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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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