Media Arts Is Vital for Students Today
Media arts has long been a part of arts education in California, right alongside more traditional disciplines such as dance and theater, but Senate Bill 1341 codifies the idea that the study of visual and performing arts also includes digital art forms such as animation, video and web design, according to EdSource. Dain Olsen, president…
How to Boost Student Literacy in the Summer and Beyond
Literacy experts say the traditional focus on reading books from a lengthy list shouldn’t be students’ sole goal when school is out, according to Chalkbeat Indiana. Instead, they say, parents should also be reinforcing other language skills that bolster literacy. By simply fostering a daily habit of reading, parents can boost their children’s literacy skills…
States Don’t Share Why Kids Are Being Kicked out of School
Every time educators suspend students from school, they must select a formal reason, according to The Hechinger Report. In Texas, they have 42 options to pick from — fighting, school-related gang violence, even arson. Despite those choices, 88 percent of suspensions in Texas last year were marked in state reports as a “violation of student…
Teaching Without Credentials: A Solution to Teacher Shortage?
The New Hampshire Senate has approved a bill allowing part-time teachers to be hired without state credentials, sparking debate over educational standards, according to Education Slice. The legislation, aimed at addressing teacher shortages, permits part-time educators working fewer than 30 hours weekly to teach without the customary State Board of Education credential, provided they pass…
25% of K-12 Teachers Say AI Tools Do More Harm than Good
As some teachers start to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their work, a majority are uncertain about or see downsides to the general use of AI tools in K-12 education, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in fall 2023. A quarter of public K-12 teachers say using AI tools in K-12…
Does Preschool Offer Long-Term Benefits?
Early childhood education yields benefits for children once they enter elementary school, but longer-term benefits are more uncertain, a recent analysis published in the journal Science confirms, according to K-12 Dive. Like the new study, previous research had concluded that center-based preschool programs gave young children an academic advantage early in their elementary school years….
How Can Schools Measure Tutoring Programs’ ROI?
When comparing and selecting tutoring programs, both the hours of extra support needed to improve student learning and the related costs should be considered, according to research from nonprofit Accelerate, as reported in K-12 Dive. “The clearer we can make it for districts to see which interventions are the best use of their precious time…
Few 3rd Graders Are Held Back, Despite Benefits
Underperforming Indiana third graders who are held back show significant progress for the next five years, a research study has found, The 74 reports. The study examined data from 2011-12 to 2016-17 and found that students who were retained in third grade scored about 18 points higher in English language arts and math in fourth…
Addressing Persistent Literacy Challenges in Secondary Education
Recent data reveals a persistent literacy crisis among middle and high school students in the U.S., with nearly three in 10 8th graders lacking basic mastery in reading, according to Education Slice. A RAND report states that secondary English/language arts teachers frequently find themselves teaching foundational reading skills typically taught in earlier education levels. This…
Iowa Law Requires Personalized Teaching Plans to Boost K-6 Literacy
Iowa’s test scores from the 2022-23 school year show 66% of 3rd graders are proficient in English Language Arts, including literacy. But for students from low-income families and students with disabilities, those percentages are much lower at 51% and 25%, respectively, according to K-12 Dive. Lagging literacy rates gained traction nationally after scores from the…
