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Curriculum & Instruction

How support of LGBTQ-related curriculum is split along party lines

Micah Ward -
Less than 10% of Republicans support transgender and gay rights being taught in elementary schools, whereas nearly 50% of Democrats support it.

The top 20 list of apps schools are using most contains a few surprises

Matt Zalaznick -
You may not know that most school districts own more than 2,000 apps but just 300 of those products account for 99% of use.

Coding can be pretty personal. You should teach it like an art form

Matt Zalaznick -
A "personal art of coding" mindset is key for today's students because computer science can be just as creative as painting or writing music, says K-12 IT leader Pam Whitlock.

Teachers rank the 10 main reasons to teach civics and citizenship

Matt Zalaznick -
Preparing students for future political engagement ranked last when teachers were asked why civics and citizenship education is necessary; critical and independent thinking top the list.

How school leaders are getting innovative in search for substitute teachers

Matt Zalaznick -
K-12 labor pressures have inspired one principal to turn to an unconventional source for substitute teachers: her students.

Made in the shade: Why new energy is building up behind school solar panels

Matt Zalaznick -
The case for school solar panels is one that can appeal to all community members, despite their varying political views and interests.

Numbers don’t lie: Is it time for schools to require computer science?

Micah Ward -
Although access to computer science education has increased, only 5.6% of high school students are enrolled in a course.

Where does your school rank among the best high schools in the country for 2023?

Micah Ward -
These are the top high schools and school districts in the country, according to the rankings and review site Niche.

3 ways hands-on learning makes computer science accessible to all

Jenny Nash -
With the digital evolution and technology-driven future, teaching computer science is no longer an option, it is a necessity.

Can the increasingly popular team-teaching models reenergize the profession?

Matt Zalaznick -
Team teaching and co-teaching are designed to build community for teachers and provide students with more individualized attention.

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