Curriculum: Page 22

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    Colleges should use K-12 performance assessments for course placement, report says

    Recommendations from Complete College America include better integrating postsecondary and K-12 systems for these evaluations.

    By • Oct. 21, 2022
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    How an Ohio district is cracking the code on cybersecurity training

    In Lakota Local Schools, a high school cybersecurity program gives students the opportunity to graduate into college programs and good-paying jobs.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 19, 2022
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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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    Gates Foundation’s new formula: $1.1B to boost math instruction

    The nonprofit also plans to focus an equity lens on addressing barriers to math success among Black and Latino students and those from low-income backgrounds.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
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    ‘Gag orders’ will hurt education, teacher group warns

    Curriculum should teach honest history and respect students’ ability to think, problem solve, and form opinions, say previous state teachers of the year.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    ACT reports lowest average composite score in decades after number of test takers plunged

    Just 1.35 million students who graduated from high school in 2022 took the entrance exam, compared to 2.1 million in the 2016 class.

    By • Oct. 12, 2022
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    How a university-district collaboration created an AI curriculum in Florida

    The University of Florida and Orange County Public Schools developed a statewide curriculum on artificial intelligence for high school students.

    By • Oct. 12, 2022
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    Will civics assessment mandates raise the subject’s profile?

    In recent years, a number of states have required civics assessments in schools — sometimes for graduation.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 12, 2022
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    Despite digital transitions, handwriting maintains classroom benefits

    Proponents of handwriting say it can help bolster understanding, strengthen vocabulary and literacy, and build fine motor skills.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 5, 2022
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    How are districts embracing character education to counter bullying?

    Experts say weaving in character education promotes skills and behaviors that promote a climate discouraging bullying.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 5, 2022
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    OSEP: States can’t let special educators teach under emergency licenses

    The clarity on requirements was welcomed by advocates and professionals who promote the need for qualified educators for students with disabilities.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Elementary teachers more likely to say civics integrated in all subjects

    In a RAND Corp. survey, most teachers said “promoting students’ critical and independent thinking” is the most important aim of civic education.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    States, districts directing ESSER dollars toward literacy development

    Funding to strengthen students' reading skills is going to teacher trainings, materials, hiring and other initiatives.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Solving math through conversation leads to better understanding

    Student-teacher conferences and ongoing peer discussions can help students process how problems are constructed as they work to solve them.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Study: Students with disabilities in inclusive classes achieved at higher levels

    Indiana's 10th graders with disabilities who had more time in general ed classes scored higher on state tests than their peers in low-inclusion settings.

    By • Sept. 23, 2022
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    Opinion

    Who gets to be brilliant?

    A nonprofit director writes more must be done to ensure schools recognize giftedness in Black and Hispanic students.

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 21, 2022
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    How can apprenticeships boost high school completion?

    Offering a chance to learn a trade may help students visualize their future, increase their earning potential and encourage them to finish their diploma.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 21, 2022
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    High schools aim to teach next generation of truck drivers

    A California high school added a program to give students behind-the-wheel experience. Now others are looking to follow suit.

    By Heather Larson • Sept. 21, 2022
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    How states are using ESSER funds to boost SEL and well-being in schools

    Most state set-asides are going toward learning recovery, but SEL activities are being elevated to help support academic success, CCSSO said.

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    House Republicans open investigation into ARP spending on ‘leftist ideology’

    Republicans on two House committees asked for American Rescue Plan documents from California, New York, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey.

    By • Sept. 16, 2022
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    Only 67% of 3rd graders performed at grade level in reading this spring

    A pair of Curriculum Associates reports find that while pandemic reading and math lags persist, some schools are pulling ahead.

    By • Updated Sept. 15, 2022
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    Hold that thought: Why students need time to think and process during lessons

    Giving students time to absorb and process can help them digest and discover what they’re learning, as well as identify where they need additional help.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 14, 2022
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    $2M contract expands access to free training to support students with autism, ADHD

    Flexible thinking, emotion regulation and organization are skills emphasized in the Children’s Hospital Colorado Unstuck and On Target program.

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
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    7 tips for schools to strengthen career and technical education programs

    In an ECMC Group survey released in May, 22% of teens said they were more likely to attend a CTE college, up 10 points from May 2020.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Sept. 13, 2022
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    Bilingual tweaks to assessments, classroom support key for English learner support

    Working more closely with families or offering bilingual tests can help educators round out their understanding of a dual language learner’s abilities.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 7, 2022
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    Curriculum a crucial component of school mental health strategies

    Weaving mental health topics into curricula can increase awareness and help destigmatize seeking help from school-based professionals.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 7, 2022