Curriculum: Page 9


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    Opinion

    The key to reengaging students? Focus on content and durable skills

    North Carolina’s state superintendent details how her state addressed a need to develop skills beyond traditional “technical” skills and academic knowledge.

    By Catherine Truitt • Aug. 27, 2024
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    29% of LGBTQ+ students attend school with anti-LGBTQ+ policies

    Students in schools with anti-LGBTQ+ policies report more negative experiences such as harassment and physical threats, Trevor Project data shows.

    By Aug. 22, 2024
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    Learning Loss

    Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Socioeconomic factors partially at play in racial achievement gaps

    Educational policy solutions like adopting curricula that reflect diverse cultures could help narrow learning gaps, a Fordham Institute study concludes.

    By Aug. 21, 2024
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    Teaching about history standards can provide critical thinking inroads

    Having students consider the motivations behind what’s included or omitted in learning standards can broaden their analytical skills, one educator suggests.

    By Lauren Barack • Aug. 21, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From educators’ concerns about “pandemic babies” to a Title IX investigation’s settlement, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By Aug. 16, 2024
  • Texas lawmaker says new curriculum’s Bible references are ‘preaching’ rather than teaching

    The content alleged to favor references to Christianity was developed under a new state law that also provides teachers Establishment Clause immunity.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    Classroom tech needs guardrail process to ensure cybersecurity

    The glut of digital learning tools on the market — free or otherwise — requires thoughtful vetting, a K-12 cybersecurity expert says.

    By Lauren Barack • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Districts hit high notes with music education partnerships

    Tennessee school districts share how investments by a nonprofit organization led to greater capacity and appreciation for music performance.

    By Aug. 14, 2024
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    Educators concerned about how ‘pandemic babies’ are faring in school

    Principals report developmental challenges for younger students post-pandemic. Upcoming NAEP results will yield results on academic performance.

    By Aug. 9, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From upcoming education-related Supreme Court hearings to a mismatch on grades versus assessments, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By Aug. 9, 2024
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    What is certain in science? Uncertainty!

    The Perseid meteor shower and other scientific phenomenon provide perfect opportunities to demonstrate the imperfectness of science.

    By Lauren Barack • Updated Aug. 14, 2024
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    NYC Public Schools to implement Black studies curriculum in 2024-25 school year

    The pre-K-12 curriculum co-developed with a coalition of six organizations was piloted in 120 schools in the 2023-24 school year.

    By Aug. 7, 2024
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    Louisiana state leaders push forward with Ten Commandments law

    State leaders said the mandate would bring “discipline” back to schools and that parents who disagree with the posters can tell their child not to look.

    By Aug. 7, 2024
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    Nearly 60% of grades don’t match student test scores

    A study from the Equitable Grading Project recommends steps to improve grading practices to reduce both grade inflation and grade depression.

    By Aug. 5, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From the 5th Circuit Court’s ruling against the FCC to more states being blocked from enforcing the Title IX rule, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By Aug. 2, 2024
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    Swish: Teaching fractions on the basketball court

    Two California districts are using a series of games to help students make meaningful math connections and strengthen executive functioning skills.

    By July 31, 2024
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    To help students become motivated writers, give them an audience

    If students have specific readers or a purpose in mind, they’re more likely to enjoy and engage in writing assignments, an education professor suggests.

    By Lauren Barack • July 31, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new learning recovery data to one state’s pushback on teacher layoffs, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By July 26, 2024
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    Lack of focus, inattention having ‘severe negative impact’ on student learning

    Still, 90% of school leaders report high-dosage tutoring has been effective for improving student outcomes, according to NCES data.

    By July 24, 2024
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    How to make math word problems more engaging for students

    Word problems can improve math’s relevance to students by connecting to their interests or showcasing practical applications, one expert says.

    By Lauren Barack • July 24, 2024
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    Achievement data shows stalled progress in COVID learning recovery

    Students will need about 4.8 additional months of reading and 4.3 months of math to catch up to pre-pandemic achievement levels, NWEA finds.

    By July 23, 2024
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    What we learned at the National Conference on School Leadership

    The gathering brought together elementary and secondary principals to share best practices on infusing joy in learning, improving special education and more.

    By July 22, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From the Education Department’s new AI guidance to a call to curb chronic absenteeism, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By July 19, 2024
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    3 approaches to bring the Summer Olympics into STEM curriculum

    Ways to connect the Paris Olympics to science class this summer and early fall include analyzing swim caps, breakdancing and the art of mastering an ollie.

    By Lauren Barack • July 17, 2024
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    Over 50% of Ohio’s lowest-performing districts must change curricula for science of reading

    A Fordham Institute analysis finds districts and charter schools using unaligned curricula received more state funds for new materials this year.

    By July 17, 2024