Curriculum
-
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From cybersecurity proposals to progress on school integration, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2024 -
Building mindfulness skills into curricula can help keep students focused
Deep breathing techniques and adding transition times between classes are among strategies that can help students ease anxieties, one expert says.
By Lauren Barack • May 15, 2024 -
Trendline
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 -
Summer programming cuts expected despite need for expansion
Summer programs already offer less academic instruction than recommended, and the end of COVID-19 aid could impact that further.
By Naaz Modan • May 15, 2024 -
How can schools measure tutoring programs’ return on investment?
Accelerate research offers a new approach for comparing efficiency and cost-effectiveness of tutoring programs.
By Kara Arundel • May 14, 2024 -
Rapid guessing on tests increases after lunch, study finds
Grade 2-8 students showed increased disengagement when taking low-stakes tests between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., but performance levels didn't fluctuate much.
By Kara Arundel • May 13, 2024 -
Debate and argument can strengthen science learning
All ideas in science require supporting arguments and evidence, says a Stanford science education professor.
By Lauren Barack • May 8, 2024 -
When are students ready for Algebra I?
NWEA recommends schools use assessment outcomes data and guidance for staff to help determine benchmarks for course readiness.
By Kara Arundel • May 8, 2024 -
Sponsored by Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Accelerating excellence on your journey to a smarter school
Offering investments in technology and smart infrastructure immediate efficiency and operational benefits while setting the right foundation for a smarter tomorrow.
By Fred James, Head of Education Markets • May 6, 2024 -
Sponsored by Pathway2Careers
How to increase student engagement and attendance
Adjusting curriculum is an immediate and tangible way to fix the disengagement that leads to chronic absenteeism.
May 6, 2024 -
6 questions to advance media literacy, digital citizenship
Lacking a comprehensive national media literacy framework, schools can draw on several state and association models, NASBE said.
By Kara Arundel • May 1, 2024 -
School districts’ gifted student support, identification ‘mediocre at best’
A Fordham Institute study finds that universal screening is on the rise, but programs remain limited in scope and with questionable content value.
By Anna Merod • May 1, 2024 -
Just 18% of teachers report using AI in the classroom
Instructional use of the tech in learning remains fairly uncommon, with only an additional 15% of teachers saying they’ve tried to do so, a new study finds.
By Anna Merod • April 24, 2024 -
3 strategies to help students learn to respectfully disagree
Learning to thoughtfully navigate difficult conversations can better prepare students to think critically and engage with the community at large.
By Lauren Barack • April 24, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From school leaders’ views on academic recovery to students’ use of AI in their writing, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • April 19, 2024 -
Number of book bans rose sharply in fall 2023
PEN America says there were 4,349 bans in fall 2023, compared to 1,841 in spring 2023.
By Kara Arundel • April 18, 2024 -
Opinion
How a New Jersey charter is prioritizing literacy to close opportunity gaps
A school leader writes that declines in reading and writing stand to have the greatest impact on historically marginalized populations.
By Gemar Mills • April 17, 2024 -
Can high school data science courses expand pathways in STEM?
STEM advocates want more opportunities for the subject in high school but caution that better-defined standards and curriculum are needed.
By Lauren Barack • April 17, 2024 -
92% of school leaders concerned about academic recovery, NCES survey says
Though some experts predicted a shift from state-mandated summative exams post-pandemic, about two-thirds of administrators still back the approach.
By Naaz Modan • April 16, 2024 -
BY THE NUMBERS
How much are students using AI in their writing?
In the year since Turnitin launched its AI writing detection tool, the company found students have consistently used the tech in classwork.
By Anna Merod • April 15, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the ESSER fiscal cliff’s impact on schools to student data privacy concerns, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • April 12, 2024 -
Opinion
Allowing space to discuss tough topics like gender strengthens students’ sense of self
A Vermont program director writes that students must be equipped with tools to talk about their sense of self and their feelings on roles, rules and hierarchies.
By Alex Myers • April 11, 2024 -
Wisconsin adds Hmong and Asian American history to curriculum requirements
At least seven other states mandate Asian American studies, and a dozen states have academic standards for the subject.
By Kara Arundel • April 10, 2024 -
How can educators weave fun into math curriculum?
Games and other activities can make the subject more engaging, encourage collaboration and boost student self-esteem, one expert says.
By Lauren Barack • April 10, 2024 -
Community, student input key to align CTE to workforce needs
Chambers of commerce and local business organizations are among crucial partners to identify growth areas and gain program support, one expert says.
By Lauren Barack • April 3, 2024 -
Book ban attempts soared 65% in 2023
Groups disputing book titles focused on public libraries, where the number of titles targeted rose by 92%, compared to 11% in schools.
By Naaz Modan • April 3, 2024