Curriculum

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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 9 hours ago
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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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    Trendline

    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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    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
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    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
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    8th graders’ average scores decline on computer and information literacy exam

    Though U.S. students’ scores remained on par with the international average for computer and information literacy, they dropped for computational thinking.

    By • Nov. 12, 2024
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    School book bans triple in 2023-24

    The push comes amid the election of former President Donald Trump, who has railed against "inappropriate" content in schools.

    By • Nov. 11, 2024
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    Special education teacher shortages focus of upcoming federal briefing

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will investigate the federal response to special education teacher shortages.

    By • Nov. 8, 2024
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    6 statewide strategies to improve student math outcomes

    States can support districts by suggesting high-quality instructional materials and supporting interventions, the Council of Chief State School Officers says.

    By • Nov. 7, 2024
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    As AAPI studies expand nationwide, ethnic studies can provide inroads

    A dozen states now require Asian American and Pacific Islander studies curriculum, according to a report from the nonprofit Committee of 100.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Students learn the value of civic engagement and constructive dialogue

    A project-based, 12th grade seminar at a Virginia private school teaches about respectful dialogue — and leaving debates behind when class ends.

    By • Nov. 6, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From highly anticipated U.S. Education Department guidance to an increase in K-12 ransomware attacks, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Nov. 1, 2024
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    From Zzzs to A’s: Classroom lessons focus on good sleep habits

    Curricula can help students build healthy habits, such as putting smartphones away before bed and using trackers or activities that promote good sleep, experts say.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 30, 2024
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    Older struggling readers can benefit from explicit decoding instruction

    Early and targeted interventions are critical in helping these students understand increasingly complex tests, a study finds.

    By • Oct. 30, 2024
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    Keys to teaching data literacy in elementary school

    Tracking the weather and tapping into a child’s natural curiosity are ways to build young learners' understanding of data, math instruction experts say.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 23, 2024
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    School censorship laws undermine Black and brown students and educators

    Education that ignores students’ history and culture cannot inspire and nurture them, a Memphis educator writes.

    By Melissa Collins • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Newly arrived English learners a positive for existing ELs

    A study on Delaware schools published by AERA found no adverse academic impacts for non-English learners with the arrival of new ELs.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    How Philadelphia is accelerating learning recovery with an ambitious 5-year plan

    Propelled by impressive academic recovery metrics, Superintendent Tony Watlington has curriculum rollouts, facilities improvements and more on the agenda.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Teachers: Kindergarten readiness tests are time-consuming, cut into instruction

    The assessment data, however, is used to assign learning groups and track student progress, teachers told the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From cellphone bans to school staffing, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    ACT, SAT scores decline year over year

    The class of 2024’s average scores were lower compared to peers from the previous graduating class, but participation in school day testing was stronger.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    How to ensure Native Americans are accurately represented in curriculum

    Schools can look to tribal organizations and nonprofits representing Indigenous people for resources to improve curricula.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 16, 2024