Curriculum: Page 20

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    Asking good questions is central to strong civics education

    Open-ended, meaningful questions are the difference between challenging students to think deeply or having them learn simple trivia, one educator said.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 18, 2023
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    How can schools foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students?

    Two educators shared their lessons learned in helping middle and high schoolers gain skills in areas like problem solving, teamwork and resilience.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Jan. 18, 2023
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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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    NYC schools restrict the use of ChatGPT, with some exceptions

    New York City Public Schools blocked the AI chatbot districtwide as some question the technology’s role in the classroom.

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    Confidence key to bridging math learning gaps

    A math educator suggests helping students become sure of their skills is more productive than focusing on how much time learning recovery will take.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 11, 2023
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    HMH to acquire nonprofit NWEA

    NWEA's MAP Growth assessment schedules and tools will not be affected by the acquisition, the organizations said.

    By • Updated Jan. 11, 2023
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    5 tactics to help students embrace networking and relationship-building

    Experts suggest helping students identify and expand their relationship networks, or “social capital,” so they can begin building professional pathways.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Jan. 6, 2023
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    Teaching students about AI without breaking a school budget

    Effective learning tools that focus on how AI works can be affordable and sometimes woven into any class subject, one expert says.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 4, 2023
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    New Mexico program offers 1:1 online tutoring to Title I schools

    The nearly $3.3 million investment of federal COVID-19 relief funding comes as districts look for immediate solutions to address learning loss.

    By • Jan. 4, 2023
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    8 K-12 trends to watch in 2023

    Academic recovery, family engagement, cyberthreats and school security concerns are among challenges coming at school leaders from all sides.

    By , , , • Jan. 4, 2023
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    Lessons In Leadership: 5 key takeaways from a year of school leader conversations

    In case you missed any of 2022’s installments, we’ve highlighted some leading insights on student voice, community engagement and more.

    By • Jan. 3, 2023
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    Survey: Adults rate their education higher compared to today’s schooling

    A majority of Yahoo! News and YouGov poll respondents said the quality of education students receive now is fair or poor.

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    Community partnerships essential to help CTE programs benefit local economies

    When students get work experience through local industries, they may be more likely to continue using those skills in their home communities, one expert said.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 21, 2022
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    When teaching AI, drop the coding and adopt machine learning

    By studying how machine learning powers artificial intelligence, students can further develop their own thought processes and tackle societal impacts.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 21, 2022
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    For a struggling Pennsylvania district, reading paves the path to improvement

    The Sto-Rox School District is hopeful a reading skills screener and professional development will lead to better student outcomes.

    By • Dec. 16, 2022
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    Survey: Most high school graduates don’t feel prepared for college, career decisions

    Schools should be more explicit about how classroom lessons connect to careers, said YouScience CEO Edson Barton.

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Indigenous expertise a ‘must’ for Native American studies curriculum

    One expert suggests providing a broader overview of modern Native and Indigenous people rather than stopping at the late 1800s.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Biden administration announces efforts to expand STEM opportunities

    The White House is focusing in particular on increasing access to these fields for historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Opinion

    4 strategies for unlocking the value of SEL

    The Newark Trust for Education’s P-12 strategy director writes that thoughtful planning is critical to maximize social-emotional learning’s benefits.

    By Stephanie Parry • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Nutrition education can promote mindful eating habits across several subjects

    While health classes can help students develop healthy eating habits, experts say educators must also be mindful of how the subject is framed.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 7, 2022
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    How can schools ensure learning is accessible for all?

    Designing curricula to address the variety of distinct learning needs for every student can be challenging, but a number of tools and approaches are available.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Trust for Learning early ed grants aim to increase workforce inclusion and anti-bias approaches

    The philanthropy’s SEED Fund awarded $420,000 to nine grantees to improve training programs by expanding access, incorporating anti-racism and more.

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    NWEA: Full academic rebound likely 5 or more years away

    Reading and math recovery is continuing this school year, but data shows some student groups have a longer road to closing gaps.

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Under ASCD-ISTE merger, what’s in store for teacher training resources?

    ISTE CEO Richard Culatta, who will head the resulting nonprofit, said members can expect more focus on professional development and leadership training. 

    By • Dec. 5, 2022
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    8 strategies for districts looking to add or expand internship programs

    Data suggests while 79% of high schoolers are interested in work-based learning experiences, just 34% know of opportunities.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Dec. 5, 2022
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    The biggest K-12 stories of 2022 — so far

    These topics resonated the most with school and district leaders in the first 11 months of 2022.

    By K-12 Dive Staff • Dec. 5, 2022