Curriculum and Instruction

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Teacher Maureen Kildee works alongside Janiah McKnuckle as the 3rd grader learns computer-coding skills during an 'Hour of Code' event last December at Brownell/Holmes Elementary School in Flint, Mich.
—Jake May/The Flint Journal-MLive.com/AP

Computer Science: Not Just an Elective Anymore

The subject is getting a fresh look from state and local policymakers, with many pushing measures to expand access to computing courses. (February 25, 2014)

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

02/28 11:08 am | Surveys Differ on Teacher Preparedness for Common Core | The results from two studies that looked at teachers' preparedness for the common core came out this week.

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Transforming Curricula Through Multimedia Tools
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Computer Science: Not Just an Elective Anymore
The subject is getting a fresh look from state and local policymakers, with many pushing measures to expand access to computing courses.
February 25, 2014 - Education Week
Commentary
Planning for Life After High School
"Individualized learning plans" empower students to plot a postsecondary course, whether for college or careers, write V. Scott Solberg and Curtis Richards.
February 25, 2014 - Education Week
Commentary
California: A K-12 Education Outlier
Even though it's a state under Democratic control, California's education policies do not fall in line with those of the Obama administration, writes Charles Taylor Kerchner.
February 25, 2014 - Education Week
Using Historical Documents to Spark Student Voice
Language arts teacher Jessica Keigan describes a project she used to help build her students' critical-thinking and communication skills—as well as their stake in their education system.
February 25, 2014 - Teacher
'Platooning' on the Rise in Early Grades
The practice of assigning teachers to subject-specific classes, long a staple of middle and high schools, is gaining ground at the elementary level.
February 18, 2014 - Education Week
Common-Core Tensions Cause Union Heartburn
Teachers' unions find themselves navigating a tricky course on the Common Core State Standards amid concerns from some in the rank and file.
February 18, 2014 | Updated: February 25, 2014 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Effective Instruction Necessitates Preservation of 'Net Neutrality'
February 18, 2014 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Don't Judge All Online Schooling By This 'Virtual Charter Hell'
February 18, 2014 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Social and Emotional Learning Essential to Schools, Students
February 18, 2014 - Education Week
'Transitional' Courses Catch On as College-Prep Strategy
With many students entering college ill prepared to succeed, states and districts are increasingly offering transitional coursework for high schoolers who need extra help.
February 18, 2014 - Education Week

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