Ten weeks ago, I made some predictions about New York City’s 2013 proficiency rates on the New York State English Language Arts and mathematics assessments.
A new school year brings change for all students, but some students, such as students with autism, need a little something extra to help them with the back-to-school…
When his young daughter was learning to read, Michael John, Game Director at the Games, Learning and Assessment (Glass) Lab—and known to friends and colleagues as MJ—met with…
The Huffington Post reports: Should students with disabilities be held to the same academic standards as their peers? And should schools and teachers be held accountable for their…
Beginning Monday, parents of New York City public school students were able to see online how well, or poorly, their children performed on a new set of state…
This fall, a new program called Bing for Schools will offer daily lesson plans designed to teach students web-search skills, as well as a free pilot program that…
Teaching Channel.com, a video showcase of inspiring and effective teaching practices in America’s schools, has built a site that teachers ... Read more
New resources released this month link Common Core-aligned curriculum with any school system’s assessment data, and what's more, these resources for educators are also 100 percent free. The…
A two-month study at Northview High School confirms that the Node chair transforms the traditional classroom into a more interactive, dynamic teaching and learning environment. Read how Node…
The Guardian reports that perched on the end of a panel filled with writers who are throwing off the shackles of conventional publishing, surrounded by Kindle enthusiasts of…
Last week, The Learning Accelerator, a non-profit that supports the implementation of high-quality blended learning in American school districts, announced its first district-wide pilot for blended learning with…
Core Progress™ Learning Progressions for Reading and Math provide a road map for educators to keep students on track to mastery of the CCSS and college and career…
This white paper explains why an effective language learning program is critical to give students a competitive edge when they graduate. In addition, it highlights practical strategies for…