Curriculum: Page 7

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    Opinion

    Colleges are ditching the SAT. The high school transcript should be next.

    Next generation credentials are a compentency-based alternative to transcripts that allow colleges to make better admissions decisions. 

    By Laurie Gagnon • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Senators debate Congress’ role in school, library book bans

    Despite disagreement on the grounds for challenging books in classrooms, Senate Judiciary Committee members agreed doing so is largely a local issue.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Trendline

    Equity in Education

    From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    How commitment contracts can help support student agency

    These agreements can help educators gain buy-in from students on challenges and tasks they want to master that school year, one expert says.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 13, 2023
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    White House: Chronic absenteeism requires ‘all-hands-on-deck’ approach

    The push for solutions comes as data suggests chronic absenteeism was a substantial contributor to recent NAEP assessment declines.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    4 ways administrators can mitigate disruptive student behaviors

    As schools add intervention strategies to address an uptick in disruptive behaviors, research from EAB identifies best practices for educators.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From opioid prevention mandates to revealing new data on chronic absenteeism, what did you learn from our stories within the last seven days?

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    US teachers are struggling to teach sustainability in schools

    Topics like climate action and clean energy are among the least likely topics found in sustainability school lessons, according to a Smithsonian-Gallup poll.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Teachers increasingly turning to digital, self-created materials for lessons

    Only 23% of teachers said they exclusively use printed textbooks in their classrooms, according to a survey by Bay View Analytics.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    3 ways to build resilience in the classroom

    Using levity to “reset” the brain before challenging activities is among tactics educators can embed in curriculum to build a growth mindset.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Keeping one foot in the classroom can help instructional specialists build trust, buy-in

    Teaching regularly can provide firsthand awareness of the challenges educators and students alike are facing in the classroom.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Higher chronic absenteeism rates linked to NAEP score declines

    On average, 22% of 4th grade public school students were absent five days or more in the month preceding their 2022 NAEP assessments.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From updated teacher vacancy data to new warnings about vape use in schools, what did you learn from our stories within the last seven days?

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    4 states mandate opioid prevention curriculum as overdose crisis persists

    A new CDC report says counterfeit pills are increasingly available and drug overdoses are at historic highs.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    English learners need equitable access to dual language programs

    Enrollment and bilingual teacher recruitment should be prioritized, said panelists during a Tuesday webinar.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Science fairs can expand hands-on STEAM curriculum experiences

    To maximize these opportunities to practice real-world STEAM applications, school leaders must ensure all students can participate.

    By Lauren Barack • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Majority of adults support higher pay, more influence over curriculum for teachers

    Some 66% of adults said teachers are underpaid, and 67% said they support raising educator salaries through increased property taxes, a PDK poll found.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Pandemic learning recovery ‘slow and inconsistent’

    A bright spot is that early elementary students are showing progress on phonics, according to an analysis by Curriculum Associates. 

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From anticipated budget reductions to a prominent test’s online transition, what did you learn from our stories the week of Aug. 21?

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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    Back to School '23 // BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2023-24

    These exceptional administrators make the grade on student engagement, social-emotional support, career education and more.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Unguided play can uncover learning moments

    Educators can glean curriculum ideas and opportunities to help learners practice social skills by observing students at play.

    By Lauren Barack • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Summer programs boost math gains, show little reading progress

    The current scale of summer school is not enough to fully recover from learning loss, the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research found.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    How 90-day plans shape the beginning of a successful school year

    While the strategy can look different across schools and districts, four K-12 leaders share why the 90-day model works in setting the tone for a new year.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    How to leave the idea of learning styles at the door in the new school year

    Universal design for learning approaches can help make learning accessible for all students, says the director of teacher education at NYU.

    By Lauren Barack • Aug. 16, 2023
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    High schoolers’ confidence, credits take ‘FLIGHT’ in summer school program

    A Connecticut high school redesigned its summer school to provide rigorous instruction and opportunities for student belonging and personal growth.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Q&A

    One year in, what has the White House tutoring initiative accomplished?

    We spoke with the head of the partnership overseeing the initiative to find out how much progress has been made on recruiting 250,000 tutors and mentors.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023