Curriculum and Learning

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

States Slow Standards Work Amid 'Common Core' Push

Policymakers in several states say they are waiting to see how the effort to develop national standards takes shape before proceeding. November 6, 2009

Commentary

Will Science and Engineering Now Be a Good Career?

Adequate numbers of top students are being trained in the fields, write Hal Salzman and Lindsay Lowell, but many are being lured away by higher salaries elsewhere. November 6, 2009

Bill Would Replace Key Federal Literacy Programs

Congress will consider a proposal to spend $2.35 billion for K-12 reading initiatives once served by Reading First and other efforts. Updated: November 6, 2009

La. High School Exit Exam to End

November 5, 2009, AP

More Schools Opening Door to Technology

An increasing number of schools in Pennsylvania are in the process of supplying all their students with portable computers for use at school and at home. November 3, 2009, MCT

News Briefs

Student Debates

African-American students who took part in debate leagues had higher grade point averages, were more likely to graduate from high school, and were more college-ready in English and reading, a study as found. November 3, 2009

Indian Education

At least five Northwest states have academic curricula and standards that address Native American culture and history, according to a study. November 3, 2009

Long-Term ELLS

Among students in Los Angeles classified as English-language learners, 29 percent are not reclassified as fluent in English by the 8th grade, according to a study. November 3, 2009

The 'STEM' Pipeline

The flow of qualified mathematics and science students through the American education pipeline is strong—except among high-achievers, a report finds. November 3, 2009

Cognitive Science

A Scientific American article suggests that students learn more when they are challenged to make mistakes. October 27, 2009

Teacher Quality

Efforts to improve teacher quality, especially in districts serving the poorest students, will continue to be undermined without a shift in teaching's fundamental nature. October 27, 2009

More News Briefs

S.D. Board Approves New High School Graduation Rules

November 2, 2009, AP

Commentary

Marking School Time

We shouldn't compel every child to stay in school for longer days or longer years just because some may need to, writes Peter Berger. November 2, 2009

Ed. Innovation on the Agenda at Google HQ

A forum at the Internet company focused on ways to use technology to improve schools. November 2, 2009

Conflict of Interest Arises as Concern in Standards Push

A literacy group says that many of the writers are "representatives of multiple commercial entities that stand to profit." Updated: November 4, 2009

An Ala. High School Makes Literacy a Schoolwide Job

As concern over teenagers' reading and writing skills mounts, an Alabama high school shows how to teach literacy in every subject. October 30, 2009

N.J. Candidates Differ on Urban Education Solutions

October 30, 2009, AP

Study: English-Learning Too Slow in L.A. Schools

October 29, 2009, AP

STEM Defection Seen to Occur After High School

Schools produce a strong supply of STEM candidates, but many go into other fields once they graduate from high school, a study says. October 28, 2009