Curriculum & Instruction

How to use computational thinking to teach civics and politics

Helping students make real-world connections to the content is key to making lessons that will stick.

Surf the blockchain wave without fear of drowning

Blockchain isn't coming; it's arrived. 'This is a monumental shift in the way we approach records in education.'

Superintendents weigh in on salaries, school board, equity and COVID

A majority of superintendents have been in their positions between one and five years, and an even larger majority are white and male, survey finds.

How tutoring keeps online students engaged 

Jefferson County Public Schools leaders gave students access to nearly 24/7 tutoring online when a return to in-person instruction appeared unlikely.

How K-12 leaders will bounce back and bounce up

FETC keynote speaker Marcus Buckingham, an expert on talent at work, shared what administrators can do to build resilience in themselves and the educators on their teams.

FETC: Driving successful learning by embracing the unknown

Keynote speaker Eric Sheninger says districts must be willing to embrace change, technology and a more personalized approach to truly empower students

How SAT shifts will impact college access and equity

SAT essay and subject tests are eliminated as COVID drives more colleges and universities to end their reliance on the exams. Will these moves boost equity and access?

How to pave computer science pathways in rural schools

Computer science pathways are coming to some of California's most rural schools as part of a five-year research and innovation project educators hope to replicate in other small districts. 

Early K-12 COVID responder wins superintendent of the year

Michelle Reid of the Northshore School District, and one of the first K-12 leaders to grapple with COVID, is AASA's National Superintendent of the Year.

5 principles anchor work of new anti-racism education center

Teachers looking to combat racism in their classrooms and beyond can tap the resources of a new organization, the Center for Antiracist Education. 

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