As attention spans get shorter, so does the SAT -- and soon the ACT
The SAT, and soon the ACT, are changing to cater to students with short attention spans.
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As attention spans get shorter, so does the SAT -- and soon the ACT
The SAT, and soon the ACT, are changing to cater to students with short attention spans.
Joanne Jacobs
1 day ago2 min read
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Students learn more when they're grouped by reading level -- and teachers are happier
Ability grouping works for K-2 readers.
Joanne Jacobs
2 days ago2 min read
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Vibes-based, guide-on-the side teaching is 'soul destroying'
Ignoring how children learn in favor of letting teachers do what feels good is a "soul destroying" mistake.
Joanne Jacobs
3 days ago3 min read
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Paying teachers for performance is working in DC and Dallas
Pay teachers for performance and taking hard jobs, not just for years in the classroom.
Joanne Jacobs
4 days ago2 min read
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Unions keep schools open-- at very high cost: $93K per pupil at Chicago school
Teachers' unions and community groups make it very, very hard to close high-cost, low-enrollment schools.
Joanne Jacobs
5 days ago3 min read
378 views
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Choose fatherhood: Babies are 'super fun' and not that hard
Fatherhood isn't as hard as they say, and it's a lot more fun.
Joanne Jacobs
6 days ago3 min read
115 views
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Will MAHA ban pizza? It's not a healthy lunch if kids won't eat it
MAHA wants healthier school lunches with more locally grown vegetables and less pizza. Kids like pizza.
Joanne Jacobs
Jun 142 min read
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