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This blog covered news on the common core, literacy, math, STEM, social studies, the arts, and other curriculum and instruction topics. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: common core, reading & literacy, mathematics, STEM, social studies, and curriculum.

Assessment Arizona Mulls Cut Scores: Two Thirds of Students Would Miss the Mark
If the state sets cut scores recommended by panels of teachers, only one-third of students will meet the 'proficient' mark in math and English/language arts.
Catherine Gewertz, August 12, 2015
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Science Iowa Becomes 15th State to Adopt Next Generation Science Standards
The Iowa state board of education voted unanimously on Aug. 6 to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards.
Liana Loewus, August 11, 2015
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Science How Parents Contribute to Math Anxiety
Children learn what they live, particularly when it comes to loving or fearing mathematics, a new study finds.
Sarah D. Sparks, August 10, 2015
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College & Workforce Readiness More States Move to SAT, ACT for High School Accountability
Connecticut's announcement that it will use the SAT instead of Smarter Balanced for 11th graders highlights a trend toward using college-admissions tests for accountability.
Catherine Gewertz, August 7, 2015
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Science New York Times Science Site Targets Curious (But Distractible) Students
A new, savvy feature on the New York Times website called "Summer of Science" has bite-size, ADHD-friendly explanations of cool science stuff.
Liana Loewus, August 6, 2015
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Assessment Washington State Decides on Smarter Balanced Graduation Score
Because the state is still adapting to the common core, it decides to allow graduating seniors to score below the college-readiness level.
Catherine Gewertz, August 6, 2015
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Curriculum New Program to Invest in Digital Tools for K-12 Science Instruction
NewSchools Ignite, a project launched by the NewSchools Venture Fund, would make awards to companies and nonprofits for amounts between $50,000 and $150,000.
Sean Cavanagh, August 4, 2015
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School & District Management Next Generation Science Standards Get Mixed Reviews From Genetics Experts
The Next Generation Science Standards do a better job overall of covering genetics than most previous state standards, but are missing some key content, according to a new study.
Liana Loewus, August 4, 2015
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Curriculum Latino Children a Focus of USA Swimming Foundation's 2015 Campaign
The campaign seeks to teach 800,000 children to swim by the end of the year.
Jacob Bell, July 31, 2015
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College & Workforce Readiness College Board Releases Revised AP U.S. History Framework
Revisions respond to intense criticism last year that the framework emphasized negative aspects of American history.
Catherine Gewertz, July 31, 2015
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Curriculum Pluto Photos Give Teachers New Avenues for Space Lessons
New Horizon's photos are helping Pluto make its way to center stage in and out of school.
Jacob Bell, July 30, 2015
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Early Childhood Closed Captioning: An 'Undervalued' Method for Reading Improvement?
In a new Education Week commentary piece, public radio reporter Monica Brady-Myerov argues that reading same-language subtitles can boost students' literacy.
Liana Loewus, July 29, 2015
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Curriculum Music Class May Help Students' Language Skills, Study Finds
Students who took music classes developed improved and lasting phonological skills that can translate to language abilities, new research finds.
Jacob Bell, July 29, 2015
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Curriculum Free AP Lessons Offered Online in Calculus, Physics, Macroeconomics
A MOOC-provider teams up with the College Board to release materials aimed at students who are underrepresented in AP classes.
Jacob Bell, July 27, 2015
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