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Curriculum & Instruction

Florida scraps major year-end test to sharpen focus on student growth

Matt Zalaznick -
End-of-year FSA test will be replaced with the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking program, which will consist of shorter tests throughout the school year to track student growth.

Why COVID isn’t dampening career explorations for students in 8 rural districts

Matt Zalaznick -
The Homegrown Talent Initiative expanded career exploration opportunities for students in Colorado communities where educators and businesses have fewer resources to collaborate.

Build Back Better bill clears house committee with $82B for school construction

Charles Hendrix -
Build Back Better Act that includes billions of dollars in funds for early childhood care and universal pre-K, school construction, educator professional development, and school meal programs

K-12 advocates join forces to push back against furor over critical race theory

Matt Zalaznick -
Newly launched coalition Learn From History aims to reduce stress on teachers and educate the public about what schools are actually teaching about racism's role in U.S. history.

FETC speaker is covering 5 ideas for playful and purposeful learning

Matt Zalaznick -
Gamification, play and fun are how English teacher and instructional coach John Meehan, an FETC 2022 featured speaker, is reaching new levels of engagement with his students.

5 ways to help students stressed by assessment

Trenton Goble -
Adopt formative assessment practices - emphasis on assessment should focus on using data to help students learn.

3 ways to improve the quality of preschool programs

Michele Maier and Shira Mattera -
Want high-quality preschool? Invest in evidence, professional development, and a strong data infrastructure.

Substitute teacher crisis: What will it take to attract them to schools?

Lori Capullo -
The nation's schools are facing a shortage of substitute teachers in classrooms, forcing staffers and administrators to help take on the task.

COVID disruption requires more than providing a device

Tracy Reimer and Jennifer Hill -
Fifty-five technology directors detail how their districts engaged students and families online.

How mindfulness is helping students and teachers create kinder classrooms

Matt Zalaznick -
Mindfulness training can reduce stress and anxiety as students return to school grappling with the isolation and ongoing anxiety of the COVID pandemic and school closures.

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