Curriculum: Page 5

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    School book bans triple in 2023-24

    The push comes amid the election of former President Donald Trump, who has railed against “inappropriate” content in schools.

    By • Nov. 11, 2024
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    Special education teacher shortages focus of upcoming federal briefing

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will investigate the federal response to special education teacher shortages.

    By • Nov. 8, 2024
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    Trendline

    Learning Loss

    Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    6 statewide strategies to improve student math outcomes

    States can support districts by suggesting high-quality instructional materials and supporting interventions, the Council of Chief State School Officers says.

    By • Nov. 7, 2024
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    As AAPI studies expand nationwide, ethnic studies can provide inroads

    A dozen states now require Asian American and Pacific Islander studies curriculum, according to a report from the nonprofit Committee of 100.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Students learn the value of civic engagement and constructive dialogue

    A project-based, 12th grade seminar at a Virginia private school teaches about respectful dialogue — and leaving debates behind when class ends.

    By • Nov. 6, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From highly anticipated U.S. Education Department guidance to an increase in K-12 ransomware attacks, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Nov. 1, 2024
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    From Zzzs to A’s: Classroom lessons focus on good sleep habits

    Curricula can help students build healthy habits, such as putting smartphones away before bed and using trackers or activities that promote good sleep, experts say.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 30, 2024
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    Older struggling readers can benefit from explicit decoding instruction

    Early and targeted interventions are critical in helping these students understand increasingly complex tests, a study finds.

    By • Oct. 30, 2024
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    Keys to teaching data literacy in elementary school

    Tracking the weather and tapping into a child’s natural curiosity are ways to build young learners' understanding of data, math instruction experts say.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 23, 2024
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    School censorship laws undermine Black and brown students and educators

    Education that ignores students’ history and culture cannot inspire and nurture them, a Memphis educator writes.

    By Melissa Collins • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Newly arrived English learners a positive for existing ELs

    A study on Delaware schools published by AERA found no adverse academic impacts for non-English learners with the arrival of new ELs.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    How Philadelphia is accelerating learning recovery with an ambitious 5-year plan

    Propelled by impressive academic recovery metrics, Superintendent Tony Watlington has curriculum rollouts, facilities improvements and more on the agenda.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Teachers: Kindergarten readiness tests are time-consuming, cut into instruction

    The assessment data, however, is used to assign learning groups and track student progress, teachers told the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From cellphone bans to school staffing, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    ACT, SAT scores decline year over year

    The class of 2024’s average scores were lower compared to peers from the previous graduating class, but participation in school day testing was stronger.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    How to ensure Native Americans are accurately represented in curriculum

    Schools can look to tribal organizations and nonprofits representing Indigenous people for resources to improve curricula.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 16, 2024
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    A Massachusetts charter school prepares students for college success

    Veritas Prep Charter School provides students with companion courses to help them navigate college expectations like time management and self-advocacy.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    4 more states move to restrict curriculum in 2024

    Though nearly half of states have such laws or policies on the books, the number of proposals declined compared to past years.

    By • Oct. 11, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new CDC data to the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 11, 2024
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    More than 323K adults answer White House call to work with students

    The goal to add 250,000 adults in supportive roles in schools was met a year ahead of schedule, but principals say additional help is needed.

    By • Oct. 11, 2024
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    Facilitating peer discussions can broaden learning

    Encouraging students to engage each other in discussion can expand viewpoints in classroom learning and strengthen soft skills, one expert says.

    By Lauren Barack • Oct. 9, 2024
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    How a school for students with autism elevated its professional development

    Delaware's Sussex Consortium teachers are now sharing their instructional best practices with educators at traditional schools.

    By • Oct. 9, 2024
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    Charter schools have fewer students with disabilities but higher inclusion rates

    The Center for Learner Equity analyzed U.S. Department of Education data on enrollment, discipline, inclusion and postsecondary preparation.

    By • Updated Oct. 8, 2024
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    How AI can improve tutor effectiveness

    A Stanford University study finds an AI tutor assistance tool improved student performance and increased tutors’ capacity to support learning.

    By • Oct. 7, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a potential major school food service acquisition to an executive order impacting schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 4, 2024