Curriculum

DeVos balked at more state testing waivers. What will Biden's Ed Dept do?

K-12 Dive spoke with testing and policy experts about the likelihood education secretary nominee Miguel Cardona would issue waivers for 2020-21.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 26, 2021

Promising Practices: How one district built online learning buy-in, engagement

A Texas district successfully implemented a comprehensive launch of resources for students, parents and teachers to boost engagement and effectiveness.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 25, 2021

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The impact of the coronavirus on e-learning

A year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic forced public schools to embrace e-learning virtually overnight. We're keeping this page up to date with the latest ed tech trends and developments.

By K-12 Dive staff

How to offer hands-on learning opportunities in hybrid environments

The pandemic may have shifted the idea of what and where a classroom is, but educators are finding new ways to bring immersive learning to students.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 20, 2021

Study: On-camera instructors boost remote learning

Researchers at University of California Santa Barbara say students look at body language for important cues while listening to lessons.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 20, 2021

News literacy campaign providing tools for vetting fake news

From COVID-19 conspiracies to questions about the 2020 election's validity, sorting real and fake news is overwhelming for many students, educators say.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 20, 2021

Will outdoor classroom momentum persist beyond COVID-19?

The outdoors offer a variety of learning possibilities educators can tap, regardless of geographic location and the pandemic's duration.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 13, 2021

Deep Dive

An Inauguration Day like few before it provides ample curricular topics

The event provides a variety of opportunities for educators to tap into the ceremony, the language and the role of politics around the event.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 13, 2021

How to deter cheating, test anxiety in remote learning

Detecting cheating has become more challenging, but one researcher recommends tactics including low-stakes quizzes and open-ended questions.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 13, 2021

Violent US Capitol insurrection presents difficult classroom discussions

Several organizations offer resources for navigating and defusing tense debates while supporting students who feel uncertainty or anxiety.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 06, 2021

Clarity crucial to support student learning objectives in remote education

There are a number of steps educators can take to help define goals as plainly as possible to fuel student success, a California superintendent writes.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 06, 2021

Embedding tutoring into school day could offset COVID slide

Research suggests high-dosage tutoring as a model that can effectively provide a consistent, daily strategy.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 06, 2021

States move to suspend school report cards, create accountability flexibilities

The decisions come after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told states the department is open to rethinking assessment and accountability measures in the wake of ongoing COVID-19 disruptions. 

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 06, 2021

These 8 trends will impact schools in 2021

With the effects of multiple crises likely to linger at all levels for years to come, these key factors will influence the direction of schools in the coming year.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Jan. 04, 2021

How homework is changing during online learning

Teachers are reconsidering how much homework is needed in online school, while flipped learning may help reduce work completed outside of class.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 23, 2020

How districts are navigating 3 assessment challenges

Districts face a challenging assessment landscape, with skewed or inaccurate data and sometimes unreachable students.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 17, 2020

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Curricular Counsel: How district curriculum practices changed due to COVID-19

The pandemic impacted procurement, assessment and professional development approaches. Here's how district and curriculum leaders adapted.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2020

Does a phonics focus hinder ELLs in literacy?

Advocates warn phonics-based reading instruction may produce English learners who master word pronunciation but not reading comprehension.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 16, 2020

How to embed creativity in STEM curriculum

Research shows art, music and other student interests can provide gateways for learners, especially those with spacial aptitude, connect more deeply.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 15, 2020

Night kindergarten class meets needs of working families during the pandemic

Concerns about absences and students’ difficulties with participating in daytime classes led to the development of KIPP NJ’s Evening Learning Program.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 14, 2020

Researchers: In-school tutoring programs show promise in slowing COVID slide

About 12 states have statewide models, but England and the Netherlands are among nations that have invested on a national level, according to panelists during a Wednesday webinar.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 10, 2020

Turning cameras off to keep student engagement on

Remaining sensitive to students' home lives can help learners stay involved in remote classwork and feel connected to their peers, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 09, 2020

Deep Dive

4 ways schools use video game design to spark interest in computer science

Districts can hook students with existing enthusiasm, helping them build technical and soft skills while also broadening STEM diversity.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 09, 2020

ISTE 2020: Expanding computer science opportunities for girls, students of color

Distance learning and partnerships are critical in broadening access, and districts can also weave CS training into a variety of classes, school tech leaders said during the annual conference last week.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 09, 2020

How educators are tweaking grading approaches in response to the pandemic

Teachers are allowing students to revise work and stretch deadlines in attempts to fairly assess student performance this year.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 08, 2020

ISTE 2020: Cybersecurity a K-12 essential, from protecting data to prepping students for jobs

Panelists at the annual ed tech conference last week told educators about the importance of school cybersecurity practices and how to fit the topic into curriculum and spark students' interest.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 07, 2020