Georgia tackles 'literacy crisis' -- Will California be next?
Reading scores are up in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee . Other states are trying to follow the leaders. Only one in...
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Georgia tackles 'literacy crisis' -- Will California be next?
Reading scores are up in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee . Other states are trying to follow the leaders. Only one in...
Joanne Jacobs
12 hours ago2 min read
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Houston's comeback: Structure, direct instruction are paying off
Students are learning more at Houston schools that stress teacher-guided classrooms, structure and order.
Joanne Jacobs
20 hours ago2 min read
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Ritalin or recess: Why are so many kids on ADHD meds?
Is ADHD a medical disorder best treated with drugs?
Joanne Jacobs
2 days ago3 min read
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'The shot heard round the world' 250 years later
Bostonians are celebrating the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's ride, Lexington and Concord.
Joanne Jacobs
3 days ago1 min read
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Olá, amigos: Let's get together and feel alright
We're back from our trip to Switzerland (Lugano), Italy (Lake Como and Milan) and Portugal (Porto). Porto's Livraria Lello is so popular...
Joanne Jacobs
4 days ago2 min read
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Arrivederci
Lake Como, Italy I'll be on vacation, but I'll be b-a- a-a-c-k .
Joanne Jacobs
Apr 81 min read
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Scripted lessons are replacing DIY teaching: Will kids learn more?
Schools are moving to scripted, structured lessons and "high-quality" (they hope) learning materials.
Joanne Jacobs
Apr 72 min read
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