigh a number of safety and legal factors, plus federal regulations, before green-lighting flight-capable devices for the classroom.
By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2019 -
Is a phonics focus the key to unlocking literacy?
A 5th-grade teacher argues that while some students will learn to read regardless, an approach that decodes words with phonics can benefit most.
By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2019 -
3 tech curriculum strategies that boost student opportunities, IT capacity
Schools are feeding students' tech interests with programs offering real-world experience assisting educators and community members.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2019 -
Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Bible education and diversity are two of the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal.
By Jessica Campisi • March 20, 2019 -
Beekeeping offers students hands-on science, business and agriculture experience
Middle and high school science classes that incorporate beekeeping allow students a firsthand look at nature — and at harvesting and selling products like honey and beeswax lip balm.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019 -
How districts can work effectively to weave tech into personalized instruction
Giving both instructional and tech experts seats at the table and promoting collaboration, an ed tech provider executive says, can make for a more engaging, individualized curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019 -
Planning key to Detroit's success in transitioning 2 curriculums in same year
The implementation of new math and English curriculums is showing early signs of growth, but learning curves remain for students and educators alike.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019 -
Advisory programs reinforce academic, SEL skills
Incorporating sessions into the school day helps students nurture skills they can use when working with college advisors or future managers.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019
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