4 Reasons to Rethink Middle School Math Acceleration Practices
Liz Peyser explains why district leaders may want to evaluate current middle school math acceleration programs.
The Pandemic Exposed the Severity of Academic Divide along Race and Class
More students are two or more grade levels below their actual grade level this fall than before the pandemic began, according to Curriculum Associates.
What New Data Reveal about Students’ Math and Reading Performance Right Now
New data on academic performance this fall show that students are not doing as well as their peers were before the pandemic.
Improving the State of Early Literacy
Kandra James, national director for content and implementation, takes a deep dive into why early literacy is so critical to long-term results.
Celebrating Student Growth with Formative Data
Lindsay Unified School District in California offers an example of how to embrace assessment to improve understanding of student progress.
A Letter from a 1st-Generation American Mom to Her Children for the School Year
Sana Shaikh, DEI program manager, pens a letter to her twins as they embark on their first day of kindergarten.
Q&A with Writer Alexandra Alessandri: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Literature & Language Arts Education
Alexandra Alessandri is an award-winning author, former associate professor of English, writer for Curriculum Associates, and poet.
How a Large District Plans for a Safe and Successful Year of Learning
Dr. Morcease Beasley, superintendent in Clayton County, GA, discusses his district’s plans for the new school year.
How to Make Sure Remote Workers Aren’t Left Out
When remote employees join your company, give them everything they need so they are empowered to do their jobs, suggests Elizabeth Orban at Curriculum . . .
PROOF POINTS: Three Reports on Student Achievement during the Pandemic
All point to bigger declines in math and widening achievement gaps.
COVID-19 and Education: The Lingering Effects of Unfinished Learning
McKinsey & Co. analyzed i-Ready in-school assessment results of more than 1.6 million elementary school students across more than 40 states.
Teachers Reflect on Pandemic Instructional Success
We asked some Extraordinary Educators to share their classroom successes from this unprecedented year.