Curriculum Matters: March 4, 2017: March 4, 2017

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Amid Partisan Divide, Teachers Turn to Digital Game for Civics Lessons

As they wrestle with how best to engage students in learning about a sharply divided U.S. government, teachers are finding middle ground in a digital game. Read more.

(Education Week)

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Numbers of AP Test-Takers Continue to Rise

The College Board reports that more students—and more low-income students—are taking Advanced Placement tests. But will that growth continue? Read more.

(Education Week)

SPECIAL REPORT: SCHOOL LEADERS

Educator's Pre-Veterinary Program Sends Navajo Students to College

Clyde McBride, the director of career and technical education in Kayenta, Ariz., runs a powerhouse pre-veterinary sciences program that gives Navajo students hands-on experience that propels them to college, prepares them for the workforce, and puts them at the center of supporting their communities. Read more.

(Education Week)

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VIDEO

What Is Formative Assessment? An EdWeek Video Explainer

Formative assessment can be a tricky kind of testing to understand. EdWeek's video explainer can help. Read more.

(High School & Beyond)

COMMENTARY

Don't Play Politics With the Common Core

Even if Donald Trump could "end" the common core, that may not be what teachers want, writes Maria Ferguson. Read more.

(Education Week)

OPINION

How Can We Make Service Learning Less Self-Serving?

Community service is important for students, but pushing an academic agenda can get in the way of helping an organization. Teacher Kyle Redford writes about how to craft such lessons to benefit both classroom and community. Read more.

(Teacher)

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Website Rates Reading and Math Programs Based on ESSA Criteria
(Curriculum Matters)

Study: Kindergartners Start School With More Academic Skills Than in Past
(Early Years)

Americans Are Falling Behind in Foreign-Language Learning
(Learning the Language)

Schools Often Fail to Educate, Support English-Language Learners
(Learning the Language)

Investigation: High Schools Hide Dropouts by Steering Them to Alternative Programs
(High School & Beyond)

ACT Adds Summer Test Date, Matching College Board's Move
(High School & Beyond)

'The Martian' Makes Its Way Into More STEM Classrooms, Minus the Profanity
(Curriculum Matters)

Drawing a Line Between Civics Education and Activism
(Curriculum Matters)

Controversial Science Education Bill Defeated by South Dakota Panel
(Curriculum Matters)

Louisiana to Consider New Standards for Teaching Science
(Curriculum Matters)

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Acing the Test: Strategies for Supporting Student Achievement

What will the next generation of high-stakes assessments require? Join David Liben, senior content specialist at Student Achievement Partners, as he reveals strategies for using content-rich, grade-level texts that guide students for high-stakes assessments success. Click here to attend this free live event.

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SPONSOR WEBINAR - Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Equity, Access, and Achievement in the Math Classroom

Create positive growth-mindset and showcase evidence-based results! This webinar examines trajectories support students’ mathematical growth and how technology can be a powerful tool in providing differentiation and professional support. Click here to attend this free live event.

Content provided by: DreamBox Learning

EDUCATION WEEK FREE SPOTLIGHT

English-Language Learners

FREE! In this Spotlight, read about ESSA's impact on English-learners, learn what research suggests about best-practice, and rethink common misconceptions about teaching ELLs. See other Spotlights.

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