Curriculum: Page 2

Research

NWEA: Middle school STEM gender gap returns, widens post-pandemic

The disparity between boys' and girls' middle school scores slowly narrowed for years and had disappeared altogether by 2019. But the latest assessments have found the gap has reopened even wider.

Success Stories

These school districts are bucking the national math slump

By investing in teacher coaches, data and more math time, two Tennessee districts are seeing students do better than before COVID-19 hit.

Policy and Legislation

Supreme Court to rule on right of religious parents to opt kids out of LGBTQ material

Oral arguments in the case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, are scheduled for Tuesday, with a decision expected by June.

Op-ed

Why history instruction is critical for combating online misinformation

Building background knowledge about history and civics is critical to developing students' media literacy and analytical skills.

Op-ed

What will make teachers stay? Ask them — and listen to what they have to say

Indianapolis pilot program found empowering educators to make changes in their schools can boost retention.

Success Stories

Why Steubenville, Ohio, might be the best school district in America

This high-poverty Rust Belt district is exceptional at teaching kids to read — and has been for more than a decade.

Op-ed

Sustaining STEM excellence: Strategic responses to federal budget cuts

By diversifying funding, revitalizing teacher development, optimizing program design, and building strong community alliances, school leaders can continue to provide high-quality STEM education.

Op-ed

How cuts to the Department of Education will impact STEM education

Despite these challenges, K-12 leaders have demonstrated remarkable resilience and creativity in maintaining educational quality during periods of change and uncertainty.

STEM/STEAM

STEM and SEL: The overlooked connection worth leveraging

Instead of treating STEM and SEL as separate initiatives competing for limited time and resources, educators should identify opportunities where they mutually reinforce each other.

Op-ed

Most districts struggle to provide PD that works. Which approach is best?

A recent study examined the effectiveness of three common types of professional development.

Policy and Legislation

Educators sue to block enforcement of anti-diversity civil rights guidance

Chalkbeat

Three educator groups have filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy requiring K-12 schools to either eliminate any DEI initiatives and programming or lose federal funding.

Research

Why being forced to precisely follow a curriculum harms teachers and students

Research shows that flexibility in teaching methods and curricula allows teachers and students to participate more fully in the learning process – and even promotes a more democratic society.

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