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Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

eSchool News

In fact, research shows that math scores predict future earnings better than reading scores. Early math skills also predict student success in other subjects like reading and science. 10 course credits) to elementary mathematics: 105 hours on mathematics content and 45 hours on how to teach math (i.e.,

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Most states don’t actually know if teachers are qualified to teach reading

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In fact, one state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all. This shortcoming means that, every year, nearly 100,000 elementary teachers across the country enter classrooms with false assurances that they are ready to teach reading. Far too many states are using these weak tests.

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The science of reading, beyond phonics

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If we wish to see continued success, we will need to use everything the science of reading has taught us and provide students with a healthy diet of explicit literacy instruction that includes foundational skills like decoding, in addition to building content knowledge and higher-order comprehension strategies.

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In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading

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In the coming year, that broad trend will continue, with a shift to looking beyond knowledge building as schools, districts, and states begin improving capacity and creating systems aligned to the science of reading.

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How many teachers are effective reading instructors?

eSchool News

Only 11 states currently verify that all teacher candidates planning to teach either elementary or special education have learned the most effective methods for teaching children how to read–arguably the most important skill these teachers need, according to new data from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ).

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Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

Catlin Tucker

This shift has led to the growing adoption of co-teaching models, where general and special education teachers collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their students. First, let’s explore the benefits of using the station rotation model to enhance co-teaching and create more inclusive classrooms.

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Reciprocal Teaching with Multimedia

Catlin Tucker

Second, teaching students how to engage with media in a meaningful way can free teachers from the front of the room. What if they don’t understand what they are reading? The reciprocal teaching strategy is one of my favorite ways to drive student engagement around media and provide peer support as they engage with information!

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