Curriculum: Page 74


  • Robotics, coding programs don't require huge investments

    Nothing sparks children’s imaginations like watching something they’ve built or coded come to life.

    By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018
  • Image attribution tooltip
    ASU+GSV
    Image attribution tooltip
    Deep Dive

    Sessions on SEL, personalized learning kick off ASU+GSV Summit

    The day also saw former President George W. Bush reflect on his signature education policy.

    By Linda Jacobson • April 17, 2018
  • A young student sits in front of a computer screen. Explore the Trendline
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Benetech
    Image attribution tooltip
    Trendline

    STEM

    From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

    By K-12 Dive staff
  • Deep Dive

    ESSA pilot spurs states' interest in performance assessment

    Districts increase efforts to design assessments "that make sense for kids."

    By Linda Jacobson • April 16, 2018
  • Opinion

    We can't assess like we were assessed

    West Hempstead Union Free School District Director of Humanities Starr Sackstein writes that effective assessment must give students more say in their learning.

    By Starr Sackstein • April 16, 2018
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Echoes and Reflections
    Image attribution tooltip
    Opinion

    The Parkland massacre reminds us of the importance of Holocaust education

    Ivy Schamis, a social studies teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, says lessons of the Holocaust are found in countless social issues unfolding  today.

    By Ivy Schamis • April 12, 2018
  • Deep Dive

    Self-defense becoming popular physical education component

    Today’s curriculum is just as likely to include some Judo alongside kickball.

    By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018
  • Struggle in curriculum can help students build mastery

    Mastering a subject or ability is not always an easy road, and that's a good thing.

    By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Fotolia
    Image attribution tooltip

    Don't forget teacher training when launching a PBL curriculum

    Project based learning requires much more investment from administrators than buying new books.

    By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018
  • Image attribution tooltip
    af.mil
    Image attribution tooltip

    Language immersion programs can boost learning for all students

    Switching back and forth between two languages lets students get comfortable with new skills at their own speed.

    By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018
  • More voices add nuance to the Civil Rights Movement

    Casting the net wider can deepen students’ understanding of the Civil Rights era.

    By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018
  • Parents, students issue 'call to action' documents on SEL

    "What happens in school, kids bring back home. What happens at home, our kids bring into school," a parent said during the Friday morning event. 

    By Linda Jacobson • April 6, 2018
  • Project-based learning fuels excitement in students

    The best learning is never a "read, memorize and test" experience.

    By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018
  • How can schools make science fairs more collaborative and inclusive?

    In the real world, few major scientific discoveries are made by one person.

    By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018
  • Data tells just part a of story when educating the whole child

    States are pushing back, using assessments as guideposts rather than as a deciding factor.

    By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Adobe Stock
    Image attribution tooltip

    Digital dissection tools can enhance science lessons

    Supporters of the technology claim it's more animal friendly, while others say there is no replacing the real experience.

    By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018
  • Deep Dive

    Use pop culture to shake the dust off any classroom lesson

    Students are always more excited and engaged when they can relate to the material, teachers agree. 

    By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018
  • Most middle school math assignments fall short, report says

    Only about one third of math problems require students to communicate their thinking in answers.

    By Linda Jacobson • April 4, 2018
  • Study: State pre-K programs should move beyond teaching basic skills

    Research finds that children are not acquiring the language skills needed for later academic success.

    By Linda Jacobson • March 29, 2018
  • Drones help connect the dots on math, coding concepts

    Putting what's learned in class into a real-world context can make learning relevant while better preparing students for adulthood.

    By March 29, 2018
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Shalina Chatlani
    Image attribution tooltip

    Time for self-reflection can improve student performance

    Students who have time to think about their work may also see boosts in empathy.

    By Lauren Barack • March 28, 2018
  • Most careers require cross-curricular skills so classes should build those traits

    Core subjects are traditionally separated into different classes and departments. The real world isn’t neatly set up this way.

    By Lauren Barack • March 28, 2018
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Empowering students to find their voices

    Avoiding subjects because they’re controversial is something that happens in schools, but it doesn't have to. 

    By Lauren Barack • March 28, 2018
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    How to stop girls from opting out of STEM classes, careers

    Making STEM part of the K-5 curriculum ensures girls have the tools, and mindset, to pursue STEM careers when they’re ready to make that choice.

    By Lauren Barack • March 28, 2018
  • Deep Dive

    Math, ELA testing emphasis doesn't have to push out broader class options

    Finding ways to "ally" different subjects can be key to their continued inclusion in a high-stakes assessment environment.

    By Lauren Barack • March 28, 2018
  • School's service-learning curriculum extends to PD sessions

    A Richmond, VA-area school gets even parents involved in projects to help others in the community and around the world.

    By Linda Jacobson • March 27, 2018