Substantial additional compensation for those teachers who prove most effective by the measure of student growth and for those who double as coaches for their colleagues are two methods that have been successfully implemented in one district.

Leaders in three Virginia districts will offer AP African American Studies while Asian and Black studies get a boost in New York City schools.

Challenges that build community momentum, offer differentiated options, and reward success are key to encouraging independent reading.

The correlation is simple: Students who like and understand the material will be motivated to read more. A new report shows educators exactly which books are most popular by grade range.