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How to find language learning opportunities for students

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There has been a steady decline in language learning in schools. According to the Pew Research Center , only one in five K-12 students in the United States now learns another language, and just 10 states and the District of Columbia make world language learning a requirement for graduating from high school.

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The clock is ticking: Why standardized schedules don’t work for learning

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But we often ignore one fundamental truth: Learning takes time, and the time needed is different for every student. Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. The result? Its absurd.

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6 ways to optimize your school’s SEL curriculum

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When I became principal of Brookwood Elementary School five years ago, I came with a deep understanding of the value of social-emotional learning (SEL) for K-5 students. I didn’t have to convince them that they had a great SEL curriculum in place because they had already adopted it and were using it.

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Using comics across the curriculum

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Comics are a fantastic tool for inspiring student engagement, leveling the playing field so students can demonstrate their learning even if they aren’t great writers, and scaffolding intimidating projects. Why comics? The most obvious reason to have students create comics in class is because they’re fun.

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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

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When I was in the classroom, I quickly learned that students are feeling this eco-anxiety whether were talking about climate change or not. My goal became connecting students to nature through their passions and connecting teachers standards-driven curriculum to nature through environmental literacy.

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Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

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But what if we reimagined attendance not just as a policy to enforce, but as an essential part of the curriculum for both students and parents? Here’s why we should consider attendance as part of the curriculum. By treating attendance as a curriculum topic, we open up new avenues for engagement and learning.

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An OER curriculum brings my students’ lives into our classroom

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In fact, some of the most powerful learning in my middle school science classroom has happened when I’ve pretended to NOT know the “right answer.” Teaching in this way requires a good deal of flexibility—including in your curriculum. It’s also transformed the way my students relate to and take ownership for their learning.