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Does the idea of a 'footprint' go far in enough in digital literacy?
Approaching what students post online as more of a "tattoo" may better illustrate how long those decisions can impact students.
By Roger Riddell • May 14, 2018 -
Is it time to consider helping students develop their voice a core competency?
High school English teacher Jori Krulder sees assisting reluctant students in figuring out how to comfortably express themselves as key to their future success.
By Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔ 
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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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Games can make curriculum more effective and enjoyable
Game-based learning is correlated to positive learning outcomes, delivering lessons in often tough subjects like math in a way students see as a fun experience.
By Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018 -
Building connections can remove stress from learning new languages
Knowing a foreign language can open future doors for students.
By Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018 -
Deep Dive
School gardens grow plants, food and stronger students
Gardening curriculum can spread across all core subjects, taking learning outside of the classroom walls.
By Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018 -
Meeting state standards may require unified approach to evaluating resources
A new study from the RAND Corporation finds that knowledge of math standards, for example, seems to fall off at the 5th-grade level among school leaders.
By Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018 -
STEAM approach increases elementary students' scores in science
Past research focused on the benefits of arts integration among English learners.
By Linda Jacobson • May 8, 2018 -
Opinion
This Teacher Appreciation Week, put teachers' voices first in curriculum decisions
A Texas principal considers what role administrators play in relieving the financial, time and energy burdens to create or purchase classroom resources.
By Mark Brandenberger • May 7, 2018 -
To improve students' problem-solving skills, level up computational thinking
Pennsylvania's Harrisburg School District now considers this skill the fifth "C" in the "4 Cs of 21st century skills" — along with critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration.
By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2018 -
3D printers weave art, science to harness students' imaginations
The popular tech tools give students an opportunity to be creative, innovative problem-solvers — if schools can afford them.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
US No. 9 in world in preparing students for jobs
Administrators must consider how to educate students to be employable for many jobs they'll hold that don't yet exist.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
Helping students find their personal road best traveled
Educators have a responsibility to prepare students for whatever future they choose to pursue, whether that includes college or not.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
Video games, VR break history free from textbooks
Immersive technology tools can add valuable context and awaken learning.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
Entwining arts with STEM engages students with creative application
By linking arts and STEM curriculum, educators can provide more well-rounded lessons that provide practical real-world uses for both subject areas.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
Virtual conferencing technology helps rural students collaborate with urban peers
Arickaree School District in Colorado is using e-learning technology to help its 100 K-12 students collaborate with peers at the much larger STEM School Highlands Ranch.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2018 -
Rhode Island joins states looking to spread dual-language immersion programs
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a state-level position to oversee expansion.
By Linda Jacobson • May 1, 2018 -
Study: At least half of principals say they are 'extremely concerned' about students' use of social media
Principals feel unprepared to help students use social media responsibly, but tackling digital citizenship early could lighten the load of monitoring activity in the long run.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2018 -
After 2 decades, Cisco Networking Academy's success highlights role of partnerships in CTE
The program has partnered with K-12 schools and other learning institutions in 180 countries to equip millions of students with valuable IT job skills.
By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2018 -
Graphic novels zap literacy — and fun — into curriculum
Comics can help elementary to high school students decipher visual cues, as well as the words on a page.
By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018 -
Is it time to think of computer science as a core curriculum component?
A study shows that majority of U.S. principals want to bring these lessons into classrooms, but challenges remain.
By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018 -
Digital skills education should be part of core curriculum
Learning to spot fake information as well as hacking and phishing attempts, among other common digital issues, are important to lifelong success.
By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018 -
The argument for teaching students debate skills
Students who receive debate training, particularly high-risk students, are more likely to graduate high school and be prepared for college, according to the National Association for Urban Debate Leagues.
By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018 -
Technical schools are getting a 21st century makeover
Curriculum combining vocational training with academics and social-emotional skills can help students when they head out into the world.
By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018 -
Lawmakers can enrich civics education through project-based assignments
U.S. government students at a Virginia high school recently saw a legislative proposal they crafted signed into law.
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2018 -
Students' social media activism provides expanded learning opportunities
Long derided as a distraction, social media is now being used to students' advantage as they organize protests in the wake of events like the Parkland, Florida, school shooting.
By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2018
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