Curriculum & Instruction

Back to the future: My epiphany with scholastic esports

For Laylah Bulman of the Florida Scholastic Esports League, seeing the impact that gaming had on students - from their excitement to their development - was the moment when everything clicked.

How parents and teachers rated online learning

In a pair of surveys, many parents expressed concern about the coronavirus outbreak's negative impact on learning while teachers detailed challenges to tackle before the 2020-21 school year.

How school leaders can join broadband expansion efforts

Superintendents proceeding with online learning programs can join state and local efforts to extend high-speed, broadband internet in their communities.

How music classes have gone digital since school closures

Hip hop, guitars and SEL joined K-12 music classes as school closures required educators to explore new tools for learning in online classes.

Why more music classes are covering coding and digital skills

During online learning, music teachers can help students develop the skills needed on the engineering side of the music business, such as using digital tools to record themselves.

How online music delivers social-emotional support

Music can play a major role in helping students cope with school closures and other coronavirus disruptions—and give them more control over their learning.

Music instruction moves beyond Beethoven and Bach

A growing number of K-12 music programs have been adding hip hop, electronic dance and other popular music to their repertoires in an effort to becoming more “learner-centered."

Colorado plans to use CARES Act funds for blended learning

Leveraging both technology-based and face-to-face instructional approaches, blended learning in this state will be supported by federal funds. School districts plan to increase instructional hours, including summer school time, English learner programs, and tutoring capacity, to address the COVID slide.

Remember homeless education requirements for school reopenings

School district leaders must review and revise policies that act as barriers to the enrollment of children and youths experiencing homelessness.

Here’s the formula for a school district turnaround in an NYC suburb

What equity-driven school improvement looks like in Mount Vernon, New York: themed high schools, full prekindergarten, revamped middle school and health care.

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