Texas elementary students program robots
A robotics contest challenged students in grades 3-5 to apply their math, science, and problem-solving skills.
Academics
IL cancels state-mandated science tests
IL doesn't plan to give 4th, 7th, and 11th graders the state- and federally-mandated science test. Negotiations are ongoing, but this is interesting.
McD sales are down
McDonald's has announced they will change their menu to make it easier for people to make decisions. Sales are down, and maybe this will help.
Demo of new math question types on PARCC online tests
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the format of math questions on the online version of the PARCC tests (video).
Ohio parents keep tests separate from standards
We once again consider the question of parental involvement in their kids' math homework. How much, if any, is helpful?
81% take more than 4 years to graduate college
Graduation within 4 years with a bachelor's degree has become more elusive for more and more students who start college.
Md. city opposes cell tower on school property
We side with community members in opposing the building of cell towers near public schools — or even near charter schools, for that matter.
Helping teachers help 3rd graders read
How important is it that young children learn how to read? 3rd graders who can't read at grade level are less likely to graduate by age 19.
In St Louis, hope + fear = poetry
Students around St Louis have written poetry that gives us a window into their souls: they want the violence to end and they want communities to work together.
Chromebook shipments pass iPads for schools
More Chromebooks were shipped to schools in Q3 2014 than iPads, according to data released recently. Why, oh why?