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Many students decide they’re not a ‘math person’ by the end of elementary school, new study shows

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Roughly half of middle and high schoolers report losing interest in math class at least half the time, and 1 in 10 lack interest nearly all the time during class, a new study shows. The RAND study drew on data from their newly established American Youth Panel, a nationally representative survey of students ages 12-21. newsletters.

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AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention

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The future of AI in education must be a shared effort across curriculum providers, district and school leaders, and policymakers. Many AI models are built for general use and later “adapted” for education, but this retrofitting approach can introduce bias, misinformation, and misalignment with instructional goals.

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Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

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In partnership with sub-awardees WestEd and MIND Education , creators of ST Math , BCS is driving the development of real- time, data-driven insights to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our district’s strategic focus on academic achievement and evidence-based strategies.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St.

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Understanding and mitigating academic regression from summer learning loss

eSchool News

This phenomenon has garnered increasing attention from educators, researchers, and policymakers due to its substantial impact on student achievement and educational equity. Online educational platforms and apps can provide structured practice opportunities while maintaining student engagement through interactive elements.

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The unseen connection between student absenteeism and teacher burnout 

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While we often discuss how absenteeism affects students, we rarely acknowledge its devastating impact on the educators who show up every day to empty chairs. percent of educators cite “insufficient staff time for intervention execution” as a primary challenge in addressing absenteeism. ” The numbers are staggering.

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AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care

eSchool News

What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? Amid rapid AI advances, many in education are optimistic that AI will finally crack the student engagement puzzle. Yeager’s insights sharpen the developmental psychology behind that earlier articulation.