Curriculum Matters
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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: common core, reading & literacy, mathematics, STEM, social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.
Social Studies
Meet the Youth Climate Activists Who Are Leading School Strikes
Here's what you need to know about this Friday's Youth Climate Strike, and how it fits into the larger context of student activism.
Social Studies
Civics Education Bills Are on Legislative Agendas in Seven States
The number of states requiring students to take civics classes or pass citizenship exams is set to grow, as existing requirements kick in and new proposals are put on the table.
School & District Management
An Experiment in Arts Education That Paid Off
A study of Houston schools finds that an influx of arts lessons led to reductions in disciplinary infractions, increased writing achievement, and strengthened student compassion.
Standards
Science Curriculum Reviews Are Out, and Results Aren't Great
Of the six series reviewed for their quality and how well they aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, EdReports gave just one top marks.
Student Achievement
How Five District Leaders Reshaped Their Schools' Curricula
Five of the nine district-level educators named as Leaders to Learn From this year were singled out for their work in rethinking what's taught in schools.
Assessment
An Educators' Glossary for Performance Assessment
Share our new video, which succinctly explains what these complex terms mean.
Social Studies
Mounting Evidence Points to Surge in Young Voters
New data from a Tufts University center show increases in youth voter turnout rates in 17 states.
Reading & Literacy
For Valentine's Day, Enjoy Student Podcasts About Love
Teachers asked students to create podcasts about love and what they loved about themselves. Here's what they created.
Standards
Is Homework Valuable or Not? Try Looking at Quality Instead
Although homework does tend to align to standards, a lot of it is busywork, rather than requiring students to use higher-order thinking skills.
College & Workforce Readiness
3 Takeaways From the 2018 AP Results and a Heads Up: Register Early Next Year
AP test-taking hit another all-time high this year, with 1.24 million students taking at least one exam. And the College Board is moving up next year's registration deadline.
Curriculum
Common Core Scrapped Under Florida Gov.'s Executive Order
The end of the standards raises a whole host of questions about what will replace them.
Social Studies
Election Results Are In for 3 States and Youth Voting Boomed
Youth voter participation surged in Florida, Oklahoma, and Nevada, according to new analyses.
Social Studies
Monday is MLK Jr. Day. In Mississippi and Alabama, It's Also Robert E. Lee Day
It's an extraordinary contrast at a moment when civic institutions, including schools, are rethinking how the Confederacy and slavery are portrayed in history.
Assessment
Big Things You Need to Know Now About the PARCC and Smarter Balanced Tests
A lot has changed with the PARCC and Smarter Balanced tests since they were first launched in 2015. Here's what you need to know to stay current.