Earlier this year the Legislature passed the Read Act. The new law seeks to undo the legacy of Minnesota’s vast reading gap by requiring schools to teach reading in new ways. The act gives $70 million to schools to pay for training and curriculum from a menu of approved options. In a state that has traditionally left curriculum choices to individual districts, the law is unprecedented.
Now at least 16 of the 20 largest U.S. public school districts are offering online therapy sessions to reach millions of students, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. In those districts alone, schools have signed provider contracts worth more than $70 million.
Across the country, the average graduation rate was about 79% for the 2021-22 school year, according to data released last week by U.S. News. How does your state measure up?
Lincoln County R-III Superintendent Mark Penny will soon close out his 16 years as a superintendent, 13 of which were with his current post. He shared with District Administration the highlights of his career and what he looks forward to next.
About 70 years after Louisville was chartered as a city and about 20 years before the first Kentucky Derby was held, a four-room schoolhouse was built in western Louisville. It still welcomes students each morning.
Schools across Texas use a wide variety of learning materials, which triggered concerns about quality among lawmakers. They worried that many lessons don’t meet state standards, which means students could be leaving school inadequately prepared for college and the workforce.
The United States isn't the only country that's lagging behind in civics education, a new analysis suggests. Globally, students—particularly 8th graders—don't have a frim grasp on the topic.
Our teachers are more confident and our students are more engaged as they are seeing themselves as readers and writers. The non-negotiables are constant professional development, materials/resources, coaching, modeling and a high expectation of fidelity.
