Curriculum: Page 36


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    Report: K-12 schools saw 66% jump in overall safety incidents in fall

    A study of data from 4.5 million students found incidents concentrated across four categories, including suicide and harm to others, compared to last year.

    By Jan. 28, 2021
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    'COVID slide' research shows younger, lower-income students fared worst

    Data comparing fall 2020 to fall 2019 shows low-income 4th- and 8th-grade students in 18 California districts declined 7% from the usual learning rate, and English learners showed 30% less growth.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 27, 2021
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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
  • Arts play role in building school community, even remotely

    Arts programming can help build connections among students, one music teacher writes, and there are myriad ways to bring these classes online.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 27, 2021
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    FETC 2021: School's library checkouts soar from 400 to 10K annually after redesign, ebook adoption

    A 2015 revamp saw reader engagement explode at Cypress Bay High School as the diversity of authors and types of books also greatly expanded, according to the school's media specialist.

    By Jan. 27, 2021
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    DeVos balked at more state testing waivers. What will Biden's Ed Dept do?

    K-12 Dive spoke with testing and policy experts about the likelihood education secretary nominee Miguel Cardona would issue waivers for 2020-21.

    By Jan. 26, 2021
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    Promising Practices: How one district built online learning buy-in, engagement

    A Texas district successfully implemented a comprehensive launch of resources for students, parents and teachers to boost engagement and effectiveness.

    By Jan. 25, 2021
  • How to offer hands-on learning opportunities in hybrid environments

    The pandemic may have shifted the idea of what and where a classroom is, but educators are finding new ways to bring immersive learning to students.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 20, 2021
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    Study: On-camera instructors boost remote learning

    Researchers at University of California Santa Barbara say students look at body language for important cues while listening to lessons.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 20, 2021
  • News literacy campaign providing tools for vetting fake news

    From COVID-19 conspiracies to questions about the 2020 election's validity, sorting real and fake news is overwhelming for many students, educators say.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 20, 2021
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    How to deter cheating, test anxiety in remote learning

    Detecting cheating has become more challenging, but one researcher recommends tactics including low-stakes quizzes and open-ended questions.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 13, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    An Inauguration Day like few before it provides ample curricular topics

    The event provides a variety of opportunities for educators to tap into the ceremony, the language and the role of politics around the event.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 13, 2021
  • Will outdoor classroom momentum persist beyond COVID-19?

    The outdoors offer a variety of learning possibilities educators can tap, regardless of geographic location and the pandemic's duration.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 13, 2021
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    Violent US Capitol insurrection presents difficult classroom discussions

    Several organizations offer resources for navigating and defusing tense debates while supporting students who feel uncertainty or anxiety.

    By Jan. 6, 2021
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    Embedding tutoring into school day could offset COVID slide

    Research suggests high-dosage tutoring as a model that can effectively provide a consistent, daily strategy.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 6, 2021
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    Clarity crucial to support student learning objectives in remote education

    There are a number of steps educators can take to help define goals as plainly as possible to fuel student success, a California superintendent writes.

    By Lauren Barack • Jan. 6, 2021
  • States move to suspend school report cards, create accountability flexibilities

    The decisions come after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told states the department is open to rethinking assessment and accountability measures in the wake of ongoing COVID-19 disruptions. 

    By Jan. 6, 2021
  • These 8 trends will impact schools in 2021

    With the effects of multiple crises likely to linger at all levels for years to come, these key factors will influence the direction of schools in the coming year.

    By , , Jan. 4, 2021
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    How homework is changing during online learning

    Teachers are reconsidering how much homework is needed in online school, while flipped learning may help reduce work completed outside of class.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 23, 2020
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    How districts are navigating 3 assessment challenges

    Districts face a challenging assessment landscape, with skewed or inaccurate data and sometimes unreachable students.

    By Dec. 17, 2020
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    Does a phonics focus hinder ELLs in literacy?

    Advocates warn phonics-based reading instruction may produce English learners who master word pronunciation but not reading comprehension.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 16, 2020
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    Curricular Counsel: How district curriculum practices changed due to COVID-19

    The pandemic impacted procurement, assessment and professional development approaches. Here's how district and curriculum leaders adapted.

    By Dec. 16, 2020
  • How to embed creativity in STEM curriculum

    Research shows art, music and other student interests can provide gateways for learners, especially those with spacial aptitude, connect more deeply.

    By Lauren Barack • Dec. 15, 2020
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    Night kindergarten class meets needs of working families during the pandemic

    Concerns about absences and students’ difficulties with participating in daytime classes led to the development of KIPP NJ’s Evening Learning Program.

    By Dec. 14, 2020
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    Researchers: In-school tutoring programs show promise in slowing COVID slide

    About 12 states have statewide models, but England and the Netherlands are among nations that have invested on a national level, according to panelists during a Wednesday webinar.

    By Dec. 10, 2020
  • ISTE 2020: Expanding computer science opportunities for girls, students of color

    Distance learning and partnerships are critical in broadening access, and districts can also weave CS training into a variety of classes, school tech leaders said during the annual conference last week.

    By Dec. 9, 2020