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Bringing joy and learning to preschoolers through science lessons
Exploring broad scientific concepts can build teachers' confidence and deepen students' foundational learning, an early childhood expert says.
By Kara Arundel • March 20, 2024 -
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We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders
Tell us about the innovative leaders in your schools for our fourth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 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 the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers
Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry.
By Sakshi Udavant • March 19, 2024 -
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Just 47% of public schools rate themselves highly on college prep
NCES also found only 62% of public schools include college and career milestones in their graduation requirements.
By Naaz Modan • March 19, 2024 -
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Learning shouldn’t take a summer break, White House and Ed Dept say
Districts are being asked to redouble efforts to provide summer learning by using remaining COVID funds and other federal monies.
By Kara Arundel • March 14, 2024 -
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College Board declares launch of shorter, digital SAT a success
The new test, debuting this month in the U.S., takes less time to complete and has shorter passages for the reading and writing sections.
By Kara Arundel • March 13, 2024 -
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When should algebra begin?
As districts rethink decisions to delay algebra until 9th grade, some stakeholders say doing so allows more time to master core math concepts.
By Lauren Barack • March 13, 2024 -
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Anti-abortion curriculum measures proliferate in handful of states
Proposals would require students to watch a fetal development animation that has been questioned by state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
By Naaz Modan • March 13, 2024 -
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Sponsored by KognityCan inquiry-based learning transform classrooms and equip students for real-world challenges?
Turn passive learners into problem-solving stars. IBL transforms science education for success in the classroom and beyond.
March 11, 2024 -
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Biden’s State of the Union: High-quality tutoring is in, book bans are out
Most of President Joe Biden’s speech touched on similar education policies as previous years. His brief pushback on book bans, however, marked a new addition.
By Anna Merod • March 8, 2024 -
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AI could prove helpful for students with dyslexia
With “thoughtful experimentation,” artificial intelligence can expand learning opportunities, an International Dyslexia Association leader says.
By Lauren Barack • March 6, 2024 -
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Should entrepreneurship skills be a curriculum requirement?
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship says entrepreneur education should be viewed as a key part of developing students’ career-readiness.
By Anna Merod • March 6, 2024 -
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OpinionDon’t wait until next February to improve the educational experiences of Black students
A Yale University professor writes that Black students should see themselves reflected in curriculum and instruction beyond Black History Month.
By Christina Cipriano • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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3 ways schools are taking classes outside to expand mindfulness
Giving students time outside, whether on a school trip or with a container garden to tend, can develop mindset skills that last a lifetime.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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How one school scaled up science of reading professional development
A New Mexico school supported teacher training, switched its reading and writing curricula, and altered its schedule to boost reading proficiency.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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How do equitable grading practices affect expectations?
A Thomas B. Fordham Institute report examines how homework bans and penalty prohibitions for late work and cheating impact student accountability.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Black History Month teaching strategies change amid curriculum restrictions
The vagueness of state restrictions may prompt teachers to back away from key topics, necessitating clear guidance and support from district leaders, experts say.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Most Black teens want to learn about slavery’s ongoing impact, survey says
Amid debates over how social and political issues should be addressed in curriculum, a Pew report explores what students want to learn about.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a lawsuit challenging a state’s curriculum censorship law to a study on a four-day school week’s impacts, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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State ed leaders detail successes and struggles of expanding science of reading
As leaders shared lessons they’ve learned, CCSSO released a state-by-state analysis of science of reading legislation and implementation efforts.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Parental rights bills could have chilling effect on science education
Provisions around the teaching of “controversial subjects” could factor heavily in whether those topics are broached at all, says one expert.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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How can conflict resolution be embedded in classrooms?
Teachers can model these skills in their own actions to equip students with strategies to work through disputes, says CASEL’s Claire Schu.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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How HBCUs are building a stronger Black teacher pipeline
As HBCUs produce 50% of all Black educators nationwide, a UNCF report illustrates best practices for recruitment efforts.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Nearly two-thirds of teachers steer clear of charged topics
RAND study finds curriculum restrictions are having an effect even on educators in states without limits on instruction.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Portfolios can broaden student learning
These types of projects can highlight students’ depth of understanding and skills, says Learning Policy Institute CEO Linda Darling-Hammond.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2024
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