High schoolers' experiences are reflected in two key points made in a new research paper. Adolescents value a student's versatility, engaging in and enjoying everything from their studies to sports. But academic anxiety is on the rise because students feel so much pressure to do so much with their time.
Pursuing any major in STEM is competitive, and gaining acceptance to a top college requires more than just high test scores and AP classes. In the eyes of most prestigious universities, summer research programs are not limited to the medical field but extend into the realm of coding, engineering design or software development.
Lexia Learning and MetaMetrics announced the addition of Lexile measures for all students who have completed the Lexia RAPID Assessment (RAPID). Lexile reader measures are now available via the class table and the district and school exports in the myLexia data reporting platform for educators.
The Idaho State Department of Education has approved IXL Learning's IXL Language Arts for use in K5 classrooms statewide. This adoption makes it easier for Idaho schools to implement IXL's platform to help learners at all levels make strides in literacy.
Having taxpayer-funded Bible literacy classes in schools is unconstitutional. If public schools adopt religious education curricula, they must implement a program which is diverse in schools of thought beyond those that use the Bible for teaching.
EdTechTeam's Dynamic Learning Project, developed with support from Google and Digital Promise, helps school systems build and strengthen instructional coaching programs. The program addresses issues of technology use, equity and career readiness in schools through a challenge-based model.
A proposed bill in Arkansas would add an amendment that would reduce National School Lunch state categorical funding if a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school falls below a certain threshold for reading readiness.
It's past time districts introduce accountability goals that address the source of our educational problems: segregation. Housing segregation undoubtedly makes it difficult to create integrated schools. While it's harder to change neighborhoods than to change schools, we can make sure schools don't replicate our segregated lifestyles. Diverse cities like New York offer an opportunity to create diverse schools.
VizZle has launched a beta version of a new digital curriculum solution for K-12 special education programs in Texas. The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) aligned curriculum which contains instructional field guides that include essence statements and student expectations was created by coordinators at Lubbock ISD. Paired with VizZle's vertical alignment functionality, interactive lessons […]
The majority of countries begin foreign language education around age six and introduce a second language in later school years. If the United States is to remain a competitor in education and in international business, it is crucial to start language education early.
