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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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Those and other findings published Tuesday from the research corporation RAND highlight several ongoing challenges for instruction in math, where nationwide student achievement has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels and the gap between the highest and lowest-performing students in math has continued to grow.

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5 edtech resources that support literacy in elementary school

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It is the time of year where we analyze the data from the first two months of school, tweak instruction to meet student needs, and accelerate our efforts to help our students achieve as much growth as possible.

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How we increased our graduation rate and student achievement

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Students in any school or district, regardless of zip code or economic situation, deserve the opportunity to have access to the tools and resources that will prepare them for the future as 21st-century citizens. The initiative involved three projects: wireless networks at schools. the deployment of mobile devices.

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Science achievement gaps begin as early as kindergarten

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Research indicates math, reading achievement in early grades also influences later science achievement. Their science achievement gaps remained fairly stable from third grade through eighth grade.

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Can you take algebra in eighth grade? In many cases, the answer is no

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The answer to that question, it turns out, depends a lot on two things: how your school identifies students for advanced math, and where you live. principals said their elementary or middle school offered algebra in eighth grade, but only to certain students. Algebra is often considered a gateway class.

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Districts, Schools, and Educators Nationwide Honored as the Inaugural Winners of the Discovery Education Awards 

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The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by tapping into their natural curiosity and desire to learn. districts, schools, and educators who have impacted student learning by adapting and personalizing instruction to better pique curiosity and engagement.

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Stop! Why the mis-definition of student equity needs to end

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” These wise words, from a Florida elementary school principal, get to the core of a new look at barriers to equity in education. Some families need a higher level of support and resources to participate equally in educational success,” said a middle school teacher in Colorado who participated in the survey.