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Master task analysis with clear definitions, types, and real examples. A strategic guide for Instructional Designers to improve learning outcomes and performance. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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Q: “It is evident that our traditional school day model doesn’t work for some of our students. I’m looking for a way to use our resources while rethinking how we spend our time to ensure that all students are excited to come to high school…

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This article was originally published in The Texas Tribune. The Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval Friday to a mandatory list of books that all public schools will teach starting in 2030, paring down an earlier…

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A push for Bible instruction may become the next wave of curriculum policies sweeping through the nation, as more states consider such legislation.

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Immersive learning makes corporate training more engaging, practical, and relevant to real work. Explore what immersive learning is, its key strategies, benefits, use cases, and how enterprises can deliver it effectively at scale. This…

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The agency is showing an increased interest in allocating resources to career and workforce readiness, educator training, literacy and artificial intelligence.

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Explore how competency-based training and microlearning work together to improve member performance. Includes real examples, frameworks, and tracking tools. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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At John Barry Elementary School, the veteran third-grade teaching team laughed and cried when they talked about their long journey together. It started 12 years ago when Emily Angiletta, Stephanie Timek and Emily Silluzio were first time…

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A student writes notes for his AP Physics class at Jackson-Reed High School in Washington, D.C. In his recent Education Next article , Paul Peterson claims that Advanced Placement (AP) Exams are being “dumbed down.” He even goes so far as…

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Cognitive Dissonance is the psychological discomfort that occurs when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes at the same time.

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The tide has turned on reading instruction. Nearly all states have passed “science of reading” laws, and most researchers and educators now agree students need to learn letters and sounds explicitly and systematically to become proficient…

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Q: “My rubric isn’t working. I’ve done all of the things I thought I was supposed to, but it isn’t helping students grow, and it isn’t specific enough for them to use for self or peer assessment. Please help.” – signed, a struggling high…

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Todd Brekhus on unifying data, AI, and curriculum to help teachers act on insights in real time. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero A longtime leader at the intersection of data, literacy, and personalized learning, Todd Brekhus has helped shape…

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In our latest reader survey you let us know that you’d like more content on the topic of curriculum implementation. We’ve been hard at work having a look at this in the first few months of 2026, and in this episode of Teacher Staffroom, we…

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One underlying assumption of a curriculum is that it's comprised of knowledge and skills that are both knowable and worth knowing.

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Q: “How can I help parents understand my nontraditional grading and assessment practices? I’m getting so much pushback this year that I’m considering going back to the old way because it feels like it might be easier. Can you please help?…

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Where does AI meaningfully fit into curriculum and assessment?

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Q: “How do I delegate effectively when my staff is already overwhelmed and I feel guilty adding to their plates?” A: If you’re a building leader who believes in shared leadership but still feels a knot of guilt every time you ask someone…

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Q: “How can a curriculum leader who works at the district level ensure initiative consistency and coherence across schools when there isn’t clarity about how they are being implemented in different schools or are being implemented…

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Q: “How can a curriculum leader who works at the district level ensure initiative consistency and coherence across schools when there isn’t clarity about how they are being implemented in different schools or are being implemented…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Did you know that 95% of students can learn to read by the end of first grade—yet many teachers feel unprepared to…

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Key points: As literacy skills improved, so did cross-curricular performance Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading Scaling structured literacy with implementation science For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative…

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High-quality instructional materials alone won’t fuel achievement gains. What else is needed? At a Glance Too often, high-quality instructional materials don’t live up to their potential because teachers are not able to implement them with…

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The Active Playful Learning Consortium supports teachers to build a toolkit of play-based learning practices to incorporate into their instruction. At a Glance More states are mandating the use of play-based learning in schools, but…

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Introverted students and educators can flourish if schools make space for them. At a Glance Schools often favor extroverted traits, marginalizing introverted students and educators, who need quiet and time to reflect. Introverts tend to…

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Teachers find ways to subvert requirements when they’re asked to teach in ways that don’t align with their professional judgment. At a Glance Teachers have reacted in a variety of ways to requirements that they follow curriculums that go…

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What reforms do teachers believe will be most effective in helping them manage their time? At a Glance Policy makers have proposed reforms to help save educators’ time, yet teachers rarely have a voice in which reforms are most effective.…

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As a professional mechanical engineer, Badri Ratnam was inspired when MIT started offering massive open online courses (MOOCs) in engineering and science in 2012. He wondered if he was up to the challenge of solving problem sets and…

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Leslie “Les” Perelman, an influential figure in college writing assessment; a champion of writing instruction across all subject matters for over three decades at MIT; and a former MIT associate dean for undergraduate education, died on…

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Key points: The winning equation is English proficiency plus biliteracy Beyond translations: Effective scaffolds to support ELLs Virtual art meets language learning: A tech-enhanced ESL experience For more news on multilingual learners,…

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In class 21T.100 (Theater Arts Production), students are invited to join MIT Theater Arts faculty and staff in the development of a fully-staged production for an audience. Participants collaborate as performers, designers, writers,…

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Key points: When students understand the logic behind the code, reading stops feeling random What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026 5 high-frequency and irregular word strategies rooted in the Science of Reading For more news…

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Key points: The way we understand language and literacy development has matured Solving the staffing crisis is key to the Science of Reading movement 5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers For more news on literacy,…

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In classrooms across the country, children are showing progress in reading, yet many students cannot tell you what those words mean, why they matter or how the text connects to their lives. My first grade multilingual learner asked for…

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Key points: Aligning curriculum with career exposure is critical for students’ futures How CTE inspires long and fulfilling careers More teens are using summer for college and career prep For more news on career pathways, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Cognitive training can reinforce student focus and attention Remote psychoeducational testing: What school leaders need to know Breaking the bell curve: Creating more pathways so every kid gets a big win For more news on…

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Editor’s note : This piece originally ran on the Clayton Christensen Institute’s blog and is republished here with permission. Picture someone sitting at a kitchen table after the kids are finally in bed, laptop open, half-drunk mug of…

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Key points: Students thrive when their learning has purpose and connection Resources to encourage students’ civic engagement Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroom For more news on curriculum, visit eSN’s Innovative…

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A little girl stared at a list of test questions in her science class, unable to answer the majority. Resigned, she wrote at the top, “I failed badly” — although she misspelled it, instead writing, “I felled bedly.” She was not in an…

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Key points: Data should be pervasive, transparent, and accessible in near real-time Real talk: What it really takes to lead successful grading reform Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing For more news on data…

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Key points: Data should be pervasive, transparent, and accessible in near real-time Real talk: What it really takes to lead successful grading reform Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing For more news on data…

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Accessible artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help educators streamline course development, integrate evidence-based teaching strategies, and optimize workflows for more efficient, individualized instruction.

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Key points: Bringing teachers in as partners is essential to success Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroom Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation For more on standards-based…

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Lerner Publishing Group, a leading publisher of K-12 educational materials, is proud to announce the launch of Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s groundbreaking Genius and Joy curriculum in Summer 2026. This new, all-in-one supplemental…

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Lerner Publishing Group, a leading publisher of K-12 educational materials, is proud to announce the launch of Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s groundbreaking Genius and Joy curriculum in Summer 2026. This new, all-in-one supplemental…

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Greenville, Wis – December 8, 2025 – School Specialty ® , a leading provider of learning environments, supplies and science curriculum to the preK-12 education market, today announced the acquisition of Nasco Education U.S. , a trusted…

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Key points: A lack of continuity disrupts the 3-5 years it takes for an initiative to take hold Scaling structured literacy with implementation science Strengthening middle school literacy: What educators need to know For more news on…

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When districts adopt evidence-based practices like Structured Literacy, it’s often with a surge of excitement and momentum. Yet the real challenge lies not in the initial adoption, but in sustaining and scaling these practices to create…

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Ernest Opoku knew he wanted to become a scientist when he was a little boy. But his school in Dadease, a small town in Ghana, offered no elective science courses — so Opoku created one for himself. Even though they had neither a dedicated…

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Iowa City, Iowa and Dallas, Texas (November 12, 2025) – ACT, a leader in college and career readiness assessment, and Texas Instruments Education Technology (TI), a division of the global semiconductor company, today announced a…

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Key points: New media has the potential to transform how people teach Tools and ideas to engage students in career-connected learning Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools For more on homeschooling and podcasts,…

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Key points: Supportive, well-designed classrooms set educators and students up for success 6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces How we designed a space where students connect, collaborate, and flourish For more news on…

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . About one in four teachers say their schools don’t give students zeroes. And nearly all of them hate it. The collection of practices…

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Key points: It begins with embracing ‘organized chaos’ in the classroom How I came to love phenomena-based science instruction Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation For more news on the NGSS, visit…

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Listen to the interview with Shane Safir, Marlo Bagsik, Crystal Watson, and Sawsan Jaber ( transcript ): Sponsored by Listenwise and Solution Tree In our efforts to improve school , especially in the United States, student voice has really…

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Key points: Software alone won’t move the needle–teachers must be part of the equation 5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers How we’re rebuilding literacy–and confidence–in our high school For more news on…

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Key points: Supplementing curriculum enables teachers to reach every student Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation For more news on how to…

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Key points: Teachers want stronger support, multilingual resources, and parent training 5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers How we’re rebuilding literacy–and confidence–in our high school For more news on the…

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Key points: Teaching assistants can have a positive impact on student achievement Opportunities in failing: Why K-12 education needs more productive struggle How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area For more news on…

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The session will argue that whether they are providing support or challenge, senior leaders need to listen carefully to subject discourse. Leading a subject team in curriculum design, implementation and review is a weighty intellectual and…