Survey: Teachers feel more positive toward standards than assessments

Teachers expressed concerns over test difficulty and whether tests measure the skills of students with special needs.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 6, 2017

'De-colonizing the curriculum' critical to improving outcomes for students of color

Experts say an investment in more culturally relevant materials will go a long way.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 5, 2017

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Social-Emotional Learning

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing social-emotional learning amid pushback from policymakers and ongoing demand from employers.

By K-12 Dive staff

A decade in, flipped learning maintains its momentum

The rise of digital video and interactive learning resources has facilitated the parallel rise of more active learning models since Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams first conceptualized the "flipped" approach.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 4, 2017

Increasing math instruction for ELLs could boost literacy skills

Smartphones could be used to access math lessons for additional at-home practice.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 4, 2017

Updated DARE program covers opioid addiction in new curriculum

The program now opts for a focus on making healthy decisions “instead of spending 45 minutes lecturing students about drugs,” according to the website.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 3, 2017

Unpacking the keys to a Philly school's STEAM success

Providing a well-equipped maker space helped, but cross-curricular integration and increased collaboration between educators and students were also critical.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 2, 2017

AP participation lower in rural districts than urban, suburban areas

How can states work to remove barriers and increase incentives for participation?

By Amelia Harper • Oct. 2, 2017

How can educators improve assessments?

One expert's advice includes not mistaking difficulty in approaching a question with rigor.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 29, 2017

Schools must plan to prepare students for uncertain job market

Experts argue over what the job market will look like in 10 or 20 years’ time, but they all agree it is changing.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 29, 2017