Curriculum


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    As states show graduation exams to the exit, what’s next?

    Only six states still require graduation assessments after New York and Massachusetts announced plans to end the practice.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Dec. 11, 2024
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    How to counter AI mathbots? Have students show their work

    Addressing confusion in-person and keeping math challenging are key to ensuring students don’t lean on artificial intelligence bots, one expert suggests.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit book bans

    Though similar laws have gained steam in Democratic-leaning states, at least one — Illinois — has begun to see pushback.

    By Dec. 11, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new math performance data to the 20th anniversary of a federal law’s last reauthorization, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By Dec. 6, 2024
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    Reading wars head to court: Lawsuit claims ‘deceptive’ practices by famed literacy specialists

    The plaintiffs sold faulty curricula that “sought to diminish and even exclude” phonics instruction, two mothers claim in a suit seeking class-action status.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
  • Lawmakers debate what’s to blame for lackluster student achievement

    While Democratic and Republican lawmakers agree curricula are under state and local purview, they differ on approaches and priorities to improve learning.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    To find people with the right skills, employers may need to start with K-12

    Nearly 60% of employers surveyed said they aren’t confident their talent pipelines will meet their needs over the next decade, a recent survey found.

    By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 4, 2024
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    On-campus restaurants serve up vital lessons for students

    A number of school district culinary arts programs nationwide are using student-run eateries to hone soft skills alongside industry knowledge.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Charter schools can leverage autonomy to serve students with disabilities

    A Center for Learner Equity study identifies several areas of focus where charters can create systemic change in teaching and learning.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Math scores plummet, progress ‘erased,’ NCES reports

    Average U.S. math scores on the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study reverted to 1995 levels.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Education Department promotes expanded use of behavior assessments

    Students with and without disabilities can benefit from individualized interventions intended to improve classroom behaviors, new guidance says.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
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    Students with disabilities learn real-world job skills in Brooklyn high school’s sewing lab

    The lab goes beyond stitching to impart students with soft skills like teamwork and time management.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Nov. 27, 2024
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    Order in the classroom: Mock trials can teach students about the justice system

    The approach can even work with elementary students, who can be tasked with staging trials of characters from fairy tales, says one expert.

    By Lauren Barack • Nov. 27, 2024
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    Dive Awards

    The K-12 Dive Awards for 2024

    These leaders are achieving excellence through commitments to school culture and community, innovation, and wraparound services for students.

    By Nov. 27, 2024
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    High school students report challenges in accessing skilled trades training

    Training programs can’t keep up with demand, which may signal a need for employer investments, a report found.

    By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 25, 2024
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    Nation’s Report Card to debut new poverty measurement

    The metric for students’ socioeconomic status will include factors such as the number of books in homes and parents’ education levels.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    4 K-12 funding areas to watch under a 2nd Trump administration

    Education experts anticipate changes in fiscal approaches to state grants, special education, school choice and curriculum.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    Confidence critical for girls’ success in STEM

    Research from the American Association of University Women suggests the gender gap in STEM appears as early as 2nd and 3rd grade.

    By Lauren Barack • Updated Nov. 20, 2024
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    Career education gets a boost with College Board pilot program

    The Career Kickstart program is piloting two inaugural courses for a cybersecurity pathway at two high schools in San Antonio.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Nov. 20, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From demand for a cybersecurity pilot to the latest stats on school book bans, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By Nov. 15, 2024
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    Schools continue to play vital role in preventing student opioid-related deaths

    As early data shows a decline in teen opioid-related fatalities, advocates and researchers say continued and expanded prevention education is critical.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Fewer after-school programs offering academic supports, NCES finds

    While a majority of schools offer some kind of after-school program, just 60% include academic services.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    How can schools make advanced math pathways more equitable?

    Reviewing recommendation processes and streamlining syllabi are among ways schools can improve access to courses like calculus.

    By Lauren Barack • Nov. 13, 2024
  • New York to replace graduation exam, implement graduate portrait framework

    The state also aims to require new transcripts and assessments “aligned to prioritized learning standards” by 2029-30.

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    3 ways high schools are preparing students for this year’s FAFSA

    Last school year's delays to filling out the federal financial aid form are spurring early action to support the class of 2025.

    By Updated Nov. 13, 2024