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The New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Education

Can Colleges Do Without Deadlines?

Motivational conflict significantly affects students' ability to balance social activities and academic responsibilities, impacting their mental health and performance. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Education

Netherlands: Nationwide ban on phones in schools underway DW 09/02/2024

The Netherlands enforces a nationwide ban on smart devices in primary and secondary schools to enhance student concentration and performance. [ more ]
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Harvard Gazette
3 weeks ago
Education

Your kid can't name three branches of government? He's not alone. - Harvard Gazette

American students' history and civics scores are declining, reflecting lower civic engagement and understanding among both students and adults. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
1 month ago
Education

NYC families receive individual state test scores

NYC families can now access individual test scores from state exams, with citywide data pending release. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

Exclusive | NYC official reveals plunging math scores at schools using new DOE curriculum: 'Decline across the city'

The Algebra 1 Regents exam scores fell by 14 percentage points due to the controversial Illustrative Mathematics curriculum. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI math tutors are no substitute for human teachers, study finds

Generative AI may hinder real test performance among students despite improving practice problem-solving skills. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Data science

Opinion: How California's math wars' are hurting Black and Latino students

Debates on substituting data science for Algebra 2 in California's high school curricula provoke strong arguments and concerns. [ more ]
Futurism
5 months ago
Education

ChatGPT Use Linked to Memory Loss, Procrastination in Students

Use of ChatGPT linked to memory loss and decreased grades in students
Heavy academic workload and time pressure increase reliance on ChatGPT leading to negative impacts on students' performance [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
3 weeks ago
Education

Your kid can't name three branches of government? He's not alone. - Harvard Gazette

American students' history and civics scores are declining, reflecting lower civic engagement and understanding among both students and adults. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
1 month ago
Education

NYC families receive individual state test scores

NYC families can now access individual test scores from state exams, with citywide data pending release. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

Exclusive | NYC official reveals plunging math scores at schools using new DOE curriculum: 'Decline across the city'

The Algebra 1 Regents exam scores fell by 14 percentage points due to the controversial Illustrative Mathematics curriculum. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI math tutors are no substitute for human teachers, study finds

Generative AI may hinder real test performance among students despite improving practice problem-solving skills. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Data science

Opinion: How California's math wars' are hurting Black and Latino students

Debates on substituting data science for Algebra 2 in California's high school curricula provoke strong arguments and concerns. [ more ]
Futurism
5 months ago
Education

ChatGPT Use Linked to Memory Loss, Procrastination in Students

Use of ChatGPT linked to memory loss and decreased grades in students
Heavy academic workload and time pressure increase reliance on ChatGPT leading to negative impacts on students' performance [ more ]
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New York Post
3 weeks ago
Education

Exclusive | Some NYC schools spending massive amounts on per-pupil budgets - but show dismal results

Exorbitant school spending doesn't correlate with improved student performance, with many schools showing poor results despite high budgets. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago
Education

City's math scores improve slightly; reading dips reflect transition to new curricula

NYC Public Schools recorded improvements in math scores for 2023-24, but faced a decline in English Language Arts proficiency. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Education

Exclusive | Some NYC schools spending massive amounts on per-pupil budgets - but show dismal results

Exorbitant school spending doesn't correlate with improved student performance, with many schools showing poor results despite high budgets. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago
Education

City's math scores improve slightly; reading dips reflect transition to new curricula

NYC Public Schools recorded improvements in math scores for 2023-24, but faced a decline in English Language Arts proficiency. [ more ]
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#nyc-education
www.amny.com
4 weeks ago
Education

NYC test scores: Math grades edging upward, but reading struggles

NYC public schools show mixed test results, with math scores improving while reading proficiency is declining. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

NYC's new math curriculum doesn't seem to add up

The NYC Solves curriculum aimed to improve math scores but has faced challenges including reduced pass rates and inadequate teacher training. [ more ]
www.amny.com
4 weeks ago
Education

NYC test scores: Math grades edging upward, but reading struggles

NYC public schools show mixed test results, with math scores improving while reading proficiency is declining. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

NYC's new math curriculum doesn't seem to add up

The NYC Solves curriculum aimed to improve math scores but has faced challenges including reduced pass rates and inadequate teacher training. [ more ]
morenyc-education
Above the Law
1 month ago
Education

ABA Proposes New 'Minimum Learning Outcomes' To Make Sure Law Schools Are Doing Right By Their Students

The ABA is enforcing new accreditation standards to improve law school education and ensure proper learning outcomes for students. [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
Education

West Contra Costa School District Sued Over Poor Building Conditions, Teacher Vacancies | KQED

School districts face issues of facility problems and teacher vacancies, impacting student learning and performance. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
8 months ago
Education

Arizona State is making intro biology funby putting students in an alien-filled virtual world

Arizona State University has partnered with Dreamscape Immersive to offer a virtual reality biology lab experience.
The virtual reality lab has improved student performance in biology, including for historically underrepresented groups in higher education. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
9 months ago
Education

Unprecedented' decline in global literacy scores, OECD report says

Global education survey reveals unprecedented decline in academic progress due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Mathematics and reading scores suffered significant setbacks, while science scores remained relatively stable.
Concerns raised about the impact of the pandemic on student performance in both rich and poor nations. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Education

What Makes a Med School 'Woke'?

Controversy over progressive policies at UCLA raised concerns about admissions processes and performance standards in medical school. [ more ]
The74million
2 months ago
Education

NYC Bets New, Uniform High School Math Curriculum Will Boost Student Test Scores

New York City Public Schools will implement Illustrative Mathematics curriculum to improve math test scores and close the opportunity gap. [ more ]
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