Curriculum Planning

A piece of art can provide a window into a historical time period for students.

When instruction will likely move from one setting to another—and possibly back again—flexibility is key.

Focusing on depth instead of breadth can help students understand the intricacies of regional civilizations in world history.

On March 18, 2020, Simone Kern tweeted that simply “recreating schools at home” passes up a golden opportunity to engage kids in authentic, self-directed learning.

What school will look like in the fall is still uncertain for most of the U.S., but teachers can develop flexible plans that work for distance and in-class teaching.

Students need good reading skills not just in English but in all classes. Here are some ways you can help them develop those skills.

We teachers are always looking to innovate, so, yes, it's essential that we try new things to add to our pedagogical bag of tricks. But it's important to focus on purpose and intentionality -- and not on quantity. So what really matters more than "always trying something new" is the reason behind why we do what we do.

Students gain not just social and emotional learning skills but academic ones like how to conduct and analyze research.

Decades of research show that homework has some benefits, especially for students in middle and high school—but there are risks to assigning too much.

While lesson planning this summer, educators might also take time to reflect on their core beliefs about learning and teaching.

Classroom activities and resources for developing a vital character trait.

How to go about developing a curriculum that takes into account both your students’ abilities and the initiatives of your building and district.

Starting the year by creating a strong community and tapping into the target culture is a good strategy no matter where students are learning.

One teacher offers a guide to help students compare the freedoms lost in dystopian novels with the freedoms secured by the Bill of Rights.

With this collection of resources, you can teach your students to code—even if you’re still learning yourself.