Curriculum

Lawmakers and witnesses discuss race, gender in classrooms

Where some in a Thursday congressional hearing saw curriculum limits as censorship and intimidation, others said divisive topics distract from instruction.

By Kara Arundel • May 20, 2022

4 key factors to support district-wide math achievement

A retired superintendent writes that making math achievement a "non-negotiable" is critical to improving outcomes.

By Amy Hodgson • May 19, 2022

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Equity in Education

From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.

By K-12 Dive staff

Lessons In Leadership: Dallas superintendent reflects on wins, challenges ahead of second retirement

Michael Hinojosa shared how he's navigated sometimes tense relationships with lawmakers, the importance of succession planning and more.

By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2022

High school students' interest in humanities outpaces other subjects

Despite declining postsecondary interest, engagement is growing in K-12, according to analysis by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

By Anna Merod • May 18, 2022

School librarians can fortify curricula across subject areas

Librarians serve as a rich resource in lesson planning and curriculum design, bringing more than book suggestions and reading hours into classrooms.

By Lauren Barack • May 18, 2022

ACT study finds grade inflation in high school GPAs over the past decade

Average high school GPAs increased 0.19 grade points between 2010 and 2021, with grade inflation seeing the highest jump between 2018 and 2021.

By Anna Merod • May 16, 2022

Study questions popular reading intervention program's effectiveness

Whether Reading Recovery or schools are to blame for negative long-term impacts remains uncertain, a researcher said.

By Anna Merod • May 11, 2022

Community building activities in early elementary curricula key for foundational social skills

The early grades are an optimal period for educators to integrate lessons and activities that support both academic and social growth.

By Lauren Barack • May 11, 2022

Transforming students into data champions, one lesson at a time

Using local data is one way educators can engage classes in statistical education across subject areas, from STEM to social studies.

By Lauren Barack • May 4, 2022

How can educators use music to expand engagement in subjects across curricula?

One teacher suggests, for instance, that lyrics can be used in English language arts as a gateway to expand understanding of poetry.

By Lauren Barack • May 4, 2022

LGBTQ students face increasing access barriers to counseling

Nearly two-thirds of LGBTQ youth responding to a Trevor Project survey said they couldn't get mental health counseling they sought in the past year.

By Naaz Modan • May 4, 2022

Entrepreneurship education won't save the teaching profession — but it's a good place to start

A Florida educator writes that teacher satisfaction is a complex problem that can only be addressed with a multifaceted approach.

By Falia Justima • May 3, 2022

'Scalpel, please': Students practice robotics, get taste of medical careers

Utah students used a robotic tool that helps doctors perform surgeries at a nearby hospital, revealing their excitement in emerging medical careers. 

By Anna Merod • April 27, 2022

Active learning models enable students to support peers in math and beyond

Allowing students to lead their own learning can uncover new perspectives and collaborative skills that help support all learners.

By Lauren Barack • April 27, 2022

Financial literacy is growing, but uneven access could widen racial wealth gap

More states are requiring high-schoolers to take finance courses, but students of color and low-income students are less likely to have access.

By Naaz Modan • April 27, 2022

Teaching the social media generation the power of compassion

How do we teach Gen Z or Zoomers compassion in our fractured world? There is a solution: storytelling.

April 25, 2022

Learning to the beat: How rap helps students' math recall

Teachers can better captivate their students by tying music, lyrics and songwriting across curriculum.

By Lauren Barack • April 20, 2022

Inclusive strategies in CTE courses improve student engagement

Using universal design for learning approaches in career-prep courses allows student choice for studying and demonstrating knowledge, CTE experts say.

By Kara Arundel • April 20, 2022

Florida shows examples of math materials rejected on SEL, CRT grounds

The Florida Department of Education publicized examples submitted by the public, saying they don't represent "an exhaustive list of input" of materials.

By Naaz Modan • Updated April 21, 2022

Stanford researcher finds SEL + purpose learning program Wayfinder boosts student purpose nearly 75%

A Stanford University researcher set to uncover the efficacy of the Wayfinder curriculum over the course of a school year. 

April 18, 2022

Virtual screening, identification for ELs challenged districts during pandemic

A New America report also suggests ed leaders haven't been meaningfully included in discussions on relief spending for English learners.

By Naaz Modan • April 13, 2022

For more personalized learning experiences, start with students' interests

Linking subjects like statistics to their use in activities like baseball can help clarify real-world relevance for students.

By Lauren Barack • April 13, 2022

Managing learning gaps with a wraparound assessment system

As educators aim to close learning gaps widened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for a cohesive approach to assessments is more crucial than ever.

April 11, 2022

The role of technology in personalized learning

Today's technology has merely added the fuel personalized learning needed to move into the mainstream.

April 11, 2022

Positive student-teacher relationships boost instructional quality

University of Missouri research finds positive relationships boost teachers' motivation and confidence, leading to more interesting and relevant instruction.

By Kara Arundel • April 8, 2022