Curriculum

Holy Excrement! How Poop and Other Kid Fascinations Can Ignite a Passion for STEM

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT

Here's how teachers can incorporate students' existing interests into the curriculum.

Selecting Evidence-Based Programs for 69��ý and Districts: Mistakes to Avoid

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:00:41 GMT

Which programs really work? Confused by education research? Join our webinar to learn how to spot evidence-based programs and make data-driven decisions for your students.

There’s a Better Way to Teach Digital Citizenship (Opinion)

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:08:37 GMT

Many popular resources for digital-citizenship education only focus on good online behavior. That’s a problem.

Christian Nationalism vs. Spirituality in America’s 69��ý (Opinion)

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:02:50 GMT

A retired teacher responds to the Oklahoma state schools superintendent's guidance on teaching the Bible in public schools in the state.

How Oklahoma's Superintendent Wants 69��ý to Teach the Bible

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:13:46 GMT

Oklahoma's state superintendent directed schools to teach the Bible and to place a copy in every classroom.

Should the Bible Be Taught in Public 69��ý?

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:24:12 GMT

Are recent pushes to include the Bible about cultural literacy—or a pretext for politicians who want Christianity in public schools?

Media Literacy Is an Essential Skill. 69��ý Should Teach It That Way (Opinion)

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

From biased news coverage to generative AI, students (and adults) need help now more than ever to stay abreast of what’s real—or misleading.

Strategies for Incorporating SEL into Curriculum

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:38:23 GMT

Empower students to thrive. Learn how to integrate powerful social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies into the classroom.

STEM Fusion: Empowering K-12 Education through Interdisciplinary Integration

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:47:26 GMT

Join our webinar to learn how integrating STEM with other subjects can revolutionize K-12 education & prepare students for the future.

Play the EdWeek Spelling Bee

Wed, 29 May 2024 19:48:57 GMT

Educators use these words all the time. But can they spell them?

A Look Inside the Creation of a New Asian American Studies Curriculum

Thu, 16 May 2024 19:59:12 GMT

This state is including the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the curriculum. Here's what that looks like.

Outdoor Learning: The Ultimate Student Engagement Hack?

Tue, 07 May 2024 20:42:24 GMT

Outdoor learning offers a host of evidence-based benefits for students. One Virginia school serves as an example how.

Classical Education Is Taking Off. What’s the Appeal? (Opinion)

Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Classical schooling is an apprenticeship to the great minds and creators of the past, enabling students to develop their own thinking.

For Earth Day, Try These Green Classroom Activities (Downloadable)

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:21:25 GMT

16 simple ideas for teachers and their students.

A Collaborative Teaching Model to Mimic Even When There's No Eclipse

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:05:59 GMT

This teaching model brings together educators across grades and subjects to create popular lessons for all students during major events.

Why This Educator Uses Aliens to Teach Media Literacy

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:33:05 GMT

Media literacy is crucial for a generation that does everything on their phones. A look at how teachers can address the topic.

PHOTOS: Inside an AP African American Studies Class

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:28:43 GMT

The AP African American studies course has sparked national debate since the pilot kicked off in 2022. Here's a look inside the classroom.

VIDEO: What AP African American Studies Looks Like in Practice

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:28:37 GMT

The AP African American studies course has sparked national debate since the pilot kicked off in 2022. A look inside the classroom.

Anti-Critical-Race-Theory Laws Are Slowing Down. Here Are 3 Things to Know

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:30:28 GMT

After a wave of bills limiting class discussions on race and gender, an Education Week analysis shows the policies have slowed.

History Group Finds Little Evidence of K-12 'Indoctrination'

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:21:50 GMT

Most social science educators say they keep politics out of the classroom, but need help identifying good curriculum resources

How an International Baccalaureate Education Cuts Through the ‘Noise’ on Banned Topics

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:13:20 GMT

IB programs offer students college credit in high school and advanced learning environments.

Social Studies and Science Get Short Shrift in Elementary 69��ý. Why That Matters

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:30:59 GMT

Learn why the subjects play a key role in elementary classrooms—and how new policy debates may shift the status quo.

Finance Education in 69��ý Must Be More Than Personal (Opinion)

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

69��ý need to teach students to see how their spending impacts others, writes the executive director of the Institute for Humane Education.

Why One District Hired Its 69��ý to Review Curricula

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT

Virginia's Hampton City school district pays a cadre of student interns to give feedback on curriculum.

One School District Just Pulled 1,600 Books From Its Shelves—Including the Dictionary

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:27:21 GMT

And the broadening book ban attempts may drive some teachers out of the classroom.

Picking 'Evidence-Based' Programs: 5 Mistakes for Educators to Avoid

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:55:58 GMT

Education researchers share key insights on what to do when evaluating studies and reviews.

How to Create Courses on Personal Finance That Stick

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:44:14 GMT

Many states are now requiring students to study personal finance. Here are tips on implementing these courses.

A Few Years Ago, 8 States Required Personal Finance Education. Now It's Up to Half

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:10:43 GMT

Advocates say the pandemic has accelerated the push to require high schoolers to take a financial literacy course.

As Districts Choose Better Curricula, Some Teachers Say It's Too Hard

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:51:39 GMT

Teachers' perceptions of challenge vary by school and student characteristics, a new RAND survey found.