Curriculum Planning
Looking for ways to develop dynamic, compelling, and standards-based course content and activities? This is the place to start.
Creating Opportunities for Project-Based Learning in Math
Rigorous PBL units in middle and high school math answer the age-old student question: “When am I ever going to need this?”242
Climate Justice Projects Combine Science and Citizenship
Schools and districts can help students make connections between course content, environmental issues, and public policy.131
How to Promote Strong Writing Skills in Social Studies
Learning how to write well is essential for effective communication, and students benefit from getting a lot of practice in classes beyond English.502
Why Learning at Home Should Be More Self-Directed—and Less Structured
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.31.1k
Rethinking Homework for This Year—and Beyond
A schoolwide effort to reduce homework has led to a renewed focus on ensuring that all work assigned really aids students’ learning.5.4k
How to Plan When You Don’t Know What to Plan For
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.11.8k
4 Black Philosophers to Teach Year-Round
Weaving philosophy lessons into your curriculum can tease out bigger questions about identity, human rights, and artistic expression.1.8k
6 Techniques for Building Reading Skills—in Any Subject
Students need good reading skills not just in English but in all classes. Here are some ways you can help them develop those skills.51.1k
Connecting Content to Students’ Lives to Boost Engagement
To effectively collaborate and problem-solve, students need to develop a greater understanding of themselves and others.653
Science Lessons That Tap Into Student Curiosity About COVID-19
Teaching about coronavirus can make learning more relevant while helping students cope with feelings of uncertainty and instability.435
5 Highly Effective Teaching Practices
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.53k
7 Books That Give Students an Inclusive Look at United States History
These books explore history from the perspective of marginalized groups such as BIPOC and members of the LGBTQ community.2.4k
Weaving Social Justice Into Science Instruction
Shedding light on inequity in science fields bolsters students’ critical thinking skills and sense of self-efficacy in science. A free curriculum helps teachers get started.1.9k
Providing Deeper Context in Lessons on Indigenous Peoples
Teachers planning lessons on Native Americans can paint a fuller and more accurate picture with carefully curated resources.3k
What’s the Right Amount of Homework?
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.21.9k