How to boost math skills in the early grades
BERWYN, Ill. — In the last decade, educators have focused on boosting literacy skills among low-income kids in the hope that all children will read well by… Read More
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How to Prepare Students in the Early Years to Read at Grade Level
BRONX, N.Y. — The end of third grade is a turning point for young readers; it’s where skilled readers take off, finally able to competently read a variety of texts,… Read More
Rural high school students are skipping college. Should we be worried?
For a growing number of American high schoolers — especially those crammed in the country’s swelling urban centers — college is a foregone conclusion. A typical graduation day question is,… Read More
Why focus on Lancaster County’s youngest kids could break cycle of poverty
Head Start and other high-quality, preschool programs play a vital role in leveling the playing field for at-risk 3- and 4-year-olds. But some experts say more benefit may be gained… Read More
Gap between rich and poor PA school districts has grown, funding lawsuit says
Not only has Pennsylvania’s new school-funding formula failed to remedy disparities between wealthy and poor public school districts, the spending gap between such districts has grown, according to a filing… Read More
New law allows school boards to discuss security in executive sessions
Area school board members are welcoming a new state law that allows them to discuss certain matters of security in executive sessions. Doylestown Intelligencer, July 9, 2018 Full story
Pennsylvania commits to preparing more computer science teachers
Pennsylvania just committed $20 million to increase opportunities in computer science. In the recently enacted budget, Governor Tom Wolf and the General Assembly supported new state funding for computer science… Read More
Applying the Power of Stories to Excite Students About Science
Ed Kang loved science growing up and ended up earning a Ph.D. in neuroscience. But he left academia to teach high school over 10 years ago, believing one of the… Read More
Teachers share tips on making makerspaces accessible to all
You don’t need a 3D printer to have a makerspace – Full Story
With PA House, Senate gone, big issues remain unresolved
When state legislators fled for summer break last week, they stranded a pile of important bills on hot-button issues such as domestic violence, fraternity hazing, redistricting, abortion, and cutting the… Read More