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Curriculum & Instruction

How parents’ online school reviews reflect racial disparities

A majority of reviews on one website focused heavily on tests scores and were written by parents at schools in affluent neighborhoods, an analysis has found.

Breaking the cycle of literacy issues leading to behavioral issues

A superintendent shares why struggling readers may act out in the classroom and how educators can help identify and support these students.

Survey: 49% oppose prioritizing student groups for reopening

About 1 in 5 people said students who lack internet access should return to in-person first but 49% opposed moving certain groups of children ahead of others.

6 ways to keep students in least restrictive environments while online

If a student with a disability was receiving general education instruction for 50% of the day prior to the pandemic, they should still get general education instruction for 50% of the day.

K-12, college esports groups partner to boost student success

NASEF and NACE are combining their resources to help further build the pipeline to STEM pathways for interested gamers from high schools to higher education.

Use progress data, parent input to inform testing accommodations

Districts must plan to administer statewide assessments this spring, despite obstacles posed by remote learning and other situations related to COVID-19 pandemic responses.
Tue Mar 2nd, 2021

3 models for more effective early grades testing

An 'misaligned' web of early learning assessments" makes it hard to determine how much students learn during preschool through grade 2, a new report finds.

Tue Mar 2nd, 2021

2 key K-12 issues for 2021: Testing and gender identity

Biden administration's testing flexibility will not end the debate while the courts and Congress are likely to weigh in on gender identity, discrimination and athletics.

Mon Mar 1st, 2021

3 trends that will drive education forward in 2021

Lessons learned from the pandemic will lead to greater broadband access, social-emotional learning, and formative learning models.
Sun Feb 28th, 2021

Many more states back trauma-informed care in schools

The number of states that require or encourage schools to train teachers in trauma-informed care has tripled in recent years, a new study has found.

Thu Feb 25th, 2021

How 5 states are reacting to Biden’s testing guidance

While some applauded the flexibility from accountability and reporting, the requirement to administer statewide summative tests has been met with concern in many quarters.
Thu Feb 25th, 2021