Curriculum and Learning

The latest stories on the application of courses and their content in schools.

Summer Program Prepares Future Engineers

July 6, 2009, AP

NRC Urges Greater Focus on Preschool Math

The National Research Council says early-childhood education needs to build a better foundation for children’s mathematical success. July 2, 2009

Authors Share Tips on How to Hook Boys on Books

Children’s authors offered teachers and librarians advice on getting boys to love reading, including featuring more humorous books. July 2, 2009

Commentary

Fixing the Problems of High School P.E.

“We are creating an unhealthy adolescent population in part because of low expectations from parents and educators,” writes Deborah J. Rhea. July 2, 2009

News Briefs

San Francisco to Keep JROTC, Ending Three-Year Dispute

A three-year battle over the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps in San Francisco public schools appears to be over. June 16, 2009

Effort, Engagement, and Student Learning

For students to tackle “evolutionarily novel” material in reading, math, and other subjects, schools need to emphasize effort and persistence, says a new study. June 16, 2009

3 Foundations Back New Approach to Research

The groups outlined plans for a $2.5 million investment in an unusual new research program aimed at community college remedial math. June 9, 2009

Louisiana Bill Would Allow Nonacademic H.S. Studies

Louisiana Sen. Robert Kostelka has won unanimous state Senate approval for a plan to allow high school students to follow a nonacademic curriculum. May 18, 2009

Preschool Language Learning

Preschoolers’ exposure to the stronger language skills of peers in the preschool classroom can have a small but significant impact on their language learning. May 18, 2009

Educational Technology

School administrators are debating the classroom role of popular social-networking sites and editable Web pages known as wikis, a survey suggests. May 12, 2009

More News Briefs

Commentary

Extracurricular Choices for a Global Age

“Today’s economy requires strong minds developed in classrooms, rather than strong bodies developed on playing fields,” writes John R. Gerdy. June 26, 2009

Commentary

Will We Do What It Takes to Improve Public Education?

“Why is our public education system being aligned to create cultures of testing, as opposed to cultures of learning?,” writes Sam Chaltain. June 26, 2009

Sex Ed Curriculum Gets Final OK in N.C. Legislature

June 26, 2009, AP

La. High School Diploma Plan Goes to Jindal

June 24, 2009, AP

Penn. Graduation Requirements Spark Fresh Fight

Some lawmakers are pushing to block development of high school tests or curriculum without legislative approval. Updated: June 23, 2009

Education Secretary Receives Arts Petitions

June 19, 2009, AP

N.J. Toughens High School Graduation Requirements

June 17, 2009, AP

High School Students Compete for National Auto Repair Crown

June 17, 2009, AP