Curriculum and Instruction

The latest news about curriculum and instruction, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

Dowan McNair-Lee helps 8th grader Mikel Robinson with an English/language arts assignment at Stuart-Hobson Middle School.
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D.C. Bets Big on Common Core

The District of Columbia has devoted many resources to the standards, resulting in hopes, frustrations, and the knowledge that changes are necessary. (May 21, 2013)

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Spotlight on Aligning Curriculum and Technology

This Spotlight explores how districts are using technology to improve student learning, introducing games into classrooms, and using multimedia resources across the subject areas.

Spotlight on Algebra

As more American students are being encouraged to take introductory algebra in 8th grade, efforts to support algebra instruction are examined.

Spotlight on Creating Readers

This Spotlight focuses on tools used to improve students' reading skills, and achieving full literacy.

Spotlight on Math Instruction

This Spotlight focuses on math instruction and how educators are adapting their teaching, integrating new technologies, and preparing for the common core.

Spotlight on Reading Instruction

This Spotlight focuses on research on what works in teaching reading and successful tools and tactics already at work in classrooms.

Spotlight on STEM in Schools

This Spotlight takes a closer look at innovative approaches to STEM teaching and learning in American schools.

Curriculum Matters Blog

06/18 02:32 pm | Catching Up With Edweek's Online Chat About Common Core | Read a transcript of the conversation with the EdWeek reporter who spent six months documenting how one district is putting the common standards into practice.

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Transforming Curricula Through Multimedia Tools
Discussion about how to incorporate multimedia tools into the core subject areas of science, math, social studies, and language arts curricula appropriately, effectively, and seamlessly.

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Commentary
Common Core: Setting the Record Straight
The common core sets goals for what students should learn, not rigid curriculum guidelines, write Richard Laine and Chris Minnich.
June 18, 2013 - Education Week
'MOOC' Provider Coursera Jumps Into K-12 and Teacher Ed.
Coursera, a major player in the world of providing "massively open online courses" in higher education, is making its first move into the K-12 landscape.
June 11, 2013 - Digital Directions
Schools Test-Drive Common Core
More than a million students have used computing devices to participate in a pilot of online assessments for the Common Core State Standards.
June 11, 2013 - Digital Directions
Computer Coding Lessons Expanding for K-12 Students
Computer programmers and software engineers are urging that students, even as early as elementary school, learn how to design and write source code for computers.
June 11, 2013 - Digital Directions
How to Choose the Right Learning Management System
Ed-tech experts say many schools and districts don't have a good understanding of how to choose and evaluate the different systems available.
June 11, 2013 - Digital Directions
Districts Turning Summer School Into Learning Labs
As evidence on summer learning loss mounts, more districts are using that time to try out innovative learning strategies.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
Questions Arise About Need for Algebra 2 for All
Debate over the subject's relevancy brews in several states even as the Common Core State Standards for mathematics expect students to master that content.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
Common Core: A Steep Climb
Third of Four Parts
Year-End Tests Bring Urgency to Common-Core Push
A veteran teacher uses the last weeks of the school year to bolster her students' literacy skills before spring tests.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
'MOOC' Plan Could Address Dual-Enrollment
Coursera, a Silicon Valley-based company, is joining with 10 universities and postsecondary systems to create new "massive open online courses."
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
STEM Preparation, Career Link Overstated
June 10, 2013 - Education Week

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