Curriculum: Page 63
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Measuring students' SEL progress is complicated, but crucial
The RAND Corp. will soon release a "repository" of tools to help educators measure students' skills in these areas.
By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018 -
Deep DiveService learning strengthens SEL curriculum
When students give their time, they can gain valuable soft skills in return.
By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018 -
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To change laws, students first need to learn them
Knowing how their government works is crucial if students are to be effective change leaders as adults.
By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018 -
Real-world challenges can broaden student learning
Embedding lessons into practical opportunities can open a window into students' future.
By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018 -
Tracking can lose students rather than support them
Educators must make subjects like math more accessible and approachable for all students to succeed.
By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018 -
Planning is everything when crafting a great makerspace
Makerspaces present a valuable opportunity for hands-on STEAM opportunities in a less formal setting than the classroom, but require thoughtful execution for full effect.
By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2018 -
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Leaders discuss ways to sustain school improvement through the arts
Architect Frank Gehry hosts administrators from across California to share lessons learned.
By Linda Jacobson • May 15, 2018 -
Early grade students gain confidence, communication skills through formal and informal conferences
A recent survey showed that conferences are successful because young students admire their teachers and value their opinions.
By James Paterson • May 14, 2018 -
Does the idea of a 'footprint' go far in enough in digital literacy?
Approaching what students post online as more of a "tattoo" may better illustrate how long those decisions can impact students.
By Roger Riddell • May 14, 2018 -
Is it time to consider helping students develop their voice a core competency?
High school English teacher Jori Krulder sees assisting reluctant students in figuring out how to comfortably express themselves as key to their future success.
By Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018 -
Games can make curriculum more effective and enjoyable
Game-based learning is correlated to positive learning outcomes, delivering lessons in often tough subjects like math in a way students see as a fun experience.
By Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018 -
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Building connections can remove stress from learning new languages
Knowing a foreign language can open future doors for students.
By Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018 -
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School gardens grow plants, food and stronger students
Gardening curriculum can spread across all core subjects, taking learning outside of the classroom walls.
By Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018 -
Meeting state standards may require unified approach to evaluating resources
A new study from the RAND Corporation finds that knowledge of math standards, for example, seems to fall off at the 5th-grade level among school leaders.
By Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018 -
STEAM approach increases elementary students' scores in science
Past research focused on the benefits of arts integration among English learners.
By Linda Jacobson • May 8, 2018 -
Opinion
This Teacher Appreciation Week, put teachers' voices first in curriculum decisions
A Texas principal considers what role administrators play in relieving the financial, time and energy burdens to create or purchase classroom resources.
By Mark Brandenberger • May 7, 2018 -
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To improve students' problem-solving skills, level up computational thinking
Pennsylvania's Harrisburg School District now considers this skill the fifth "C" in the "4 Cs of 21st century skills" — along with critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration.
By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2018 -
3D printers weave art, science to harness students' imaginations
The popular tech tools give students an opportunity to be creative, innovative problem-solvers — if schools can afford them.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
US No. 9 in world in preparing students for jobs
Administrators must consider how to educate students to be employable for many jobs they'll hold that don't yet exist.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
Helping students find their personal road best traveled
Educators have a responsibility to prepare students for whatever future they choose to pursue, whether that includes college or not.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
Video games, VR break history free from textbooks
Immersive technology tools can add valuable context and awaken learning.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
Entwining arts with STEM engages students with creative application
By linking arts and STEM curriculum, educators can provide more well-rounded lessons that provide practical real-world uses for both subject areas.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
Virtual conferencing technology helps rural students collaborate with urban peers
Arickaree School District in Colorado is using e-learning technology to help its 100 K-12 students collaborate with peers at the much larger STEM School Highlands Ranch.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2018 -
Linda Jacobson
Rhode Island joins states looking to spread dual-language immersion programs
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a state-level position to oversee expansion.
By Linda Jacobson • May 1, 2018 -
Study: At least half of principals say they are 'extremely concerned' about students' use of social media
Principals feel unprepared to help students use social media responsibly, but tackling digital citizenship early could lighten the load of monitoring activity in the long run.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2018
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