How some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes: "Just makes me want to be a better person"

Kindness 101 is a program that uses the stories CBS News finds in our "On the Road" series to teach kindness and character.
Chalkbeat

Mamdani launches NYC elementary school math curriculum overhaul, following in Adams’ footsteps

The math mandate marks one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first major education initiatives outside early childhood.
Michigan Capitol Confidential

Troy schools pay consultants six figures to teach shuttered curriculum

The Troy School District paid more than $100,000 during the 2025-26 school year to consultants who teach a curriculum the ...

Indian Prairie D204 mulling curriculum changes for some middle school English Language Arts courses

The district is seeking approval from its school board for changes to its Project Arrow English Language Arts curriculum.
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Uncommon Schools Readies for Its Inaugural Pre-K Program in Camden

CAMDEN – For the first time in Uncommon Camden Prep’s twelve-year history, up to 60 students will attend a full-day preschool at Camden Prep’s Mount Ephraim Campus this fall. Camden resident Kayla ...
Seattle Times

Seattle Schools adopts new reading curriculum for K-5 students

Seattle educators will start teaching elementary students to read using the science of reading method, after the Seattle School Board unanimously approved a new English language arts curriculum this ...
Chalkbeat

She was expelled from high school. Now, she’s one of NYC’s top teachers.

Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free monthly newsletter How I Teach to get inspiration, news, and advice for — and from — educators. Fatimah Barrie knows the 30 sixth ...
Inside Higher Ed

RFK Jr. Secures Pledges From Medical Schools to Beef Up Nutrition Education

At the Trump administration’s urging, 53 medical schools are expanding their nutrition education curriculum. “Chronic disease is bankrupting our health system, and poor nutrition sits at the center of ...
The New York Times

At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building’ Is Part of the Curriculum

A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters. A fast-growing network of private ...
EdSource

Four common mistakes California districts can avoid when choosing a math curriculum

In early November, the California Department of Education released its list of approved curricula for K-12 math, giving school districts a choice that will shape student outcomes for decades to come.
The Digital Universe

BYU medical school dean details unique curriculum

Josh Jaramillo presents a slideshow about the new BYU School of Medicine curriculum. Jaramillo graduated from BYU with a degree in Latin American studies. (Ellie Haverlock) Josh Jaramillo, associate ...
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Iowa high school seniors honored with Hoover Uncommon Student Awards

Iowa high school seniors honored with Hoover Uncommon Student Awards Donald Trump's approval rating sees major shifts Cher Scores Near-Complete Victory in Royalties War, Mary Bono Vows Appeal Teens ...