Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy

Sex education and mental health are two of the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal.

By Jessica Campisi • March 6, 2019

SXSW EDU 2019: Chicago's efforts to freeze summer melt — and an ed tech lip sync battle

Also, find out what administrators can learn from a Ghana university leader and more from the second day of the Austin, Texas, ed innovation extravaganza.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2019

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Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

SXSW EDU 2019: Educators discuss transformation strategy, neuroscience-based approach

Couldn't make it to Austin for the conference? Get caught up on conversations around community, media literacy and more.

By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2019

News Literacy Project gets $5M grant to expand teacher training

The grant will help facilitate programs like NewsLitCamps, where educators visit a newsroom to learn how social media impacts news and determining sources' credibility.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 27, 2019

Study: Due diligence critical for effective digital curriculum adoption

Outcomes for a personalized math program at five New Jersey schools highlight the need to prioritize seeing real results from long-term studies before money is spent on a new product or service.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 27, 2019

Assistive tech tools can help ensure curriculum impacts all students

A veteran educator says these tools are as essential to everyday success as glasses for many students — and districts don't have to break the bank to put them in place.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 27, 2019

Is it up to schools to teach students basic life skills?

A recent Twitter debate resurfaced the question of whether schools should be tasked with teaching students to do things traditionally covered in home economics, such as laundry or cooking.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 27, 2019

Few states recognize the arts as part of their ESSA accountability plans

Illinois, Connecticut and Kentucky, however, are examples of how states are using the law's broader definition of student success to emphasize the arts.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 27, 2019

Students of color now the majority, but work remains to ensure culturally relevant materials

A new report from Chiefs for Change says districts should work with curriculum experts and provide teacher trainings to ensure school resources more accurately depict diverse student populations.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 21, 2019

Spoken word poetry raises student voice, literacy and confidence

From poetry slam competitions to in-class recitations, educators are using the medium to engage students in learning with topics they're passionate about.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 20, 2019

Podcasting strengthens students' writing, editing and speaking skills

Educators from kindergarten through high school are finding the media format helps students break out of their shells, which is especially crucial for older students about to graduate.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 20, 2019

Using art in assessments can lead to more creativity, individuality among students

An English teacher says letting students draw to answer prompts has made class exercises more fun for her students — and for her.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 20, 2019

Phenomena-based approaches transform interest in natural 'mysteries' into understanding

Educators are engaging students in the sciences by inspiring them to investigate their questions about the surrounding world.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 20, 2019

Want to hook young students on STEM? Maintain a sense of awe

Engaging students in science and engineering from an early age requires a focus on the imagination and creativity at play behind the general technical skills.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Community-building exercises lay foundations for SEL

Educators at all levels of K-12 are finding that taking a few minutes each day to help students feel more connected can help them learn to make decisions, set goals and follow through on projects.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Effective group project implementation requires considering hurdles

While group projects can be hard to pull off, tactics such as setting a collaborative classroom tone and devising soft skills rubrics can help students and educators succeed.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Report: Access to reliable internet, devices outside of class ongoing challenge

Only half of the 9,200 respondents to a recent Schoology survey say their districts allow students to take devices home.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Spread of digital assistants to classrooms poses concerns

While bringing voice-enabled speakers into schools can introduce students to the tech, questions of privacy and curricular use persist.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Education is stronger than hate

Ready to tackle the rising tide of intolerance and injustice? Discover how the first step can start in your classroom. 

Feb. 12, 2019

Data show inequity in who takes dual enrollment classes

Lower participation among black and Hispanic students and those whose parents didn't go to college, highlights concerns for such programs.

By James Paterson • Feb. 12, 2019

Give students lessons with a 'why'

A Wisconsin high school English teacher says when students get context for how lessons apply to the real world, they're engaged with a greater sense of purpose.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 6, 2019

Koch network shifts attention toward K-12 curriculum, tech

The philanthropic network's interest could supplement tight education budgets, but it raises questions over whether districts should take funds from outside groups with their own agendas.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 6, 2019

Seeing tangible outcomes builds deeper student STEM engagement

Schools in San Francisco are using SoftBank Group's Pepper robots to allow students to bring their coding skills to life.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 6, 2019

Amid push for STEM education, arts instructors stress value of theater

As schools continue to expand science, technology, engineering and math opportunities, theater programs are proving beneficial in fostering soft skills and enhancing academics.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 6, 2019

High schoolers interact with extremist groups in tolerance-building course

An Ohio high school's class has hosted National Socialist Movement and KKK members, and instructors hope to teach students to respect diverse views.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 1, 2019