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A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them
New research drills down on poor student achievement, and notes some school districts that are beating the odds ...
America's kids are still behind in reading and math. These schools are defying the trend
The average American student remains half a grade level behind pre-pandemic levels of achievement in both reading and math ...
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Kids are still behind in reading and math. Here’s how these schools bucked the trend.
The average student is months behind their pre-pandemic peers, and kids have lost ground in reading since 2022, a new report finds. But there’s evidence interventions are helping.
The Children’s Trust: What to do when your child needs more academic help
From pressure from grades and exams to stress and difficulty, there are many reasons why a child may need academic support beyond the classroom. Parents and caretakers who haven’t had to solve ...
Amazon’s selling giant Squishmallows floor pillows
Giant Squishmallows floor pillows make great Valentine’s gifts. If you thought Squishmallows couldn’t get any more adorable, ...
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The buzz around teaching facts to boost reading is bigger than the evidence for it
People with more knowledge tend to be better readers. That’s not proof that increasing knowledge improves reading. It could be that higher achieving kids like learning about the world and enjoy ...