‘Not fit for purpose’ reading test scrapped for new phonics-based check
A mandatory reading ability test for Victoria’s prep and year 1 pupils that faced criticism over its suitability is being ...
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As Schools Shrink, D.C.’s Public Pre-K Shows Lasting Enrollment Benefits
Conor Williams, whose three children went through the program, calls out the new research and other strengths, including ...
Asking Eric: Writer wants to change belittling patterns they learned as a child
Look into a writer’s group, locally or online. We all need praise, encouragement (and sometimes commiseration). Being in the ...
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California schools continue to struggle with test scores in reading and math
When Gov. Gavin Newsom issues one of his periodic boasts about California’s superiority vis-a-vis other states — particularly those with conservative politics such as Texas and Florida — he ...
DeWine’s $23.4B education plan: Continues to pay for choice, reduces ‘guarantee’ for public schools
Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, announced his budget proposal for the next two years of state government operations.
Teachers Are Sharing The Major Differences Between Teaching Kids Now Vs. "Back Then," And It's A Mix Of Wild And Concerning
Teachers who've been in the field for a long time have had the chance to usher in generations of students through education — ...
A new read on literacy
School (s-k-oo-l) is overhauling how it teaches young students to read with new back-to-basics lessons on phonetic ...