Curriculum: Page 68
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Common Sense, Center for Humane Technology call for tech addiction awareness in schools
Students are vulnerable to the mental chess that big tech platforms, present in many classrooms, play for their attention, warns former Google ethicist Tristan Harris.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2018 -
Relieving student stress takes just minutes a day
This high school teacher lets students and parents know at the beginning of the year that mindfulness is a daily activity in her class.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2018 -
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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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With a global mindset, students expand their education, future
Familiarity with other cultures can boost student success.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2018 -
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Time travel: Primary sources can help history breathe for students
Taking full advantage of these documents requires educators to consider what students are trying to discover through them.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2018 -
Replacing state tests with college readiness exams adds classroom time
Curriculum administrators have the power to put the emphasis back on education — and not on a numbers game.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2018 -
Are fun and games in the classroom the secret to learning?
The dream of every educator is to make teachable moments seem like play.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2018 -
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Capstone projects allow students to direct their learning
Mentors are assigned to help students narrow topics, set goals and conduct research.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Deep DiveBringing the beat: Spoken word, debate and role-playing enhance ELA curriculum
Educators are using a variety of engaging, outside-the-box formats to build research, literacy and critical thinking skills.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Tweet away: Social media can be a powerful classroom tool
Incorporating these platforms into curriculum isn't a simple leap, but there's value in students' familiarity with them and the benefits they offer.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Has the bell rung on the 45-minute class period?
The format may constrain teaching by not allowing for longer deep-dives into subject matter, but putting a flexible learning day into play is not a simple decision.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018 -
How UDL can lift learning for every student
Educators who are not experts in universal design for learning can still put changes into effect by finding resources online and tapping into other colleagues in their community.
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Students understand more when learning is spread over stages
Giving students adequate classroom time to learn and understand material is crucial.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Weaving social-emotional skills into lessons a necessity
Educators must seamlessly weave skills like thoughtfulness and empathy into classroom lessons to better prepare them for workforce demands.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Teaching students about sexual harassment paramount
With sexual harassment a common theme in news broadcasts, schools need to educate students about how to recognize and avoid it.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Study: SC public Montessori students achieving at higher rates than peers
The five-year study showed that scores on state tests were 6% to 8% higher for Montessori students, and black and low-income students performed well.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Report details NYC's efforts to expand arts instruction
In some high-needs schools, the arts are being used as a turnaround strategy.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 29, 2018 -
Teaching assertiveness over aggression key to SEL efforts
Teaching students how to respectfully stand their ground without being unkind has benefits across a number of social-emotional skills.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Jeff Bezos makes donation to media literacy organization
The Amazon founder and Washington Post owner sees a need to teach students to discern fact from opinion.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 26, 2018 -
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PBL works best when teachers and students feel supported
Extensive planning is needed to ensure student-led projects don’t derail into chaos.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
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Deep DiveGet talking: How to start a foreign language program
Just one out of every five children in the United States have the opportunity to learn a foreign language during their K-12 years.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Two is better than one: How cross-curricular materials can deepen student learning
Cross-curricular opportunities can enrich and enliven learning for students.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
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The argument for courting controversy in the classroom
Respectful discourse is one of the cornerstones of a successful society.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Building students' focus critical in personal learning
A new course works to understand how students learn best, helping them master material well beyond their school years.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Real-world projects let students put their learning to the test
When students feel a sense of purpose in their work, they’re more motivated to try.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
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NWEA unveils K-3 reading fluency test
Researchers and teachers weigh in on using computer and in-person assessments.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 24, 2018
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