Curriculum

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    Local partnerships can help restore arts programs lost to budget cuts

    Organizations like museums or arts councils can partner with schools on arts programming or even connect them with resident and teaching artists.

    By Lauren Barack • March 22, 2023
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    How can educators navigate climate ed pushback amid growing student concern?

    A recent Lancet study found more than half of young people are worried about signs of climate change, but the subject remains contentious for schools.

    By Lauren Barack • March 22, 2023
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    The K-12 Dive Outlook on 2023

    To help keep you up to speed, K-12 Dive has gathered our 2023 outlook coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends and leaders to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    New Mexico terminates 1:1 online tutoring contract

    In a letter canceling its services with tutoring company Paper, the state’s Public Education Department said enrollment and student engagement did not meet expectations.

    By • March 20, 2023
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    State gifted ed policies crucial to access for ELs, students with disabilities

    A co-author of a new study released by the Annenberg Institute says eliminating gifted programs isn't the “equity victory" some may assume it to be.

    By • March 17, 2023
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    Reading reality in America’s classrooms

    The nation's schools are facing a long overdue conversation about "deeply flawed" reading curricula that don't serve students, three superintendents write.

    By LaTonya Goffney, Sonja Santelises and Iranetta Wright • March 16, 2023
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    How 4th graders successfully made the blueberry Mississippi’s state fruit

    “Project Blueberry” gave students a real-life social studies lesson and also helped them hone their research and persuasive writing skills.

    By • March 15, 2023
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    California at center of latest push for science-based reading approaches

    Attention and funding is centering on phonics and decoding instruction as educators aim to support students' foundational reading skills.

    By • March 15, 2023
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    How The Roux, a c-store and children’s reading center, is impacting its Chicago community

    The store opened its doors last September on a mission to motivate and inspire kids to read more books. It’s working.

    By Brett Dworski • March 15, 2023
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    IXL Learning acquires Teachers Pay Teachers

    In 2022, TPT had a record number of teachers purchasing educator-created resources and earning money from their content, according to IXL.

    By • March 9, 2023
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    Learner, educator support needed to encourage underrepresented students to take advanced courses

    Simply requiring college prep courses alone can be detrimental to learning if scaffolds aren’t in place to account for barriers, one researcher says.

    By Lauren Barack • March 8, 2023
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    5 tips for navigating ChatGPT and other AI tools in the classroom

    While some districts have already blocked access to the artificial intelligence chatbot, some educators have advised against knee-jerk reactions.

    By Elena Ferrarin • March 8, 2023
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    Teacher-founded nonprofit aims to disrupt lectures with modern classroom approach

    The Modern Classrooms Project model has students watch teacher-developed instructional videos and work on assignments at their own pace.

    By • March 8, 2023
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    Social studies instructional support remains scarce at state and local levels

    The subject lacks consistent standards, assessments and other supports when compared to other core K-12 content areas, a RAND Corp. report finds.

    By • March 7, 2023
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    Summer programs still robust for 2023, but future slowdown looms

    As ESSER funds erode, summer learning experts say there’s uncertainty for future years of summertime academic offerings and enrichment.

    By • March 7, 2023
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    From finance to food, DC school aims to make CTE more attractive, accessible

    At a CTE Month event, educators and students discussed how enhancing career and technical offerings can boost postsecondary success.

    By • March 3, 2023
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    How tapping into family engagement can boost literacy, math learning

    The first session of an Education Department series explored the role of parent and teacher collaboration in honing students’ skills.

    By • March 3, 2023
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    States invest ESSER funds in tutoring but scalability remains a challenge

    A CCSSO report highlights promising practices from states including Tennessee, Louisiana and Colorado.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    Top House Republicans introduce ‘Parents Bill of Rights Act’

    The bill would require districts to publicly post curricula, provide parents a list of library books, and offer two in-person parent meetings each school year.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    Higher-level math opportunities open future pathways for students

    Courses such as calculus can increase the odds of college acceptance, but not all learners have access in their schools.

    By Lauren Barack • March 1, 2023
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    Want more meaningful math? Use history

    Understanding why and how a concept such as the Pythagorean theorem was developed can help students grasp its real-world importance.

    By Lauren Barack • March 1, 2023
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    By The Numbers: DIBELS testing shows improved reading progress over last two years

    Young students remain behind compared to pre-pandemic results, and 3rd graders saw no improvement over the past year, an Amplify analysis finds.

    By • March 1, 2023
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    Grad rates a mixed bag as states struggle with chronic absenteeism

    Data for 2021-22 shows grad rates, on the rise prior to the pandemic, have now declined in some states — but perhaps not as much as initially feared.

    By • Feb. 24, 2023
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    Bringing the March on Washington into the present

    As the march’s 60th anniversary approaches, educators can use local ties and modern parallels to make the 1963 event feel vibrant and relevant to today’s students.

    By Lauren Barack • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Standardized tests valuable for students with disabilities — but more inclusivity needed

    Recommendations in a National Center for Learning Disabilities report include being explicit about the purpose of statewide assessments.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    5 tips for maintaining teacher-student trust as AI classroom use grows

    A youth technology expert shares best practices and considerations for using artificial intelligence in classrooms.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023