In 2023, roughly 1 student out of 4 was chronically absent across the school year, according to NPR. The problem is aligned with historic drops in reading and math scores nationwide. School districts have launched
Two major players in K–12 education are jointly developing new assessments that could replace “seat time” requirements and toward more accurate measures of mastery over academic content, according to The 74. The new tests, created
“Many teachers continue to work over the summer: Some teach summer school or tutor students, while others participate in professional learning and development courses to further their knowledge and skills. Many teachers use the time
Experts say year-round school could have educational benefits, but the summer break, standard since the late 1800s, makes it a tough sell, according to The Hill. Only 3 percent of public schools in the U.S.
Only 32% of U.S. educators said climate action, as well as clean water and sanitation, are dedicated parts of their curriculum, according to the Smithsonian-Gallup poll, reported in K-12 Dive. 31% cited clean energy and
School choice is expanding and education is getting ever-more politicized but do K-12 leaders have the branding and marketing skills to cope? If you’re trying to tackle public relations, listen to guests on District Administration’s “Talking
“Are you a new teacher? If you can, teach summer school,” writes Kati Begen, a high school biology teacher, doctoral candidate and author of “Thriving During Your First Year of Teaching,” in EdSource. “Summer school
When and how students can use AI appropriately is one of the major questions of the day, according to eSchool News. It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool
The ongoing debate among educators about the efficacy of “tough love” in grading has resurfaced, highlighting varied opinions on its role in enhancing student performance on standardized tests, according to Education Slice. This discussion was
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