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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

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The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first considered the career after he joined a STEM group in middle school. Brito’s experience is what state education leaders hoped for when they replaced the high school exit exam with multiple pathways to graduation.

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

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NWEA research notes that students can lose up to two months of math skills over the summer, and reading abilities can also decline, particularly for students from underserved communities. With the growing availability of engaging, high-quality online learning tools, students have more opportunities than ever to keep their skills sharp.

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Showfloor News: PBLWorks creates PBLWorks TEACH to help scale project based learning

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The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks ), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is launching PBLWorks TEACH , a web-based application with ready-to-use, standards-aligned, Gold-Standard PBL projects for middle school math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies.

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AI tools are everyday study buddies, survey finds

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AI tools are becoming go-to learning companions for students–helping them brainstorm essays, practice languages, and solve tough math problems, according to a new survey from Preply. Among the most common subjects for AI use: English/language arts (42 percent), mathematics (42 percent), and history (27 percent).

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AI tools that support learning–not cheating

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Here are 5 high-caliber AI tools that can help K-12 students learn more effectively, without crossing the line into cheating or unfair shortcuts. It guides students through challenging subjects–from math to coding–by asking questions, offering hints, and breaking problems into manageable steps.

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The dangers of attempting to ‘Instant Pot’ educational progress

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Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina are rolling back high school math or English requirements. Minnesota previously eliminated its graduation exam requirement for math, which resulted in a decade-long slide in student proficiency. Alabama is paving the way in math with its Numeracy Act.

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ISTE+ASCD Reveals 2025 Honorees for Innovation and Excellence in Education

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Serving more than 5,500 students across 19 schools, Stokes County Schools is committed to delivering a 21st-century education in a safe and supportive environment. The Sierra Sands Unified School District educates over 5,200 students in 11 schools. Sue Kasun, Professor of Language Education.

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