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

06/19 09:20 am | The Path to Protecting Humanities and Social Sciences | A new report recommends that the nation take 12 key steps to ensure that humanities and social sciences maintain an important place in American classrooms. "The Heart of the ...

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Transforming Curricula Through Multimedia Tools
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STEM Schools Put High Priority on Digital Skills
Programs build partnerships with private companies and higher education partners to provide the kinds of high-tech skills students need.
May 20, 2013 - Education Week
'Personal Learning Environments' Focus on the Individual
But defining what exactly a "personal learning environment," or PLE, is supposed to look like is proving to be challenging.
May 20, 2013 - Education Week
SCIENCE IN PRACTICE: FIRST OF TWO PARTS
Common Science Standards Face Capacity Issues
Investment needs for teacher training, curriculum materials, and assessments are likely to slow the pace of implementation.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
SCIENCE IN PRACTICE: FIRST OF TWO PARTS
Informal Science Sector Aims to Play Standards Role
Institutions such as zoos and museums, as well as after-school programs and science competitions, could relieve capacity concerns.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
Impact on Waivers, Grants Mulled in Common-Core Pushback
As states weigh dropping the common core, policymakers must consider whether that would jeopardize federal NCLB waivers and competitive grants.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
Mobile Apps Make Field Trips More Interactive
With "augmented reality" technology, teachers can transform a pond or an empty lot into a vibrant classroom.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
Common Core Supporters Firing Back
Backers of the common core intensify their efforts to tout the standards in the face of high-profile opposition in some states.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
We Must Create Opportunities for STEM Learning
Our country is in trouble. That's the key takeaway from Sara Martinez Tucker's experience as the undersecretary in the U.S. Department of Education.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
Children's Spatial Skills Seen as Key to Math Learning
All that time cutting paper and tracing shapes helps young pupils master math later on, according to new research.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
The Plight of Teachers' Unions
The old-style industrial economy no longer works for any of our social institutions, and teachers' unions are no exception, Arthur Levine writes.
May 7, 2013 - Education Week

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