Curriculum: Page 6

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    Want to hone students’ critical thinking skills? Give them more opportunities for input

    A Rand Corp. analysis finds student input contributes to more engaging and hands-on learning, which strengthens crucial skill sets.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Are preschoolers getting enough outdoor time?

    A NIEER policy brief shows most state preschool programs don’t require outdoor time, but some have model programs to expose children to nature.

    By • Oct. 2, 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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    We have liftoff: NASA launches after-school programs in 10 states

    The space agency is teaming up with the Education Department on a STEM program to provide hands-on learning to about 1,000 students.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025

    Major issues on the agenda include school leadership best practices, ed tech innovations, cybersecurity, the always-changing policy landscape and more.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Updated Jan. 30, 2025
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    For Houston superintendent, there’s nothing piecemeal about school turnarounds

    Appointed to lead Texas’ largest district during a state takeover last year, Mike Miles is embracing a model of wholescale systemic change.

    By • Oct. 1, 2024
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    With ESSER expiration, COVID-19 spending prepares for finale

    Today is the American Rescue Plan's obligation deadline, but spending continues through Jan. 28, 2025 — or longer for localities with an extension.

    By • Updated Sept. 30, 2024
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    How educators can help students learn to resolve conflict and move forward

    One human development expert says it all starts at working to understand other people’s behavior and extend forgiveness.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Are digital devices hindering reading progress?

    A Maryland nonprofit sounds a warning that technology can have detrimental effects on students’ reading and critical thinking skills.

    By • Sept. 25, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From high school sports participation to the latest on COVID-19 academic recovery, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2024-25

    These exemplary administrators are excelling on school culture, career education, learning technology and more.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Student cellphone limits raise concerns over disability rights

    Advocates say screen time limits could hinder access to general curriculum for students with disabilities.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Career-connected learning yields positive impact on learners’ future plans

    A survey of New Hampshire middle and high schoolers shows students seek more career awareness and experiences.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Are schools communicating their AI policies to students well enough?

    Some 37% of teens said they were unsure if their school had developed rules on AI use, according to a Common Sense Media survey.

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
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    To keep CTE programs up to date, look to the community

    Working with local industry can help schools stay on top of needs and ensure educators have opportunities to upgrade their own skills, says one expert.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 18, 2024
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    How a Tennessee district is expanding its virtual academy

    As other districts shut down virtual programs, Tullahoma City Schools is adding grades and requires students to earn "social points" to stay connected.

    By • Updated Sept. 19, 2024
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    Science achievement still lags for 8th graders

    In what NWEA calls the “first large-scale look” at science achievement trends, elementary progress in the subject has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
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    The average U.S. student is less than halfway to full academic recovery

    English learners, students experiencing homelessness and students with disabilities require urgent attention in particular, CRPE research says.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
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    Using AI in lesson planning? Beware hallucinations

    The potential for artificial intelligence to present an incorrect or misleading response as fact remains a possible side effect for these tools.

    By Lauren Barack • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Teachers’ awareness of open educational resources hits 5-year high

    Though 70% of teachers agreed digital materials provide more flexibility for students, most still reported preferring print, according to Bay View Analytics data.

    By • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Mental health services least accessible for students most likely to seek them

    A new study finds poor mental health is linked to higher chronic absenteeism, which 14 states committed this week to reducing by 50%.

    By • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues

    From Title IX to chronic absenteeism, we examined the candidates’ campaign websites, past statements, party platforms and more.

    By , , , • Sept. 11, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From chronic absenteeism strategies to a growing number of ransomware incidents impacting education, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
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    States get low marks for school performance data access, transparency

    User-friendly online information about COVID-19 academic recovery could help educators and parents pinpoint solutions, a CRPE report says.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    How movement can enhance learning

    Finding ways to get students active can be particularly helpful in making elementary literacy content more memorable, says one expert.

    By Lauren Barack • Updated Sept. 10, 2024
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    Opinion

    We’re education researchers, and we stand with the education justice movement

    Community organizers, educators and families are standing up to education censorship in a variety of ways, two New York University researchers write.

    By Rhea Almeida and Parker Foster • Sept. 4, 2024