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#student-performance

New Study: Teachers Say Parental Engagement Makes or Breaks Student Performance

Parental involvement is crucial for improving student academic performance post-pandemic.

SF parents

fromLos Angeles Times

New test score labels seek positivity, ditching the term 'standard not met' for 'below basic'

California is revising labels for student performance in standardized tests to reduce confusion and improve motivation.

Exclusive | NYC official reveals plunging math scores at schools using new DOE curriculum: 'Decline across the city'

The Algebra 1 Regents exam scores fell by 14 percentage points due to the controversial Illustrative Mathematics curriculum.

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 weeks ago

NYC parents

The Pandemic Is Not the Only Reason U.S. Students Are Losing Ground

America's lowest-performing students are experiencing a significant decline in academic performance, particularly since 2013.

7 months ago

Education

Takeaways From a CA School Where Cell Phones Are Not Allowed | KQED

California schools to restrict cell phone use to improve students' academic and social skills.

Online learning

fromSun Sentinel

2 months ago

Smartphones in classrooms: Are they truly a hindrance, or can they help students learn?

Broward County banned cellphones in schools, while neighboring districts adopt varied approaches, but studies show guided use can enhance learning.

NYC parents

fromScary Mommy

New Study: Teachers Say Parental Engagement Makes or Breaks Student Performance

Parental involvement is crucial for improving student academic performance post-pandemic.

SF parents

fromLos Angeles Times

New test score labels seek positivity, ditching the term 'standard not met' for 'below basic'

California is revising labels for student performance in standardized tests to reduce confusion and improve motivation.

Exclusive | NYC official reveals plunging math scores at schools using new DOE curriculum: 'Decline across the city'

The Algebra 1 Regents exam scores fell by 14 percentage points due to the controversial Illustrative Mathematics curriculum.

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 weeks ago

NYC parents

The Pandemic Is Not the Only Reason U.S. Students Are Losing Ground

America's lowest-performing students are experiencing a significant decline in academic performance, particularly since 2013.

7 months ago

Education

Takeaways From a CA School Where Cell Phones Are Not Allowed | KQED

California schools to restrict cell phone use to improve students' academic and social skills.

Education

Exclusive | Some NYC schools spending massive amounts on per-pupil budgets - but show dismal results

Exorbitant school spending doesn't correlate with improved student performance, with many schools showing poor results despite high budgets.

3 months ago

Education

How lavish benefits pushed by NY teachers' unions ramped up school spending - to highest in nation at $36K per kid: reports

New York's high spending on education hasn't resulted in proportional student performance improvements, raising concerns about budget effectiveness.

Exclusive | Some NYC schools spending massive amounts on per-pupil budgets - but show dismal results

Exorbitant school spending doesn't correlate with improved student performance, with many schools showing poor results despite high budgets.

3 months ago

How lavish benefits pushed by NY teachers' unions ramped up school spending - to highest in nation at $36K per kid: reports

New York's high spending on education hasn't resulted in proportional student performance improvements, raising concerns about budget effectiveness.

more#education-funding

America's Best School District Graduates 96% of Its Students Every Year

Confidence in America's public education system is at an all-time low, with only 29% of adults expressing strong trust.

9 months ago

Education

West Contra Costa School District Sued Over Poor Building Conditions, Teacher Vacancies | KQED

School districts face issues of facility problems and teacher vacancies, impacting student learning and performance.

from24/7 Wall St.

3 months ago

America's Best School District Graduates 96% of Its Students Every Year

Confidence in America's public education system is at an all-time low, with only 29% of adults expressing strong trust.

9 months ago

Education

West Contra Costa School District Sued Over Poor Building Conditions, Teacher Vacancies | KQED

School districts face issues of facility problems and teacher vacancies, impacting student learning and performance.

more#school-districts

Artificial intelligence

fromBuzzFeed

4 months ago

People Are Calling Out "Normal" Things From 2024 That Were Unthinkable In 2014

Accessibility of AI raises concerns about homework authenticity.

fromFast Company

6 months ago

Education

How race and gender impact math teachers' perceptions of student performance

Teachers often attribute girls' math success to innate ability, while boys' success is seen as influenced by societal expectations.

fromThe New Yorker

7 months ago

Can Colleges Do Without Deadlines?

Motivational conflict significantly affects students' ability to balance social activities and academic responsibilities, impacting their mental health and performance.

#nyc-education

fromwww.amny.com

Education

NYC test scores: Math grades edging upward, but reading struggles

NYC public schools show mixed test results, with math scores improving while reading proficiency is declining.

Education

NYC's new math curriculum doesn't seem to add up

The NYC Solves curriculum aimed to improve math scores but has faced challenges including reduced pass rates and inadequate teacher training.

fromwww.amny.com

Education

NYC test scores: Math grades edging upward, but reading struggles

NYC public schools show mixed test results, with math scores improving while reading proficiency is declining.

Education

NYC's new math curriculum doesn't seem to add up

The NYC Solves curriculum aimed to improve math scores but has faced challenges including reduced pass rates and inadequate teacher training.

more#nyc-education

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Education

City's math scores improve slightly; reading dips reflect transition to new curricula

NYC Public Schools recorded improvements in math scores for 2023-24, but faced a decline in English Language Arts proficiency.