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5 strategies to boost U.S. K-12 math achievement

September 29, 2026 by ESchool Media Contributors

$A new report offers a clear blueprint for U.S. policymakers as the nation tries to boost math achievement following historic low scores.$

A new report from the Center for American Progress details the underlying causes behind this decline and highlights promising solutions to improve math outcomes and outlines five specific policy-based strategies…

District Management

5 questions to help every district leader make better decisions

September 15, 2026 by Steven L. Miller, Ph.D., K-12 Research Consultant

Here's what a 33,000-student science meta-analysis teaches district leaders about better decision-making for district students.

As budgets remain tight and expectations for measurable student growth increase, every instructional decision carries greater weight. Choosing one initiative often means delaying another, making it even more…

Teacher Professional Development

Teacher training needs more community and less compliance

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 by Quinn Simpson, Gedi Village

Professional development and learning, like teaching itself, flourishes through relationships built on trust.

Professional development is one of a school district's most powerful strategies for improving student outcomes. Yet, educators often leave workshops feeling inspired in the moment, but take little…

Teacher Professional Development

PD for innovation: Reimagining solutions for engagement, burnout, and achievement gaps

July 21, 2026 by Adam Piccoli, Special Education Teacher

Innovation in PD gives teachers autonomy to pursue PD that benefits their students and aligns with district priorities.

Do you think you’re creative? Try this: List as many uses for a paperclip as you can in two minutes. Most people imagine a standard size metal or…

Digital Learning Tools

Not all screen time is equal

July 20, 2026 by Dr. Carolyn Brown, WordFlight

Screen time debates should center on if individual technologies, programs, and digital learning experiences support student growth.

With the growing movement to limit technology in schools, parents and educators are right to question how much time students spend on screens. But, as schools reconsider the…

District Management

Science achievement is not a one-year event

July 2, 2026 by Mindy Pearson, M.Ed., Penda Learning

Educational systems often encourage leaders to focus on immediate science achievement while science learning unfolds over many years.

District leaders are under increasing pressure to improve science achievement while balancing competing priorities, staffing challenges, instructional demands, and accountability expectations.

Reaching New Heights: Students Share How AI-Powered Math Tools Drive their Progress and Build Confidence

September 22, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Individualized edtech tools are transforming the way students approach math, opening new pathways for deeper understanding, confidence, and achievement. These ... Read more

Newsline

Catapult Learning is Awarded Tutoring Program Design Badge from Stanford University’s National Student Support Accelerator

August 26, 2025 by ESchool News Contributor

The recent development of large language models like ChatGPT has opened new possibilities for the implementation of computer-based tutors.

Organization recognized for excellence in high-impact tutoring design and student achievement gains PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25, 2025 – Catapult Learning, a division of ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Why high schools should use teaching assistants

August 15, 2025 by Samuel M. Baule, U.S. Army & Marian University

Adopting teaching assistants could help reduce teacher workload and increase student outcomes--all positives for today's busy educators.

Exam scores always seem to go up. Whether it’s the SAT when applying for college or an AP score to earn college credit, competitive scores seem to be…

Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional SD focuses on student data, achievement

June 30, 2025 by Laura Ascione

In a first of its kind agreement, New Jersey’s West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District (WWP) announced a new partnership with Otus, the leading ... Read more

AI in Education

AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care

June 18, 2025 by Thomas Arnett, Clayton Christensen Institute

In trying to personalize learning for students via AI, maybe we’ve focused too much on tailoring content and not on transforming context.

I recently read 10 to 25, a new book by David Yeager, one of the leading research psychologists in adolescent development and motivation. The book explores what young people…

Teacher Professional Development

5 strategies to refine recruitment and help solve the teacher shortage

June 12, 2025 by Jason Odom, FlexPoint Virtual School

Research consistently shows that teacher quality is the single most important school-based factor influencing student achievement--more impactful than race, socioeconomic status, or prior academic performance.

Newsline

Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

June 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /PRNewswire/ — Birmingham City Schools (BCS) is spearheading an innovative research initiative to explore the critical link between student motivation and ... Read more

COVID in Schools

Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders

June 9, 2025June 3, 2025 by Dr. Jason Richardson, Garden City Elementary School and International University of the Caribbean

Educators have been instrumental in helping students regain lost ground and make progress in their academic development after COVID.

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, it forced the closure of schools and a rapid shift to online learning. This unforeseen disruption in traditional education left…

COVID in Schools

Did the pandemic reopen gender-based math gaps?

June 2, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Educators should ensure pandemic learning recovery efforts don’t inadvertently reinforce old math gaps--or allow new ones to take hold.

STEM gaps in achievement between boys and girls that took more than a decade to close were reopened in just four years, according to a new study from…

Teacher Professional Development

Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

May 22, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

$Teacher prep programs must increase the time they spend on fundamental math concepts to develop great math teachers.$

Only one in eight elementary teacher preparation programs nationwide devote enough time to teaching fundamental math content topics (numbers & operations, algebraic thinking, geometry & measurement, and data…

Curriculum & Assessment

The key to boosting math achievement? Neuroscience

May 6, 2025 by Laura Ascione

$School district leaders need a solution that targets what's really behind lagging math scores--and neuroscience may hold the answer.$

After results from the 2024 NAEP were released, it became evident that students are struggling with math achievement. Amid disappointing and stagnant scores, district leaders are looking for…

Student Well-Being

Breaking the bell curve: Creating more pathways so every kid gets a big win

March 26, 2025 by Dr. George Philhower, Eastern Hancock Schools

When students believe they can succeed, they will show up to school and to classrooms ready to learn and do the hard work

In many classrooms, success still depends on how well a student fits onto a single, familiar bell curve--the one measuring traditional academic achievement in subjects like math, reading,…

Teacher Professional Development

Elevating principals, teachers, and students through shared purpose and leadership

March 25, 2025 by Jacqueline K. Haynes, Charleston County School District

By narrowing the focus, transforming professional development and getting buy-in from stakeholders, low-performing schools can improve.

In Charleston County, South Carolina, a school turnaround initiative designed to enhance teaching and learning at 10 schools on the state’s improvement list has seen remarkable success.

The Superintendent’s Guide to MTSS & District Strategic Planning

May 21, 2025March 23, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Access key resources, expert tips, and real-world examples to help you weave MTSS into your district’s strategic plan, resulting in ... Read more

Building & Campus Security

Putting school safety measures at the forefront of district budgets

February 20, 2025 by Dr. Roderick Sams, CENTEGIX

Combining robust school safety plans and proven safety solutions can bolster teacher confidence, satisfaction, and retention.

School safety is a priority for educators, district administrators, parents, and students, making safety technology solutions essential for protecting school environments and the people within them during significant…

Newsline

Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum

January 8, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

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

Newsline

Iowa STEM Scale-Up Funding Again Available for Drone Education

January 2, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

BOISE, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PCS Edventures!, Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) ... Read more

AI in Education

AI-enhanced tutoring: Bridging the achievement gap in American education

December 9, 2024 by Jennifer Hamilton, Education & Child Development Department at NORC, University of Chicago

As AI in tutoring and education progresses, it's essential to continue to invest in research and development to close equity gaps.

Closing the achievement gap and helping all students reach their full potential is not only a matter of equity, but also a key driver of economic growth and…

Newsline

Otus and Discovery Education Forge New Strategic Partnership to Maximize Student Achievement Nationwide

November 14, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago, IL and Charlotte, NC — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, and Discovery Education, the global ... Read more

District Management

District leaders offer insight on engaging families year-round

October 31, 2024 by Megan Scavuzzo, Presence

As education changes, here's what district leaders can do to ensure families are at the center of the school communication equation.

The “Meet the Teacher” events have taken place. The supply lists have been checked off. The classroom rules have been stapled into take-home folders.

Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Selects Carlos Garcia for its Lifetime Achievement Award

October 21, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has named Carlos Garcia as the recipient of its ... Read more

New Mexico: Empowering Lives Through Literacy

October 14, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Explore how Las Cruces Public Schools leveraged grant funding to introduce a groundbreaking literacy program, enhancing educational quality and boosting ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

Early screening and intervention are the key to math success

October 8, 2024 by Dr. Chelsi Brosh and Dr. Sandra Elliott, TouchMath

$Students with dyscalculia struggle with critical skills such as memorizing math facts, estimating quantities, and steps to solve problems.$

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…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder

October 3, 2024 by NWEA Staff

The first large-scale, in-depth analysis shows uneven post-pandemic recovery in science achievement across the elementary and middle grades.

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.

Education Technology

How Useful is Technology for Teaching and Learning?

September 26, 2024 by ESchool News

Technology has become an essential tool in modern education, transforming both teaching and learning processes. Its integration into the classroom offers numerous advantages that enhance the learning experience…

Education Technology

What are the Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom?

September 26, 2024 by ESchool News

Using education technology in the classroom offers numerous benefits, enhancing engagement, personalization, and collaboration among students. What are the benefits of using technology in the classroom?

COVID in Schools

How are students doing since COVID? Good luck finding out from your state’s school report card

September 17, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Just seven states scored an A for how easy they make it to compare academic performance over time--a concern with post-covid learning loss.

Test data from many sources suggest students are still behind where they were before the pandemic. But it would be pretty hard to figure that out from most…

Building & Campus Security

School safety impacts achievement, instructional time, educator retention

September 12, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

A majority of K-12 educators regularly think of their own physical safety at work and say school safety directly impacts student achievement

Although 77 percent of educators and administrators say they believe school safety significantly impacts staff retention and recruitment, only 33 percent feel that their school or district highly…

Classroom Learning

Post-pandemic growth is limited, but some populations are progressing

September 3, 2024 by Laura Ascione

An annual report reveals limited and nuanced post-pandemic learning recovery, with some select students and groups making promising gains.

New data reveals limited progress toward pre-pandemic levels of achievement nationally, although specific student populations are challenging these trends, according to the State of Student Learning report.

Newsline

3P Learning’s Mathletics Program Earns ESSA Level II Certification and ISTE Seal

August 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK — 3P Learning, a global leader in online education for school-aged students, announces Mathletics, the company’s math program ... Read more

Newsline

Anthology Sets New Standard in EdTech with Latest Blackboard® LMS Release, Emphasizing AI Literacy, Instructor Efficiency, and Student Success

July 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Orlando, Florida – Anthology, the leading educational technology company, revealed the latest iteration of its Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, at ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

Federal COVID relief dollars improved student test scores, two new studies find

July 23, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

There are debates about impact of federal covid relief spending as states and school districts consider which programs to continue.

Did federal pandemic relief dollars improve student achievement? It’s the $190 billion question hanging over American schools as the deadline looms for them to spend the last of…

District Management

Tech investments determine school success

July 3, 2024 by Thomas Pollard, Brother International Corporation

The diversity of printers and printing devices within a district leads to challenges for IT departments and budgetary concerns for schools.

In recent years, school system leadership has been confronted with many complex decisions, ranging from security concerns and public health crises to budgetary constraints and the diverse needs of students, faculty,…

Classroom Learning

How to balance summer break with summer learning loss

June 21, 2024 by Laura Ascione

An expert analysis reveals that the research around summer learning loss isn’t so clear, but students still need learning opportunities.

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.

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