- November 22, 2024
This year’s FAFSA is officially open. Early review says it’s ‘a piece of cake’
MorraLee Keller, of the college access nonprofit National College Attainment Network (NCAN), says this year’s form looks almost identical to the one from last year,
Three Barriers to Learning Algebra in High-Poverty Middle Schools
Conversely, poor schools are much less likely to adopt an algebra-for-all policy for eighth graders. Nearly half of the wealthiest schools offered algebra to all
AI is Moving Fast. Here Are Some Helpful Ways to Support Teachers
His district offers Cyber Week, an optional week during the summer for teachers to explore innovative teaching practices. This past summer, Cyber Week’s topic was
It’s Not Too Late to Read That Entire Book With Your Students
Reading also enables students to make broader connections to the world, whether it has to do with global events, personal conflicts, or societal dynamics. These
How Climate Education Based on Action Can Help Youth Be Part of the Progress
But just what is “climate literacy”? What are the ABCs, the grammar and vocabulary, of climate change? The U.N. and other leading global organizations have
How the First Letter of Your Last Name Can Affect Your Grades in College
The study is described in a 2024 draft paper posted on the website of SSRN, formerly known as the Social Science Research Network. It is
What the Research Says About Mixed-Ability Algebra Class
Meanwhile, average students appeared to be unharmed. Those who had been randomly assigned to the new mixed level class had test scores in 11th grade
How is Dual Enrollment Affecting Students’ Chances at Earning College Degrees?
The fact that students with dual enrollment credits are faring better than students without dual enrollment credits isn’t terribly persuasive. In order to qualify for
So Stressed You Don’t Know What to do Next? Try Talking to Your ‘Parts’
As the scientist in him mulled this over, he also looked inward. “I noticed them in myself. Oh my God, I’ve got them too,” he
Should Parents Not Say ‘I’m So Proud of You’ or ‘Good Job’?
Most loving parents feel a natural desire to praise their children. Yet, there seems to be a backlash against praise recently, particularly on social media.
