Curriculum: Page 59
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The ways project-based learning can foster self-regulation
It's a core competency all children need to learn.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Traditional grades could be speed bump to learning
Removing deterrents like letter grades may help students love learning.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
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.
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How parents can be partners in their child's learning
Involving the community can lead to positive results.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Deep Dive
STEAM spreads to subjects from Spanish to business
Forgetting the notion that STEAM projects need pricey tools or tech know-how helps incorporate those skills across the curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
How can teachers spice up lesson plans on core subjects?
Educators are making subjects like math and writing more interesting to students by centering lessons around a fun theme or an activity.
By Jessica Campisi • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Teaching The Great War with magazines, medals and a letter or two
Primary sources can make history come alive, a world history teacher says.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Creating a classroom that supports learning for all
An inclusive learning environment can be as simple as getting students involved in how they want to learn to adopting digital tools.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Taking the stigma away from struggling readers
Children can learn to love reading if they don’t fear the process.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Peer learning can provide powerful, positive experiences
Circles can be used to help students get to know each other and even support academic learning, creating an informal space where pupils can work together on writing prompts or research.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Summer learning helpful if families, educators commit
Summer learning loss is of concern to both educators and parents, spurring ongoing educational programing in the warmer months.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018 -
How to avoid pitfalls in personalized learning programs
A five-year project to bring personalized learning to San Diego's Vista schools had its ups and downs, with attendance gains as the most positive result.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Book clubs can help comprehension blossom among students
Pairing students together can boost academic scores as well as social-emotional learning.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Digital literacy no longer an option in curriculum
The complexities of navigating online sources have made learning how to be responsible digital consumers and creators an academic imperative.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Encouraging self-care can help avoid teacher burnout
Curriculum designers must support teachers — not just helping them to refresh their academic skills, but also with their personal needs.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018 -
How to teach 9/11 when most students were born after the tragedy
Resources that gather firsthand accounts and historical footage are key to connecting students with the tragic events of that Tuesday in 2001.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Teachers turn to the web for personalized learning resources
Online classes can help teachers individualize lessons for their students.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Teachers' attitudes have powerful impact on curriculum
Helping teachers feel more secure about how and what they teach affects students down the line.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Teaching multiple subjects together brings rich rewards
The investigation into a classroom skeleton's history shows how cross-curriculum opportunities can enliven lessons.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Critical thinking and creative thought go hand in hand
Weaving play into skills such as writing can help students reach academic goals while increasing engagement.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Classroom libraries can plant the seed for a lifelong love of learning
The National Council of Teachers of English is putting significant emphasis on an effort dubbed "Build Your Stack."
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Music can help immigrant students acclimate in the classroom
Flexibility and a personal approach can help with the myriad challenges immigrant students face in a new school.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 2, 2018 -
Nonprofits recognized for extending STEM beyond the classroom
Five organizations, including the Gates Foundation, are helping students address environmental challenges in their communities.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 2, 2018 -
Reading can be perfect vehicle for cross-curricular learning
Give students the reins on literature, and the doors open to multiple disciplines.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 1, 2018 -
What's the secret to de-stressing testing?
Nebraska's education chief believes a model that adds more tests that are better aligned to classrooms may be the answer.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 1, 2018 -
Project-based learning needs downtime and failure to succeed
Modeling classrooms as companies for project-based learning can build trust and collaboration skills.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 1, 2018