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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Researchers at a national conference discuss how asking students for explanations can deepen their understanding.
May 31, 2013 | Updated: June 4, 2013 - Education Week
Even though only one state has adopted the standards, some teachers have already scrapped old lessons and instructional styles to embrace new ones.
May 21, 2013 | Updated: May 28, 2013 - Education Week
The blueprint for the standards writers, the framework provides a reader-friendly accompaniment to the "technical document."
May 21, 2013 - Education Week
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 - Education Week
Mikel Robinson is among millions of students trying to meet the common standards.
May 21, 2013 - Education Week
May 21, 2013 - Education Week
May 21, 2013 - Education Week
School environments should fulfill a student's need to feel engaged intellectually and emotionally in the learning process, Jim Childress writes.
May 21, 2013 - Education Week
Preschool English-learners benefit from exposure to both English and their home language, say researchers.
May 21, 2013 - Education Week
The content of instruction should be a communal, research-based, and experience-based decision, writes Lisa Hansel.
May 20, 2013 - Education Week

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