Teacher prep, equity top list of 'hot' literacy topics

The International Literacy Association’s survey comes as state ed chiefs gather in Washington, D.C., to discuss what some call a reading crisis.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 22, 2020

Culturally sensitive approach to SEL acknowledges external obstacles, researchers say

A new understanding of SEL expands the approach from being an internal process to include external forces like racism and sexism that can shape students' experiences. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 15, 2020

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Building growth mindset requires rethinking lesson structures

One educator suggests encouraging more creative results and giving students time to work through mistakes so they can try again.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 8, 2020

Curricular Counsel: Mobile lab key piece of Georgia CAO's early literacy, ELL progress

A Language Academy is also central to Calhoun City Schools CAO Kelli Kendrick's endeavors to address the district's large English learner population.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2020

Report: Music ed pays off across curriculum, justifying costs

An analysis of research by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation finds schools offering music programs have a 90.2% graduation rate and a 93.3% attendance rate.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 8, 2020

The Blindside Project: How to reverse the discipline cycle with existing resources

When middle school principal Mike Gaskell's building unexpectedly took on a pre-K program, he saw an opportunity to get at-risk teenagers on track through a reading initiative.

By Mike Gaskell • Jan. 8, 2020

Report: Florida, Ohio called 'advanced leaders' in K-12 media literacy efforts

Advocacy group Media Literacy Now says 14 states have laws with "some media-literacy language" and others will consider bills this year, but some say progress "is too slow."

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 7, 2020

Chief Justice Roberts urges focus on civics ed

In his year-end report, he highlights efforts by federal and state courts to help improve students’ knowledge of how government works.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 2, 2020

Financial literacy should be taught to kids — not adults

Lessons on money management should begin in the early years, writes high school counselor Danielle Orange-Scott​.

By Danielle Orange-Scott • Jan. 2, 2020

How to emphasize, teach and use computational thinking

Once aligned to coding and computer science, the skill can be woven into other areas of curriculum and assessment.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 18, 2019

Girls Take Flight program recruits San Diego high school girls to pilot drones

The program's biggest challenge has been finding female drone pilots to teach, as experts say having women role models is key to getting more girls in STEM.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 18, 2019

Student-led initiatives tie civic action, advocacy to social studies lessons

Curricula that encourage students to get involved with causes they support can further their understanding of activist movements and events.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 18, 2019

Curricular Counsel: How Salt Lake City strengthened music, arts programming

Tiffany Hall, executive director for teaching and learning, says a whole-child focus means ensuring all kids have a broad range of opportunities to explore.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2019

Helping students develop metacognitive skills to understand the 'why' of learning

Students often ask why they need to learn something, unable to connect the dots between assignments and the real world, but one teacher suggests three guidelines that can help.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 11, 2019

Rural student enrollment in AP Computer Science Principles course more than doubles

Besides rural students, the College Board is making efforts to recruit more girls and underrepresented students into STEM classes.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 11, 2019

Report: Popular online teaching materials 'poorly aligned' with academic standards

Websites reviewed by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute say teacher ratings are critical to determining content quality, but experts suggest the ratings may not be reliable.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 10, 2019

Reconsidering lessons and resources to promote body positivity

SEL activities can help build understanding in the classroom, which may also have an impact on bullying.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 4, 2019

Kentucky district adopts unconventional process to fish for gifted students

The approach measures how quickly students respond to and think creatively about lessons presented on unusual topics with no prior exposure.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 4, 2019

Texas likely to expand ethnic studies curriculum with African American history course

The course outline would begin centuries prior to the arrival of enslaved Africans in America, with a goal of showing students African civilizations were as sophisticated as those in Europe.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 3, 2019

Recess, physical ed help students build sense of community

Playtime provides opportunities to build positive connections during the school day while strengthening culture and crucial SEL skills.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 27, 2019

Will synthetic animals lead schools to cut the real thing from dissections?

Synthetic frogs are expensive but reusable, and they avoid exposing students to carcinogens like formaldehyde.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 27, 2019

3 ways state agencies, nonprofits transport students beyond the classroom

A variety of partnerships nationwide are giving students a chance to learn first-hand in fields experiencing labor shortages.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 20, 2019

Chicago school adds structured play to boost social skills, learning

Eliza Chappell Elementary School administrators hope skills like conflict resolution picked up through play spill over into the classroom.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 20, 2019

Is productive struggle the secret sauce in learning?

An instructional coach says allowing students to struggle through to a solution develops grit and perseverance, which will serve them well in the workforce.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 20, 2019

5 steps to addressing impeachment in classroom discussions

While covering the Trump impeachment inquiries could "come at a cost" because of the topic's partisan nature, experts say it is an invaluable teaching moment if done with tact.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 20, 2019