Curriculum: Page 62
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Teachers are using more online resources in the Common Core era
Responses in a RAND Corp. report also indicate English language arts teachers are having a harder time finding standards-aligned complex texts.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 1, 2018 -
Q&A
How one high school journalism teacher guides students through the ‘fake news’ era
In a time when high-profile officials routinely question facts, David Cutler shows his students it’s crucial to tell stories and commit to finding the truth.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 27, 2018 -
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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Report: 44 states have implemented at least one K-12 computer science policy
The research from Code.org and the Computer Science Teachers Association shows disparities in access persist, however, with just 35% of high schools across 24 states offering the subject.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 27, 2018 -
When adding SEL to curriculum, administrators don’t need to start from scratch
Online resources from state education organizations can guide school and district leaders in weaving softer skills into classrooms.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Trusted sources can help educators jazz up history lessons
Teachers need to know where to find accurate information that also gets students excited about the past.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Career education classes can breathe new life into neighborhood schools
Aviation and game design classes provide enriching options that attract students to schools struggling with declining enrollment.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Icebreakers can help set a positive classroom tone
Get-to-know-you moments can create community in the classroom and adapt to any curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Talking shop: Vocational classes are alive and well
Making things with their hands lets students walk away with skills and confidence to see projects through from start to finish.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Should anxiety-ridden students get a pass on in-class presentations?
Some teens are asking for exemptions from such requirements, while educators say their job is to help draw students out of their comfort zones.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 20, 2018 -
Hillary Clinton, Helen Keller could be cut from Texas social studies curriculum
The state’s Board of Education is also considering references to the “heroism” of the Alamo’s defenders.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Igniting students’ STEM interest begins with educating their teachers
A program in the Arizona Science Center trains teachers how to bring more engaging STEM lessons to their classrooms.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 19, 2018 -
What strategies can teachers use to help students separate belief and fact?
More than half of teachers say they’ve never gotten any kind of formal training around climate change, and the lack of knowledge can show up in classrooms.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 19, 2018 -
‘Entry events’ can spark students’ curiosity and learning
An entry event could be something as dramatic as transforming a classroom into a jungle or as small as playing a video during a lesson.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Forming strong readers starts with teaching the basic skills
How students learn to read is often left out of teacher education programs, yet science shows it’s not a natural human process.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Well-prepared teachers foster digitally literate students
As more educational content moves online, teachers need to show students how to determine what’s accurate and what’s not.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Stony Brook U aims to equip students with news literacy skills
Because students often can’t detect the difference between ads, sponsored content and genuine news, schools need to start early to “empower citizens to make good decisions for themselves,” a university dean says.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 18, 2018 -
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Are your students career ready?
Are career-ready programs getting enough attention and rigor? 5 tips for improving CTE assessments.
Sept. 17, 2018 -
Teaching students respectful discourse is key to approaching controversial topics
Avoiding difficult subjects, rather than encouraging discussion of diverse opinions, may do them a disservice.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Real-world experiences are crucial for students
Whether it’s virtual or in person, this type of education can help students learn to adjust to situations and show that success can be more than grades.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Student collaboration crafts classroom magic
Working in teams can boost student engagement and academic achievement.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Does homework enhance or hinder learning?
It may boil down to the quality of the assignment and whether it is so challenging it discourages effort.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Letting students fail can build resilient, confident learners
Learning from mistakes fosters critical thinking, which some educators say can be more valuable than test scores.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
New Teacher Center releases instructional coaching standards
The standards say coaches should work closely with school leaders to foster two-way communication and understanding of goals that improve teacher effectiveness and equitable learning.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 11, 2018 -
In one Minnesota elementary school, personalized learning isn’t new
The pilot program ran in 2013 and has spread to math classes in three other elementary schools.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 10, 2018 -
Study: Elementary educators’ effectiveness varies by subject
The researchers raise questions about whether schools should have teachers serve as content specialists.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 6, 2018
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