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College and career readiness

How wide is ‘rigor gap’ in Florida math and ELA?

Analysis identifies substantial “rigor gap” between grades Florida high school students earn and their mastery of math and English Language Arts content.

The power of a promise and student support, 32 years later

A study from the National Urban League and Merrill Lynch looking back at a cohort of urban children in the 1980s shows how impactful encouragement can be.

Teaching in a crisis: Finding solutions during a pandemic

Six teachers discuss how they are creatively managing different types of instruction, and how policymakers and stakeholders can help.

The importance of supporting students’ connection to curiosity

Without encouragement and support, students will often stop questioning, inquiring, exploring, and will lose their natural sense of wonder about the world around them.

Teaching in a crisis: Life on the front lines and on video screens

Six educators share their thoughts on the fear of COVID-19, the connections with students and parents and the staffing shortages in schools.

As COVID cases spike among children, concerns rise

Though hospitalizations and deaths are very low, the American Academy of Pediatrics notes the effects the pandemic is having on education and mental health.
Tue Nov 24th, 2020

Teaching in a crisis: Educators discuss morale amid COVID-19

Six teachers across the country reflect on instruction, time management and learning in 2020.
Tue Nov 24th, 2020

The 17 cities with big gaps in charter, public student funding

A study from the University of Arkansas shows the disparities between the charter and public school groups, in some cases as much as a $16,000 difference between pupils.
Fri Nov 20th, 2020

Here are the 5 soft skills employers demand most

A new report confirms what many K-12 and college educators have been saying in recent years: Soft skills are critically important to employers across the workforce.
Fri Nov 20th, 2020

Academic esports: NASEF becoming part of new nonprofit WWSEF

With its growth under the Samueli Foundation complete, the North America Scholastic Esports Federation moves into a new chapter as it continues its path of providing gaming and education to kids.
Wed Nov 18th, 2020

Librarians leading the way with innovation, support during COVID

Shannon McClintock Miller shares how this empowered group of school leaders is making a difference with students and teachers, along with some of the tools they are using.
Tue Nov 17th, 2020