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In classrooms across Camden County Schools, the science of reading is not just a professional development initiative. For beginning teachers like Kimberly Klingaman, it became personal. “I truly didn’t know how many kids didn’t know how to read until I...
Building a strong foundation in math during elementary and middle school is essential for success in the later grades. Because each concept builds on the last, students must truly grasp the material before moving forward.
The state teachers union approved a resolution calling for no individual screen use through second grade, limits on AI chatbots, and paper testing options as schools rethink education technology.
In the weeks leading up to the primary in the State Superintendent of Public Instruction race, outside organizations began spending to support their preferred candidates – the California Teachers Association’s independent expenditure committee spent over $5 million on consulting and ads to support Richard Barrera, a lo…
The uprising against ed tech received a boost from the federal government last month when the U.S. surgeon general advised schools to “help reduce the role of screens in the lives of our nation’s children.” To Lila Byock, one of two California moms suing Curriculum Associates over its product i-Ready, the advisory was…
Tennessee students have nearly returned to pre-pandemic achievement levels in math and have also made significant improvements in reading, according to a recent report that charts how well schools have recovered from harmful closures. The state has revamped both subjects in recent years, starting with the passage of th…
The Louisiana Legislature approved a budget plan that leaves public school teachers and support workers with less money for the 2026-27 school year.
Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera are the top two candidates in the state superintendent of public instruction primary, with Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra leading the governor's race.
Innovative science lab assignments can help high school teachers clearly see students’ thinking during assessment.