How one school is making changes to combat pandemic losses in math and reading
While nationwide scores are still below pre-pandemic levels, some local districts are seeing improvements in math and reading ...
Alabama students are improving in math, reading. What’s next?
Alabama saw record-breaking gains on the Nation’s Report Card this year, but state leaders say more targeted efforts – and more money – are needed to sustain recent progress. “Even though we’re seeing ...
Institute of Education Sciences
The nonpartisan arm of the Education Department supports research and shares data on student progress. It identifies what ...
Most US kids aren’t gaining fast enough in reading and math. Some schools are different.
An analysis of state and national assessment test scores finds a few bright spots, along with evidence that interventions ...
The Columbian12h
Most US kids aren’t gaining fast enough in reading and math. These schools are different
But a new analysis of state and national test scores shows the average student remains half a grade level behind pre-pandemic achievement in both reading and math. In reading, especially, students are ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution14h
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.
WA students lag in reading and math, but some districts gain ground
Schools across Washington state are still struggling to get student test scores back to pre-pandemic levels, new national data shows.
The Royal Gazette1d
Schools abuzz as spelling bee final draws near
Three students have been crowned top spellers in the first round of the Bermuda Spelling Bee ahead of the finals next month.
Education Week1d
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 ...
New Jersey Hills1d
West Essex Middle School places second at Essex County forensics competition
NORTH CALDWELL - West Essex Middle School placed second in the varsity division at the Tuesday, Jan. 14, Essex County Gifted ...
The Hechinger Report1d
The buzz around teaching facts to boost reading is bigger than the evidence for it
People with more knowledge tend to be better readers. That’s not proof that increasing knowledge improves reading. It could be that higher achieving kids like learning about the world and enjoy ...