Smartphones in classrooms: Are they truly a hindrance, or can they help students learn?Broward County banned cellphones in schools, while neighboring districts adopt varied approaches, but studies show guided use can enhance learning.
New Study: Teachers Say Parental Engagement Makes or Breaks Student PerformanceParental involvement is crucial for improving student academic performance post-pandemic.
New test score labels seek positivity, ditching the term 'standard not met' for 'below basic'California is revising labels for student performance in standardized tests to reduce confusion and improve motivation.
Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to KnowDeep cuts to the Department of Education will severely impact educational assessments and school improvement efforts.
Student test score descriptions get a makeover: Advanced, Proficient, Developing, MinimalThe State Board of Education has introduced new labels for student performance on state tests to foster a more positive description of lower scores.
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.
Smartphones in classrooms: Are they truly a hindrance, or can they help students learn?Broward County banned cellphones in schools, while neighboring districts adopt varied approaches, but studies show guided use can enhance learning.
New Study: Teachers Say Parental Engagement Makes or Breaks Student PerformanceParental involvement is crucial for improving student academic performance post-pandemic.
New test score labels seek positivity, ditching the term 'standard not met' for 'below basic'California is revising labels for student performance in standardized tests to reduce confusion and improve motivation.
Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to KnowDeep cuts to the Department of Education will severely impact educational assessments and school improvement efforts.
Student test score descriptions get a makeover: Advanced, Proficient, Developing, MinimalThe State Board of Education has introduced new labels for student performance on state tests to foster a more positive description of lower scores.
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.
Top 10 LMS Trends For Academic LearningLearning Management Systems are evolving with analytics to provide students and educators with tools for better performance tracking and data-driven decision making.
Exclusive | Some NYC schools spending massive amounts on per-pupil budgets - but show dismal resultsExorbitant school spending doesn't correlate with improved student performance, with many schools showing poor results despite high budgets.
How lavish benefits pushed by NY teachers' unions ramped up school spending - to highest in nation at $36K per kid: reportsNew York's high spending on education hasn't resulted in proportional student performance improvements, raising concerns about budget effectiveness.
Exclusive | Some NYC schools spending massive amounts on per-pupil budgets - but show dismal resultsExorbitant school spending doesn't correlate with improved student performance, with many schools showing poor results despite high budgets.
How lavish benefits pushed by NY teachers' unions ramped up school spending - to highest in nation at $36K per kid: reportsNew York's high spending on education hasn't resulted in proportional student performance improvements, raising concerns about budget effectiveness.
America's Best School District Graduates 96% of Its Students Every YearConfidence in America's public education system is at an all-time low, with only 29% of adults expressing strong trust.
West Contra Costa School District Sued Over Poor Building Conditions, Teacher Vacancies | KQEDSchool districts face issues of facility problems and teacher vacancies, impacting student learning and performance.
America's Best School District Graduates 96% of Its Students Every YearConfidence in America's public education system is at an all-time low, with only 29% of adults expressing strong trust.
West Contra Costa School District Sued Over Poor Building Conditions, Teacher Vacancies | KQEDSchool districts face issues of facility problems and teacher vacancies, impacting student learning and performance.
People Are Calling Out "Normal" Things From 2024 That Were Unthinkable In 2014Accessibility of AI raises concerns about homework authenticity.
How race and gender impact math teachers' perceptions of student performanceTeachers often attribute girls' math success to innate ability, while boys' success is seen as influenced by societal expectations.
NYC test scores: Math grades edging upward, but reading strugglesNYC public schools show mixed test results, with math scores improving while reading proficiency is declining.
California English and math test scores rise for first time since the pandemic, but still show pandemic learning lossCalifornia students show slight gains in standardized testing, but scores remain below pre-pandemic levels, highlighting ongoing concerns about learning loss.
NYC test scores: Math grades edging upward, but reading strugglesNYC public schools show mixed test results, with math scores improving while reading proficiency is declining.
California English and math test scores rise for first time since the pandemic, but still show pandemic learning lossCalifornia students show slight gains in standardized testing, but scores remain below pre-pandemic levels, highlighting ongoing concerns about learning loss.
MCAS results: Students have not bounced back academically since pandemicPandemic-related learning loss continues to significantly impact student performance in Massachusetts, as reflected in recent MCAS test results.
Can Colleges Do Without Deadlines?Motivational conflict significantly affects students' ability to balance social activities and academic responsibilities, impacting their mental health and performance.
City's math scores improve slightly; reading dips reflect transition to new curriculaNYC Public Schools recorded improvements in math scores for 2023-24, but faced a decline in English Language Arts proficiency.
NYC's new math curriculum doesn't seem to add upThe NYC Solves curriculum aimed to improve math scores but has faced challenges including reduced pass rates and inadequate teacher training.
ABA Proposes New 'Minimum Learning Outcomes' To Make Sure Law Schools Are Doing Right By Their StudentsThe ABA is enforcing new accreditation standards to improve law school education and ensure proper learning outcomes for students.
What Makes a Med School 'Woke'?Controversy over progressive policies at UCLA raised concerns about admissions processes and performance standards in medical school.
NYC Bets New, Uniform High School Math Curriculum Will Boost Student Test ScoresNew York City Public Schools will implement Illustrative Mathematics curriculum to improve math test scores and close the opportunity gap.