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How one middle school is closing the technology achievement gap

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There’s a widening technology achievement gap for minorities, despite blacks and Hispanics having more interest in learning computer science. s first computer science middle school last year in a struggling, historically black community to help bridge the technology achievement gap. Southeast Washington, D.C.

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Understanding and mitigating academic regression from summer learning loss

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This phenomenon has garnered increasing attention from educators, researchers, and policymakers due to its substantial impact on student achievement and educational equity. Establishing structured reading routines is paramount, with research showing that reading just six books during summer can prevent a decline in reading achievement.

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Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders

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This unforeseen disruption in traditional education left many concerned about the potential impact on student achievement, particularly for the youngest learners. The digital divide exacerbated these losses, as students from disadvantaged backgrounds often faced limited access to technology and adequate support systems.

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All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

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The all-new Discovery Education Science Techbook for middle school offers a phenomena-driven curriculum that puts middle school students at the center of three-dimensional storylines to investigate the mysteries of the universe. Science Techbook for middle school can be used in either Spanish or English.

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Teachers: This change is causing dramatic gains in student achievement

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Further, what if this mindset change led to an increase in student achievement on tests? Achievement Gains x 3. In fact, he has seen achievement gains that are three times greater than what he experienced when he used to lecture. We all have access to the internet, books, and other people. The answer is a resounding YES.

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National Achievement Report Finds Varied Rates of Recovery from COVID-19 Impact

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20, 2021) — Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, today released the Winter Edition of How Kids Are Performing: Tracking the Midyear Impact of COVID-19 on Reading and Mathematics Achievement , a new report detailing the academic impacts associated with COVID-19 school disruptions.

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How we increased our graduation rate and student achievement

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To meet this challenge, we needed to address the fact that digital deserts exist within neighboring communities, and students in schools across the county may not have equitable access to modern technology at home or at school. Students in those courses and grade levels—at all schools—were given access to the technology.