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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From upcoming education-related Supreme Court hearings to a mismatch on grades versus assessments, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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What is certain in science? Uncertainty!
The Perseid meteor shower and other scientific phenomenon provide perfect opportunities to demonstrate the imperfectness of science.
By Lauren Barack • Updated Aug. 14, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 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.
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NYC Public Schools to implement Black studies curriculum in 2024-25 school year
The pre-K-12 curriculum co-developed with a coalition of six organizations was piloted in 120 schools in the 2023-24 school year.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Retrieved from AG Liz Murrill.
Louisiana state leaders push forward with Ten Commandments law
State leaders said the mandate would bring “discipline” back to schools and that parents who disagree with the posters can tell their child not to look.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Nearly 60% of grades don’t match student test scores
A study from the Equitable Grading Project recommends steps to improve grading practices to reduce both grade inflation and grade depression.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the 5th Circuit Court’s ruling against the FCC to more states being blocked from enforcing the Title IX rule, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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To help students become motivated writers, give them an audience
If students have specific readers or a purpose in mind, they’re more likely to enjoy and engage in writing assignments, an education professor suggests.
By Lauren Barack • July 31, 2024 -
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Swish: Teaching fractions on the basketball court
Two California districts are using a series of games to help students make meaningful math connections and strengthen executive functioning skills.
By Kara Arundel • July 31, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From new learning recovery data to one state’s pushback on teacher layoffs, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • July 26, 2024 -
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Lack of focus, inattention having ‘severe negative impact’ on student learning
Still, 90% of school leaders report high-dosage tutoring has been effective for improving student outcomes, according to NCES data.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2024 -
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How to make math word problems more engaging for students
Word problems can improve math’s relevance to students by connecting to their interests or showcasing practical applications, one expert says.
By Lauren Barack • July 24, 2024 -
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Achievement data shows stalled progress in COVID learning recovery
Students will need about 4.8 additional months of reading and 4.3 months of math to catch up to pre-pandemic achievement levels, NWEA finds.
By Kara Arundel • July 23, 2024 -
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What we learned at the National Conference on School Leadership
The gathering brought together elementary and secondary principals to share best practices on infusing joy in learning, improving special education and more.
By Kara Arundel • July 22, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the Education Department’s new AI guidance to a call to curb chronic absenteeism, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • July 19, 2024 -
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3 approaches to bring the Summer Olympics into STEM curriculum
Ways to connect the Paris Olympics to science class this summer and early fall include analyzing swim caps, breakdancing and the art of mastering an ollie.
By Lauren Barack • July 17, 2024 -
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Over 50% of Ohio’s lowest-performing districts must change curricula for science of reading
A Fordham Institute analysis finds districts and charter schools using unaligned curricula received more state funds for new materials this year.
By Anna Merod • July 17, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From an approved GOP-led House plan to cut Title I funding to more state cell phone restrictions in schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • July 12, 2024 -
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Oregon invests in science of reading with Early Literacy Success Initiative
The effort includes $90 million in grants awarded to more than 250 schools to adjust curriculum and support teacher training.
By Lauren Barack • July 10, 2024 -
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‘We have liftoff’: 3 ways upcoming lunar missions can engage students
From media literacy to embracing curiosity and getting hands-on with STEM, the planned return to the moon offers several curricular opportunities.
By Lauren Barack • July 3, 2024 -
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DC high school immerses students in rigorous, hands-on career education
Rising 12th graders at Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School say they draw inspiration from their families' traditional professions.
By Kara Arundel • July 3, 2024 -
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Are young students getting enough academic support?
Research from Curriculum Associates shows 1.3 million 2nd graders are behind in reading, and 1.7 million are behind in math.
By Kara Arundel • July 3, 2024 -
Retrieved from Superintendent Ryan Walters.
Oklahoma schools required to teach Bible starting in 2024-25
The directive comes the same week the state’s Supreme Court blocked the nation’s first religious public charter school.
By Naaz Modan • June 28, 2024 -
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How 4 Pittsburgh-area districts are upgrading career curriculum
An initiative based on a California school system’s framework is helping K-8 students explore careers based on their interests.
By Kara Arundel • June 26, 2024 -
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Giving students reading choices can expand learning, engagement
Offering flexibility in what students read can allow them to find material they see themselves reflected in or even deepen their learning in other subjects.
By Lauren Barack • June 26, 2024 -
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Los Angeles County’s Skilled Trades Summers initiative engages nearly 400 teens
Launched by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, the initiative pays students while they receive hands-on training in fields like solar panel installation.
By Nish Amarnath • June 21, 2024
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