Eighth graders remain a full school year behind pre-pandemic levels in math and reading more than four years after COVID hit, according to new test results reported in The 74. Data from more than 7.7
Word problems can improve math’s relevance to students by connecting to their interests or showcasing practical applications, explains Kevin Dykema, president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and an 8th grade math teacher
For decades, disputes over how best to teach students to read have divided teachers, scholars, and policymakers: phonics or “whole language”; “balanced literacy” or “structured literacy;” how about “phonemic awareness” and “foundational skills”? Many Philadelphia
Twenty-six percent of public school leaders reported that “a lack of focus or inattention from students” had a “severe negative impact” on learning during the 2023-24 school year, according to new National Center for Education
A recent national survey by Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) reports that less than 20% of parents are aware of all the mental health resources and services that schools provide to support children’s mental health
More than half of teens and young adults use apps for mental health information and support, according to a recent Common Sense report, as reported in Education Week.The report found almost two-thirds (65 percent) of
An essential part of addressing chronic absenteeism is creating an inclusive school experience for students with disabilities, writes Dr. Kara Stern, director of education and engagement at SchoolStatus, providing K-12 data-driven solutions addressing communication and attendance,
A pair of clean pants and a shirt is such a struggle that it has become one of the main contributors to chronic absenteeism at 112th St. S.T.E.A.M. Academy in Watts, CA says Principle Jose
Since the November 2022 launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, an expanding cast of AI tutors and helpers have entered the learning landscape, according to The Hechinger Report. Most of these tools are chatbots that can generate
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