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.
—Jared Soares for Education Week

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)

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

07/30 03:56 pm | PARCC Proclaims Strong State Commitment Despite State Withdrawals | Testing-consortium officials reach out to reporters to bring attention to the states that are fully committed to field-testing the exam in 2014.

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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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After learning the price tag for PARCC tests designed to align with the common-core standards, state officials are weighing their options.
July 23, 2013 - Education Week
An upcoming first-year teacher describes the most valuable lessons she learned from the veteran teacher with whom she interned.
July 22, 2013 - Teacher
The common-core standards present an ambiguous message on how to draw information from maps and charts, Phil Gersmehl says.
July 22, 2013 - Education Week
"Fraction camps" are just one technique researchers are exploring in their efforts to help students get a better grasp of one of the most troublesome topics in basic mathematics.
July 18, 2013 - Education Week
An instructional coach offers some low-tech ideas for helping students develop collaboration and critical-thinking skills.
July 16, 2013 - Teacher
For most high school students, Mark Twain's controversial masterpiece brings frustration and confusion rather than literary enthusiasm, says a writer and educator.
July 10, 2013 - Teacher
PARCC gets permission to take until 2016 to finish three elements so it can meet the federal deadline for the summative portions.
July 9, 2013 - Education Week
July 9, 2013 - Education Week
Fourth grade teacher Lana Gundy says that she gained insight into her students’ application skills and interests by having them create their own math problems.
July 9, 2013 - Teacher

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