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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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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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Equity 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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deepfakes heighten the need for media literacy in the age of AI
Fears of the tech being used to create fake nude images of students or to stir up public misinformation are already a reality. What can schools do now?
By Anna Merod • Feb. 14, 2024 -
4 strategies to spark engagement in summer programs
Partnerships with local nonprofits and other organizations are growing as school systems seek new and creative approaches to summer enrichment.
By Elena Ferrarin • Feb. 14, 2024 -
While students display aptitude for in-demand jobs, their interest is low, study says
Programs that showcase opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, technology and finance could help pique student interest.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Tennessee proposal would require schools to craft own AI policies
If the legislation is adopted, schools and colleges would need to develop artificial intelligence use policies for the 2024-25 school year by July 1.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 9, 2024 -
The future is artificial intelligence. Are students ready?
We asked experts how educators can prepare students for a world where AI won't just help with their work, but will serve as their partner.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Teaching self-assessment can support executive functioning skills
Helping students understand how to determine what they need in order to learn a new skill or task can also boost confidence.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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From new FBI data on hate crimes in schools to a likely Supreme Court case with direct K-12 implications, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Feb. 2, 2024 -
The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t
We've gathered our trends to watch, leaders to follow and more in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.
By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Want to make math more fun? Consider asking ChatGPT
Having artificial intelligence assist in crafting prompts using students’ personal interests can help create more engaging math lessons.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Cardona encourages CTE expansion during DC school visit
The education secretary toured a new districtwide high school program that offers nursing and cybersecurity courses and work experiences.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Young students still lag on school readiness post-pandemic
Some recent math and reading assessment data for grades K-2 show "no sign of recovery," according to Curriculum Associates.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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From the Ed Department’s new national ed tech plan to a bipartisan Florida bill aiming to curb book challenges, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Use sight words within science of reading approaches, researcher advises
Teachers should integrate sight words and high frequency words into decoding instruction, rather than relying on students memorizing words.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Why don’t students like math? Here are 3 reasons
A YouthTruth project containing survey responses from 90,000 high school students seeks to help educators bridge the math enjoyment gap.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Ed Dept seeks to dispel myths about assistive technology
The guidance emphasizes that even babies can benefit from assistive technology and recommends training for students, families and staff.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Closing the learning gap: California tutoring program yields impressive gains
A recent study with a district in California revealed promising academic gains for certain subgroups — English Learners, non-white and female students.
Jan. 22, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a bipartisan child tax credit proposal to several states lacking supportive science of reading policies, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Jan. 19, 2024