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Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

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Too many students are falling behind in their math skills, limiting their academic success and future economic opportunities. Recent math scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show that a quarter of fourth graders lack even basic math skills.

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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. Khan Academy : Khan Academy’s free online platform offers comprehensive lessons in math, science, history, and more.

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Teaching Creativity and Durable Skills in an AI World

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Laura Slover Managing Director, Skills for the Future Recently, EdSurge host Carl Hooker moderated a two-part webinar series, sponsored by Adobe , featuring expert panelists exploring the intersection of creativity, artificial intelligence and student success in K-12 and higher education. It has disrupted the value of certain skills.

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ISTELive 25 spotlights bold innovation

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We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. Cultivating Confidence: Transforming Middle Grades Math Education : A public charter school in Orangeburg, SC, offers a dynamic Algebra 1-focused related arts course to enhance math and reading skills while fostering positive math identities.

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From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy

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She insisted on having the latest World Book Encyclopedia set every year, instilling in me a love of reading and inquiry. In a landscape where English proficiency and reading levels vary widely, it’s essential that we provide high-quality, credible resources that offer both language accessibility and academic rigor.

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You’re using ChatGPT? A true story about why AI literacy starts with us

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Math isn’t my strongest subject, and when a student asked me to help solve an equation involving angles, I hesitated. Later, I learned that many students were already using a math-solving app called Gauth AI, but discreetly. It wasn’t just curiosity in their voices, it was a kind of quiet shock. That moment opened my eyes.

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AI tools that support learning–not cheating

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It guides students through challenging subjects–from math to coding–by asking questions, offering hints, and breaking problems into manageable steps. It plays a role much more akin to a human tutor–prompting curiosity, strengthening problem-solving skills, and helping students learn how to find answers on their own.