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A Deep Dive on U.S. Reading and Math Scores, and What to do About Them

“It’s not just that students are failing to catch up, but that students are continuing to fall behind,” says one

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Why the Buzz Around Teaching Facts to Boost Reading is Bigger Than the Evidence for It

The idea of forcing children to learn a specific set of facts and topics is controversial. It runs counter to

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What Does the US Department of Education Do? Some Facts About Its Role in Schools

Two of the most important federal funding streams to public schools are: Title I, which provides money to help districts

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Meaningful Engagement With Newcomer Parents Helps Everyone. Here’s How To Do It 

She’s done a slightly different version of this activity with elementary students’ parents, in which the parents each wrote a

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Three Tools to Help Teach About Black Historical Figures in a Modern Light

James makes sure to show historical figures alongside others to “expand the narrative.” Adding that, “Sometimes with children, especially kindergartners,

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4 Levels Of Integration For Critical Thinking – TeachThought

A Basic Framework For Teaching Critical Thinking In School by Terrell Heick In What Does Critical Thinking Mean?, we offered

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Why People Play Video Games

Why People Play Video Games Why We Play Video Games: How Our Desire For Games Shapes Our World was first

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Essential Tips for Students & Teachers – TeachThought

Cybersecurity 101: Essential Tips for Students & Teachers The rise of digital learning has transformed education, providing unprecedented connectivity and

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Which Zodiac Signs Are Most Vulnerable To Critical Thinking? – TeachThought

Critical thinking is a skill we’re told to cultivate, like reading literature or maintaining eye contact during small talk. It’s

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Four Strategies for a Successful Second Semester 

Like Luther, many teachers might have new students in their classrooms in the spring semester. Luther kick-starts these classes with