Curriculum: Page 77
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Deep Dive
Get talking: How to start a foreign language program
Just one out of every five children in the United States have the opportunity to learn a foreign language during their K-12 years.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Two is better than one: How cross-curricular materials can deepen student learning
Cross-curricular opportunities can enrich and enliven learning for students.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSTEM
From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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The argument for courting controversy in the classroom
Respectful discourse is one of the cornerstones of a successful society.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Building students' focus critical in personal learning
A new course works to understand how students learn best, helping them master material well beyond their school years.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Real-world projects let students put their learning to the test
When students feel a sense of purpose in their work, they’re more motivated to try.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Deep Dive
NWEA unveils K-3 reading fluency test
Researchers and teachers weigh in on using computer and in-person assessments.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Study: Volunteerism in adolescence can lead to positive health and education outcomes
Activism, however, was linked to more risky behaviors in adulthood, such as substance use.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Commission shares progress on efforts to expand social-emotional learning in schools
Members of the public are invited to weigh in on final recommendations.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Nude paintings, war photos and language: Is anything off-limits if it's educational?
Recent controversies have again raised the question of whether students should be shielded from material that might make them feel uncomfortable.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Dropping school backpacks for saws and hammers
Hands-on learning can breathe color into math lessons.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Scrum helps students feels valued — and gets class projects marked done
A little organization goes a long way with project-based learning.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Asking students to write in every class — even PE — may boost literacy
Alarmed by his students' lack of writing ability, a California principal started a program demanding kids write in every class, every day — and scores are on the rise.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Tech tools boost learning from STEM to the arts, but aren't a shortcut for hard work
Apps and handheld devices are helping students learn to play musical instruments, practice compositions, and even write musical scores.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Using books to battle gender clichés
Finding narratives where girls play the starring role requires some sleuthing.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Put students at the heart of social media policies to enhance learning
The variety of platforms can benefit the classroom and teach digital citizenship.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
6 K-12 trends to watch in 2018
Efforts to rethink the existing model and the impact of ESSA implementation will continue shaping education this year.
By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Science museums provide good source of professional development for K-12 teachers
Science museums offer opportunities for hands-on learning that can benefit teachers in STEM instruction.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Tech helps California students produce award-winning media
Students at Rancho Minerva Middle School have put their digital media skills to the test, producing a short film that won a national award and influenced district purchasing.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Column
Pre-to-3: Study examines drama's links to early literacy
Theatrical approaches give students “another language” to show what they’ve learned.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Deep Dive
San Diego-area students experience 'Hamilton'
Lessons based on the smash hit are taking place in history classrooms across the country.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 12, 2018 -
A great STEM education starts with teacher training
For students to get the science, tech, engineering and math education they need, teachers need to continue their own education.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Designing lessons in the dark?
Educators have a tough time locating the most recent studies when building curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Algebra, Spanish and Bank Loans 101: The growing need for financial literacy in high school
Few would disagree that teaching financial literacy to K-12 students is important, so why are high-quality lessons on topics like money management so few and far between?
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Who said equations can't equal fun?
How to get students amped to read angles, measure distances and add fractions remains a challenge in many schools.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Aptitude tests may limit students' career options, passions too early
Students and educators should instead approach these assessments cautiously, using them to start a conversation about interests and ambitions rather than viewing them as definitive results.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018
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