Researcher urges broader action to reduce school absenteeism, sharper focus on targeted catch-up efforts
For the latest report from the Education Recovery Scorecard, co-authored by Harvard's Thomas Kane and released Tuesday, researchers compared academic recovery in math and reading for individual school ...
University of Delaware12h
Stellar recognition for UD’s Matthaeus
William Matthaeus, the Martin A. Pomerantz Chair of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, has won UD’s highest faculty honor — the Francis Alison Award — in recognition of his ...
GOP bill to slash public education requirements in N.H. draws strong opposition
More than 30,000 Granite Staters said they opposed the measure, which proposes eliminating requirements for arts, music, ...
Most US kids aren't gaining fast enough in reading and math. These schools are different
The average American student remains half a grade level behind pre-pandemic levels of achievement in both reading and math ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d
Atlanta tops the nation with major 4th grade reading gains. This program could be why
Fourth graders in Atlanta Public Schools made significant progress in national math and reading tests. Now the district will expand its reading program to middle schools.
WGBH1d
A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them
New research drills down on poor student achievement and notes some school districts that are beating the odds.
NC schools still lag in math, reading after pandemic, but they outpace the nation
North Carolina's public schools are outpacing most of the nation in elementary and middle school math, a new national study ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d
As fourth grade scores rise, Atlanta Public Schools prioritizes literacy
Fourth graders in Atlanta Public Schools made significant progress in national math and reading tests. Now the district will expand its reading program to middle schools.
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Williamsport Sun-Gazette1dOpinion
What other newspapers are saying: Keep focus on math, reading
Last week, at least one expert was disappointed by Ohio’s performance in the National Assessment of Educational Progress report card. Aaron Churchill, Ohio research director for the Thomas B. Fordham ...
America’s kids are still behind in reading and math. These schools are defying the trend.
The average American student remains half a grade level behind pre-pandemic levels of achievement in both reading and math.
Education Week2d
Don’t Blame ‘Science of Reading’ for Low Scores
We need better teacher training, the right materials, and engaging literacy-rich programs for schools, writes Angélica ...
Chalkbeat2d
The science of reading could inspire Indiana to change math instruction. But how?
A bill to change math instruction in the same vein as the science of reading is moving forward in the Indiana Statehouse. But ...