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Curriculum & Instruction

2 big projects aim to reimagine and redesign curriculum

Matt Zalaznick -
Though most jobs have changed dramatically over the last century, the framework on which the K-12 curriculum rests has not, curriculum designer Antonia Rudenstine says.

Exams show 3 key impacts in students’ COVID rebound

Matt Zalaznick -
The achievement impact of COVID is shrinking in many grades, though students remain farther behind in math, according to Star assessments of 3.8 million students.

The summer puzzle: Summer plans to date are lacking in key areas

Christine Pitts -
Many school districts have put out little information about 2021 summer learning and enrichment plans. Moreover, many of the plans released are missing high-leverage strategies like tutoring, assessment data, and clear communication plans.

5 ways ed-tech will transform PD post-COVID

Matt Zalaznick -
PD will be a major priority for stimulus in many districts as teachers continue to build their online and hybrid teaching skills. 

3 keys for success as ‘kindergarten bubble’ looms

Matt Zalaznick -
Districts reported lower kindergarten enrollment in 2020-21, which means returning students could alter the traditional makeup of the early grades this fall.

3 priorities for stimulus spending to recover from COVID

Matt Zalaznick -
Three waves of stimulus funding have sparked ideas and innovation across the public school system as superintendents and their teams lead COVID recovery.

4 ways principals can excel as instructional leaders

Matt Zalaznick -
Principals can collaborate more with teachers on instruction when principal supervisors focus on coaching rather than compliance, a new report says. 

Why one group of Black students prefers online learning

Matt Zalaznick -
Black high school students in a college residency course said they felt safer at home and could better focus on schoolwork away from the stress of racist environments.

Virtual reality energizes pre-service special ed teachers

Matt Zalaznick -
Pre-service teachers at the University of North Georgia now use virtual reality avatars to instructional strategies for K-12 students with disabilities.

Can ESSER funds be used for travel for PD?

Charles Hendrix -
Official answers from Education Department staff to questions posed by Title I educators and administrators.

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