ISTE Takeaways—What It Takes To Win the Impact Award
Jean-Claude, one of the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Impact award, highlighted three key ISTE takeaways: co-design in educational technology, ... Read more
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Amid discouraging math scores, are states improving elementary math instruction?
A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds that most states fall short when it comes to preparing and supporting elementary teachers to effectively…
Showfloor News: PBLWorks creates PBLWorks TEACH to help scale project based learning
The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is ... Read more
Showfloor News: AERDF highlights the latest PreK-12 discoveries and inventions
The Advanced Education Research & Development Fund (AERDF), a national nonprofit, and its awardees debuted the latest advancements and innovations in ... Read more
Showfloor News: MIND Education announces InsightMath, a math curriculum built on brain research
MIND Education announced the launch of InsightMath, the only K-6 core math curriculum redefining math instruction with an approach explicitly ... Read more
Why math hints matter–and how AI can help
Research shows that productive struggle in math leads to better learning. But there’s a fine line between productive and unproductive struggle. When tasks are too difficult, frustration takes…
You’re using ChatGPT? A true story about why AI literacy starts with us
Math isn’t my strongest subject, and when a student asked me to help solve an equation involving angles as I covered for a fellow teacher, I hesitated. Rather…
Many students decide they’re not a ‘math person’ by the end of elementary school, new study shows
Roughly half of middle and high schoolers report losing interest in math class at least half the time, and 1 in 10 lack interest nearly all the time…
5 online resources to beat the summer slide
Key points: As the final school bells ring and students head into summer vacation, educators and parents alike are turning ... Read more
Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /PRNewswire/ — Birmingham City Schools (BCS) is spearheading an innovative research initiative to explore the critical link between student motivation and ... Read more
Did the pandemic reopen gender-based math gaps?
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…
Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math
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…
GEAR UP South Carolina Partners with National Math and Science Initiative to Expand High-Quality STEM Professional Development Across Seven School Districts
DALLAS / COLUMBIA, S.C. — The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is proud to announce a new partnership with ... Read more
At a grim time for math test scores, these districts buck the trend
In early February, seventh grade math teacher Jamie Gallimore tried something new: She watched herself teach class. The idea had come from Ed Baker, district math coach at…
The key to boosting math achievement? Neuroscience
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…
The math anxiety equation: How to solve for confidence in math class
One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests. I still remember how visceral my panic felt--sweaty palms, heart pounding--as I scrambled to recall facts…
Can AI help reduce math anxiety?
As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety,…
Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12
Almost 3 in 5 K-12 educators (55 percent) have positive perceptions about GenAI, despite concerns and perceived risks in its adoption, according to updated data from Cengage Group's…
6 ways to make math more accessible for multilingual learners
Many math tasks involve reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These language demands can be particularly challenging for students whose primary language is not English.
Florida Virtual School Partners with University of Florida and Concord Consortium to Launch ‘Artificial Intelligence in Math’ Online Certification for Middle, High School Students
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is partnering with the University of Florida (UF) and the Concord Consortium to ... Read more
Breaking the bell curve: Creating more pathways so every kid gets a big win
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,…
Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class
While calculators are traditionally used in math classrooms, their application can extend to so much more, which ups the value in the investment and helps broaden students’ application…
New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem
How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nation’s dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems? Clearly, if that was the answer, it would…
Rural areas are poised for unique STEM education, but need more resources
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers a road map for increasing access to STEM education opportunities and workforce development for students in rural…
Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction
With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many…
Students Explore STEM with Engineers
Middletown, PA – Phoenix Contact engineers head back into the classroom this week to teach sixth-grade science class at Middletown ... Read more
Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data
In the words of Carol Dweck, “Becoming is better than being.” As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, we’ve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not…
Savvas Learning Company’s Full Suite of K-12 Math Programs Approved by the South Carolina State Board of Education for Statewide Adoption
PARAMUS, N.J./PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that the South Carolina ... Read more
Honoring a Space Pioneer: 30 Years Since Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr.’s Historic Spacewalk
Dallas, TX – National Math and Science Initiative proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of former CEO Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr.’s ... Read more
NAEP scores show disheartening trends for the lowest-performing students
Most American students are still performing below their pre-pandemic counterparts in reading and math, while the yawning gap between high-achieving and low-performing students got even wider, data from…
Newsela Acquires Generation Genius to Enhance Real-World Connections in Science and Math
NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that ... Read more
Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership
Meaningful opportunities for teachers to build expertise and leadership beyond their classroom add to a sense of professionalism and fulfillment. In an age when the role of technology…
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.
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…