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Deep Dive3 ways educators are addressing the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in curriculum
From using a poem written by the U.S. poet laureate at the time as a springboard for discussion to engaging the community, resources are plentiful.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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Current events bring relevance to science curriculum while boosting media literacy
Strategies include having classes look at marketing copy around sports drinks to critically analyze a message and differentiate evidence and opinion.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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Ed Dept resource examines how schools can use ARP funds to address learning loss
The ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund requires at least 20% of that money be used to address pandemic learning loss.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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SEL, extra interaction time crucial for EL success in return to classrooms
Building English learners' trust, alleviating their anxiety and providing ample time for group conversations are among focuses for educators.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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How to give students feedback they will digest — not discard
Constructive feedback provides a framework not just for students to improve their work, but also how they interact with the work of peers.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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Survey: Pandemic digital learning tools will impact curriculum for years to come
Top techniques educators plan to continue using include online polling or quizzes, on-demand instructional videos and project-based learning.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Focusing on pandemic gains is as crucial as identifying learning losses
Students' experiences in a year of disrupted learning may have helped them acquire and develop a variety of social-emotional and soft skills.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Grief counseling curricula part of some districts' back-to-school plans in the COVID-19 era
In a survey by the ACLU of Southern California, 30% of students reported losing a loved one in the last 12 months.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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How schools are elevating civic instruction and readiness
States and districts are working to prioritize civics by setting definitions and standards and making civic engagement more relevant to students' lives.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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High-quality materials that engaged parents sustained learning remotely during pandemic
Research suggests some students learned as much or more compared to a normal school year when learning materials factored parents into the process.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Virtual tools adopted during pandemic can enhance classroom projects
Putting new technology and skills gained over the past year to work across in-person curriculum will be critical to make the most of those investments.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Expanding choice in writing can build students' confidence to tackle longer assignments
Finding ways to tap students' interests and building up to deeper written work with shorter assignments are among suggested strategies.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 4, 2021 -
How K-12 schools are switching gears on college prep as test-optional admissions grow
With two-thirds of four-year institutions not requiring the SAT or ACT for at least fall 2022 admissions, schools are exploring portfolios, early college and more.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Choice boards expand students' learning options
Providing students more ways to demonstrate their learning can enhance their satisfaction in their work and engagement in class.
By Lauren Barack • July 28, 2021 -
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Summer programs provide boost to students who struggled in difficult year
Tennessee is seeing success with summer math and reading programs that are giving thousands of students an opportunity to catch up.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 28, 2021 -
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Reports: Math, reading progress slowed during first full school year of pandemic
Three separate assessment analyses show younger students, students of color and low-income students had lower rates of academic gains.
By Kara Arundel and Naaz Modan • July 28, 2021 -
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PROMISING PRACTICESPromising Practices: High schools, communities set visions for reforms
A grant program helped support initiatives like "Portraits of a Graduate," setting priorities for skills necessary for college and career success.
By Kara Arundel • July 27, 2021 -
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Surveys can help educators tap into students' interests
By giving students a chance to bring their personalities and passions into the classroom, educators give more latitude in demonstrating learning.
By Lauren Barack • July 21, 2021 -
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NPC 2021: How SEL can help raise high school reading achievement
Relationship-building moments may seem like they take time from instruction but can be just as important to literacy and overall learning, panelists said.
By Kara Arundel • July 16, 2021 -
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Research: Northern textbooks influenced by post-Civil War Southern narratives
Social studies teachers should be mindful of the history of curricula development and dissemination as they prepare Civil War lessons, a Georgia State University professor said.
By Kara Arundel • July 14, 2021 -
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Culturally responsive curriculum serves students in classrooms — and beyond
Lessons that are student-centered and raise social awareness help strengthen students' identities while supporting critical thinking.
By Lauren Barack • July 14, 2021 -
Texting interventions increased during the pandemic, but are they worth the investment?
A new study questions the effects of parental texting programs on outcomes and suggests negative impacts in other parental involvement areas.
By Naaz Modan • July 14, 2021 -
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Illinois becomes first state requiring schools to teach Asian American history
Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, Illinois elementary and high school students will learn at least one unit covering the subject.
By Naaz Modan • July 13, 2021 -
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Challenges, benefits of keeping school devices in students' hands over summer
Maintaining access to educational content over summer boosts equity, but there are also major tech management considerations and costs.
By Kara Arundel • July 9, 2021 -
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Lessons in respectful discourse grounded in critical thinking, persuasion
Students' interests and current events are a gateway to engaging them in building skills for civil discussions, even when they disagree.
By Lauren Barack • July 7, 2021
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