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After 2 decades, Cisco Networking Academy's success highlights role of partnerships in CTE
The program has partnered with K-12 schools and other learning institutions in 180 countries to equip millions of students with valuable IT job skills.
By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2018 -
Graphic novels zap literacy — and fun — into curriculum
Comics can help elementary to high school students decipher visual cues, as well as the words on a page.
By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineEquity in Education
From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.
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Is it time to think of computer science as a core curriculum component?
A study shows that majority of U.S. principals want to bring these lessons into classrooms, but challenges remain.
By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018 -
Digital skills education should be part of core curriculum
Learning to spot fake information as well as hacking and phishing attempts, among other common digital issues, are important to lifelong success.
By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018 -
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The argument for teaching students debate skills
Students who receive debate training, particularly high-risk students, are more likely to graduate high school and be prepared for college, according to the National Association for Urban Debate Leagues.
By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018 -
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Technical schools are getting a 21st century makeover
Curriculum combining vocational training with academics and social-emotional skills can help students when they head out into the world.
By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018 -
Lawmakers can enrich civics education through project-based assignments
U.S. government students at a Virginia high school recently saw a legislative proposal they crafted signed into law.
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2018 -
Students' social media activism provides expanded learning opportunities
Long derided as a distraction, social media is now being used to students' advantage as they organize protests in the wake of events like the Parkland, Florida, school shooting.
By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2018 -
What K-12 administrators need to know about assessments
Check out these five recent stories spotlighting testing challenges and strategies.
By Roger Riddell • April 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Cursive swoops back into curriculum
Teaching to write with a curl and flourish still holds benefits.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018 -
Linking literacy across curriculum can improve results
Literacy fits neatly into English and social studies classes, but curriculum designers can build a framework that aligns literacy goals across all subjects.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018 -
Using lunch time to enhance learning
Lunch groups are a great way to augment SEL lessons.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018 -
To inspire tomorrow's inventors, keep access in mind
Students from affluent families, for example, are around 10 times more likely to have opportunities to file patents than their less-affluent peers.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018 -
Robotics, coding programs don't require huge investments
Nothing sparks children’s imaginations like watching something they’ve built or coded come to life.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018 -
ASU+GSV
Deep DiveSessions on SEL, personalized learning kick off ASU+GSV Summit
The day also saw former President George W. Bush reflect on his signature education policy.
By Linda Jacobson • April 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
ESSA pilot spurs states' interest in performance assessment
Districts increase efforts to design assessments "that make sense for kids."
By Linda Jacobson • April 16, 2018 -
OpinionWe can't assess like we were assessed
West Hempstead Union Free School District Director of Humanities Starr Sackstein writes that effective assessment must give students more say in their learning.
By Starr Sackstein • April 16, 2018 -
Echoes and Reflections
OpinionThe Parkland massacre reminds us of the importance of Holocaust education
Ivy Schamis, a social studies teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, says lessons of the Holocaust are found in countless social issues unfolding today.
By Ivy Schamis • April 12, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Self-defense becoming popular physical education component
Today’s curriculum is just as likely to include some Judo alongside kickball.
By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018 -
Struggle in curriculum can help students build mastery
Mastering a subject or ability is not always an easy road, and that's a good thing.
By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018 -
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Don't forget teacher training when launching a PBL curriculum
Project based learning requires much more investment from administrators than buying new books.
By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018 -
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Language immersion programs can boost learning for all students
Switching back and forth between two languages lets students get comfortable with new skills at their own speed.
By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018 -
More voices add nuance to the Civil Rights Movement
Casting the net wider can deepen students’ understanding of the Civil Rights era.
By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018 -
Parents, students issue 'call to action' documents on SEL
"What happens in school, kids bring back home. What happens at home, our kids bring into school," a parent said during the Friday morning event.
By Linda Jacobson • April 6, 2018 -
Project-based learning fuels excitement in students
The best learning is never a "read, memorize and test" experience.
By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018
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