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Curriculum & Instruction

Book bans are hitting new heights this school year

Matt Zalaznick -
Books about women, sexual violence and rape that have are being challenged based on obscenity while race, LGBTQ and transgender identities continue to be frequent targets.

How one district is transforming learning by connecting kids to the ocean—and Bigfoot

Matt Zalaznick -
A key to the mission at Sea Lab is for students to work "as scientists" across disciplines. Recent projects have had students grow lettuce in a hydroponic aquarium and compose music based on the sinking of military ships. "There's a little bit of whimsy science thrown in," teacher facilitator Simone Bourgeois explains. "We do everything from meteorology to zoology to any content science a student might approach in high school or college."

Literacy Leadership: Essential Strategies for Capacity Building in Your District

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 15th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, the Supervisor of Literacy and Learning Services from the Columbus City Schools will dive into the best practices for successful literacy plan implementation, focusing on how to build capacity and empower your team toward literacy transformation.

Developing a Bilingual Program: Evidence-Based Strategies for Success

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Thursday, May 9th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, an experienced bilingual educator and district leader will outline some evidence-based strategies for developing a successful biliteracy program in any district, and how to evaluate tools and instructional approaches for effectiveness. 

Accelerating Literacy: Using Digital Tools to Elevate Student Choice and Voice

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 7th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, the District Instructional Librarian for St. Vrain Valley Schools will share some actionable strategies for incorporating digital books and audiobooks into curriculum, elevating student choice, agency and voice, and quickly accelerating literacy across a school or district.  

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Why authenticity is so important for Principal Kafele

Micah Ward and Matt Zalaznick -
"You remind them, you've got to make sure there's harmony in your life, there's balance, so you don't lose sight of the fact that you're not just that leader, you're also a human being away from the school," is a key part of Baruti Kafele's message to building leaders.

Eclipse imminent! Try out these interesting activities with students

Matt Zalaznick -
A solar eclipse is a little more than a week away and even if your school isn't in the so-called "path of totality," you and your teachers should seize the opportunity to connect the celestial spectacle to what kids are learning in class.

Strategic school staffing: How to upscale 7 promising models

Matt Zalaznick -
Strategic school staffing models recognize that the K12 teaching workforce will never again look like it did in decades past, researchers say.

3 Steps to Identify Your School or District’s Digital Curriculum Needs

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Thursday, April 25th at 2 pm ET

In this DA Ed Talk, an experienced educator and curriculum developer will discuss three crucial planning steps that school and district leaders should take before beginning any digital curriculum search, including how to outline short- and long-term online curriculum goals, prioritize digital curriculum must-haves to ensure student success, and what key questions to ask curriculum providers to ensure your needs are met.

AI concerns grow even as more teachers adopt the technology

Matt Zalaznick -
After last school year's struggles with AI, district leaders are supporting teachers more robustly with policies and resources. Still, more students are getting in trouble for misusing the technology.

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