Curriculum
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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 -
Opinion
School censorship laws undermine Black and brown students, educators
Education that ignores students’ history and culture cannot inspire and nurture them, a Memphis educator writes.
By Melissa Collins • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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.
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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 Kara Arundel • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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 Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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 Kara Arundel • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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 Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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 Kara Arundel • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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 -
A Massachusetts charter school prepares students for college success
Veritas Prep Charter School provides students with companion courses to help them navigate college expectations like time management and self-advocacy.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 16, 2024 -
4 more states move to restrict curriculum in 2024
Though nearly half of states have such laws or policies on the books, the number of proposals declined compared to past years.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 11, 2024 -
More than 323K adults answer White House call to work with students
The goal to add 250,000 adults in supportive roles in schools was met a year ahead of schedule, but principals say additional help is needed.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 11, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From new CDC data to the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Facilitating peer discussions can broaden learning
Encouraging students to engage each other in discussion can expand viewpoints in classroom learning and strengthen soft skills, one expert says.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 9, 2024 -
How a school for students with autism elevated its professional development
Delaware's Sussex Consortium teachers are now sharing their instructional best practices with educators at traditional schools.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Charter schools have fewer students with disabilities but higher inclusion rates
The Center for Learner Equity analyzed U.S. Department of Education data on enrollment, discipline, inclusion and post secondary preparation.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Oct. 8, 2024 -
How AI can improve tutor effectiveness
A Stanford University study finds an AI tutor assistance tool improved student performance and increased tutors’ capacity to support learning.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 7, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a potential major school food service acquisition to an executive order impacting schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Oct. 4, 2024 -
Want to hone students’ critical thinking skills? Give them more opportunities for input
A Rand Corp. analysis finds student input contributes to more engaging and hands-on learning, which strengthens crucial skill sets.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 3, 2024 -
Are preschoolers getting enough outdoor time?
A NIEER policy brief shows most state preschool programs don’t require outdoor time, but some have model programs to expose children to nature.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 2, 2024 -
We have liftoff: NASA launches after-school programs in 10 states
The space agency is teaming up with the Education Department on a STEM program to provide hands-on learning to about 1,000 students.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 2, 2024 -
The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025
Here's a guide to the events where school leaders can share best practices and learn about the issues shaping education in the new year.
By K-12 Dive staff • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
For Houston superintendent, there’s nothing piecemeal about school turnarounds
Appointed to lead Texas’ largest district during a state takeover last year, Mike Miles is embracing a model of wholescale systemic change.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 1, 2024 -
With ESSER expiration, COVID-19 spending prepares for finale
Today is the American Rescue Plan's obligation deadline, but spending continues through Jan. 28, 2025 — or longer for localities with an extension.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Sept. 30, 2024 -
How educators can help students learn to resolve conflict and move forward
One human development expert says it all starts at working to understand other people’s behavior and extend forgiveness.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Are digital devices hindering reading progress?
A Maryland nonprofit sounds a warning that technology can have detrimental effects on students’ reading and critical thinking skills.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 25, 2024