Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education
In light of Donald Trump assuming a second presidential term in 2025, conversations concerning dismantling the United States Department of Education have resurfaced.
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Student Gains Highlighted in MIND Education’s 2024 Annual Report
2024 has been an incredible year at MIND Education! A year-long study by MIND Research Institute found that nearly 9,000 ... Read more
Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum
BURLINGTON, N.C.–( BUSINESS WIRE)–The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the ... Read more
Mathleaks Launches MathVizy in the U.S.: Transforming Math Education with AI
Minneapolis, MN – Mathleaks, a leader in educational innovation, is thrilled to announce the U.S. launch of MathVizy, a groundbreaking ... Read more
Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now
Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from “learning…
Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy
As a former middle school math teacher, I've witnessed firsthand how STEM education and literacy can work together to create powerful learning experiences.
Virginia Department of Education Approves the IXL Diagnostic as an Alternative Assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments
SAN MATEO, Calif./PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, announced that the Virginia Department of ... Read more
5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning
Creating engaging STEM learning experiences in middle school is essential to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love for STEM topics--and potentially encourage students to pursue…
3 keys to making math engaging
One of the challenges to getting students engaged in math is the perception that it's a subject where you sit at a desk and do 30 math problems…
Despite rising interest in STEM, girls face persistent obstacles
While efforts to increase girls' interest and participation in STEM learning and careers are working, girls still confront significant obstacles in STEM endeavors, leading to drops in their…
I’m a Gen Z teacher–schools rely too much on Chromebooks
As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils,…
To start the school year off right, invest in literacy
As a country, we are at a pivotal time. Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their…
Early screening and intervention are the key to math success
Educators and reading specialists have known for many years about dyslexia, which is why schools regularly use screening tools that can identify students with this reading disability and…
Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder
When it comes to post-pandemic academic recovery, much discussion centers on math and reading--but science learning losses are lingering, with some groups disproportionately impacted.
ORIGO Education Introduces ORIGO Intervention Essentials: A Game-Changer for Math Fluency
Earth City, MO. — ORIGO Education, a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6, is thrilled ... Read more
5 math curriculum insights from educators
When I sat down with educators at the recent ISTE conference, our conversations were vibrant and enlightening. Instead of asking for the usual feedback on curriculum, I posed…
IXL and Montgomery County Public Schools Expand Partnership to Enhance Secondary Math Education
ROCKVILLE, Md. /PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by more than 15 million students, is proud to strengthen ... Read more
MIND Education Enhances Flagship Math Program ST Math with Transformative Back-to-School Upgrades
IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Education, a leader in neuroscience-driven math education solutions, has released transformative upgrades to the ST Math ... Read more
Parents prioritize science of reading in classrooms
More than eight in 10 (86 percent) parents say it is very (55 percent) or somewhat (31 percent) important that their child's school implements the science of reading and…
Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents
In the landscape of K-12 education, attendance has long been viewed as a logistical issue—a checkbox to be marked, a statistic to be tracked. But what if we…
More gifted students need accelerated paths
I went to high school at age 11. Within two years, I had run out of math and Spanish classes there, so I walked from my public school…
3P Learning’s Mathletics Program Earns ESSA Level II Certification and ISTE Seal
NEW YORK — 3P Learning, a global leader in online education for school-aged students, announces Mathletics, the company’s math program ... Read more
Big Deals: New AI Initiatives in Phonics Instruction and College Counseling
eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for math, reading, and writing, is bringing AI-powered phonics practice to foundational reading instruction ... Read more
3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity
According to the National Math and Science Initiative, STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.
Classworks® Adds Mastery Measurement to Award-Winning Progress Monitoring Tools
Classworks®, a leading provider of K-12 MTSS and Special Education solutions, has introduced Mastery Measurement Progress Monitoring for Reading and ... Read more
How to Accelerate Math Learning with Neuroscience
Accelerated learning is not cramming three years’ worth of content into one year. To accelerate learning, we need to plug ... Read more
Annual Survey Highlights Educators’ Embrace of ST Math, Created by MIND Education
IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Education, an organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world’s ... Read more
10 practical and actionable tips for summer learning programs
Summer learning programs aren't new, but in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued learning loss and student achievement gaps, these programs are on the rise.
How to balance summer break with summer learning loss
As classrooms close until next fall, talk of the dreaded summer slide increases, particularly as students are still struggling to gain ground lost during the pandemic.
Gamifying math and beating the summer slide
Just as we don't become fluent in art, language, or sports through repetitive drills over a few weeks, mastering math requires a different approach.
It’s All About Engagement—MIND Education’s New Tools for Teachers
MIND Education’s aim for ISTE2024 next week is to highlight innovations designed to make learning more interactive and impactful through ... Read more
Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now
Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from “learning…
Texas Instruments and Vernier Science Education to Help Deepen Students’ STEM Understanding through Real-Time Data Collection
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Through the companies’ continued partnership, Texas Instruments (TI) and Vernier Science Education are offering a new app-based ... Read more
Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry
All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes. As a result, girls and young women have a hard time exploring the subjects and picturing themselves in…
EPS Learning Programs Selected by Virginia Board of Education as Recommended Literacy Solutions
BETHESDA, Md./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, announced that four of its programs have been ... Read more
Can you take algebra in eighth grade? In many cases, the answer is no
If you’re an eighth grader who wants to take algebra, can you even take the class? The answer to that question, it turns out, depends a lot on…
3 key strategies for district leaders to build a resilient educator workforce
Research shows that “when it comes to student performance on reading and math tests, teachers are estimated to have two to three times the effect of any other school…
Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread
Say what you will about the universality of numbers and symbols; I’d politely argue that it does not follow that mathematics is a universal language.
Years after pandemic closures, we’re seeing their effects inside our schools
Since school buildings reopened after COVID closures, I’ve heard teachers say, again and again, that the older elementary children in their classrooms are just not the same.
TouchMath Introduces Innovative Solutions to Increase Math Accessibility and Dyscalculia Advocacy, Empowering Students and Teachers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students ... Read more