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Curriculum & Instruction

State report cards: Why some fail the transparency test

Matt Zalaznick -
If parents do not have a complete picture of academic achievement, attendance and other crucial student success indicators, are state report cards on district performance to blame?

There are 4 types of coaching. Here’s how to implement them

Dana Godek and Michael Moore -
When people experience autonomy and see some positive results, they become more engaged and productive. That is the promise of coaching.

Cultivating Growth: How to Build a Positive Assessment Culture

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Monday, September 30th at 2 pm ET

In this webinar, we’ll explore innovative approaches to creating a positive assessment culture where students take ownership of their learning, teachers receive meaningful data they can use to hone their craft, and administrators and teachers are aligned in elevating student success.

“Talking Out of School”: Why media literacy now matters so much

Matt Zalaznick -
Can school district leaders afford not to make media literacy a pillar of their instructional programs? Teaching the subject effectively is key to graduating students who are productive citizens, Superintendent Shari Camhi, says on District Administration's latest podcast.

After-school STEM is one way to help students dream big

Matt Zalaznick -
An extended learning program powered by the U.S. Navy introduces Somis Union School District students to robotics, the engineering side of farming, and other professional skills.

Gamified learning: How to engage the reluctant reader

Allison Ireland -
Gamified learning allows students with varying abilities and inclinations to try, fail and repeat the process until they get it right in a safe and rewarding environment

Phenomena-based instruction: The best way to help educators adopt it

Patrick L. Brown -
If you can begin science instruction with a phenomenon that exists in students’ lives and inspires questions and curiosity, they won’t ask why the lesson is important.

How to see past the science of reading debate

Nicole Santora -
As we begin the new school year, I encourage you to focus on how you can apply the insights from learning science to support the educators in your buildings.

How High-Quality Science Programs Can Improve Reading and Math Scores

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 25th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute Ed Talk, two experts will share the results of a study where 37 schools from seven districts used high-quality, hands-on science instructional materials and aligned professional learning to improve student test scores in all three subjects—reading, math and science.

***All participants will be able to safely download the "Improving Student Achievement Across State Borders and State Standards" initial summative and main findings report

Utah is first to begin banning books from schools statewide

Matt Zalaznick -
Thirteen books are on the literal chopping block after Utah has imposed what appears the first-ever statewide K12 book ban, according to The New York Times and PEN America, a nonprofit that fights censorship.

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