Most Adults and Teens Say Schools Are Not up to the Task
Adults and adolescents in the United States say schools are not up to the task of preparing children for a successful future, concludes a new report from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization that studies the impact of technology on youth, according to Education Week. More than half of adults (58 percent)…
Innovative Practices for Phonics Training
Teachers at P.S. 84 said their own experiences with phonics training have been mixed, according to Chalkbeat Detroit. “We have been through many different [phonics] programs, so it was a little bit all over the place,” said Johana Talbot, a first grade teacher who said she appreciated the training program at Gaynor. (The principal of…
A Day in the Life of Today’s Teacher
Keep the kids calm during a lockdown. See a student’s face light up as they grasp a concept. Redirect antsy students back to their classwork. Have a spontaneous chuckle at a student’s quippy comment. Resolve a conflict between two quarreling students. Pivot teaching strategies—from lecture to discussion to guided practice. Work well beyond contract hours….
What Math Knowledge Do High Schoolers Really Need?
California has been at the center of a heated debate over what math knowledge students really need to succeed in college and careers, according to Education Slice. With math scores falling nationwide, some educators have argued that the standard algebra-intensive math pathway needs a revamp, both to engage more students and to help them develop…
On-the-Job Training Preferred by Many Students
A new study has found more than 80 percent of high schoolers value on-the-job training over other postsecondary options, including a four-year degree — evidence of students’ interest in immediate employment and disdain for a college education, according to The 74. The study, commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, surveyed more than 1,700…
Leaving the Classroom: Teachers Face Financial Struggles
A new study reveals that many teachers who leave the classroom for better pay end up taking a salary hit, according to Education Slice. According to the study, the majority of teachers who left a large urban district earned less than they did before leaving, and one in five ended up unemployed. The study also…
Science Test Added to California’s School Dashboard
The State Board of Education is moving forward with plans to add the state’s science assessment to the California School Dashboard, making it a new piece of the statewide school accountability system, according to EdSource. Students first took the online science test in 2019, before Covid forced an interruption of testing in 2020. Starting in…
Indiana Seeks to Make Work Skills a Priority
Citing research from Georgetown University showing almost all new jobs require more than a high school diploma, such as internships, apprenticeships and career credentials, the Indiana state legislature ordered Indianapolis education officials to rethink the mission of high schools, according to The 74. Current graduation requirements will be dismissed next year and new ones calling…
Teacher Hiring Surge Doesn’t Meet Demand
As of last fall, K-12 teachers in the U.S. earned an average of $68,000 annually. That’s 8% less than the average wage for all workers in the country, according to an ADP analysis, as reported in USA Today. That gap is widening. In 2018, teachers made just 3% less than the average worker. The gap…
When Should Teaching Algebra Begin?
As districts rethink decisions to delay algebra until 9th grade, some stakeholders say doing so allows more time to master core math concepts, according to K-12 Dive. In San Francisco, students will once again be able to take Algebra I in 8th grade beginning in fall 2024. The district’s initial decision in 2014 to hold…
