Curriculum and Instruction

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

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High School Redesign Gets Presidential Lift

In both his State of the Union speech and now his budget proposal, President Obama has emphasized the importance of redesigning high schools. (April 16, 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

05/22 03:46 pm | Kan. Measure to Block Common-Core, Science-Standards Aid Dropped | A controversial measure to block state spending in Kansas on the common-core standards, as well as new science standards, was dropped from a budget bill.

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Forging the Technology-Curriculum Link
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Improve students' reading test results through better retention and application of the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom.

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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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Letter to the Editor
History Instruction Often Marginalized
February 25, 2013 - Education Week
How to Make the Most of Your Professional Learning Community
Language arts teacher Rob Kriete examines the habits of successful teacher-learning cohorts.
February 20, 2013 - Teacher
Commentary
Making School Work for Mobile Students and Others
Personalized learning would improve schooling for all students, especially those who move a lot, Beth Rabbitt writes.
February 19, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
When Can Students Learn Life Skills?
February 19, 2013 - Education Week
The Time-Tested Dos and Don'ts of Using Classroom Technology
After years of experimentation and reflection, English and digital media teacher Paul Barnwell offers his current take on smart—and not-so-smart—ways to use technology in the classroom.
February 12, 2013 - Teacher
Multimedia Journalism Programs Emphasize Real-World Skills
Students are learning how to research and write scripts, hone interviewing techniques, and edit video footage, and some teenagers are even earning certifications in media technology.
February 7, 2013 - Digital Directions
Restoring Creativity in the High School Classroom
English teacher Nathan Sun-Kleinberger says older students often need to be taught to recapture their creativity through exercises that encourage "divergent thinking."
February 6, 2013 - Teacher
More Students Drawn to STEM—But Fewer Girls
A national survey shows that high schoolers' interest in STEM careers is growing and so are gender gaps.
February 5, 2013 - Education Week
Focus On: Literacy
Students Must Learn More Words, Say Studies
Without better instruction, children starting school with small vocabularies will struggle with common standards, scholars say.
February 5, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
Don't Run Away From Teaching Pop Culture
Educators must learn to teach about inappropriate media content in their students' lives, Marc Hauser writes.
February 5, 2013 - Education Week

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