Joanne JacobsAug 19, 20222 minFollowing the reading science: It's not easyIf Mississippi can "follow the science" of reading, retrain teachers, provide teaching coaches and switch to effective curricula -- and...
Joanne JacobsAug 18, 20221 minHappy talk backfire: Parents don't realize their kids need helpParents aren't clamoring to sign up their kids for tutoring, summer school or other academic supports, because they don't realize how...
Joanne JacobsAug 18, 20221 minAlready behind, students are asked to do lessStudents fell behind in reading and math when schools closed, and they're not likely to catch up if teachers don't assign challenging...
Joanne JacobsAug 17, 20221 minWhere are the students?Urban districts are reporting sharp drops in enrollments compared to pre-pandemic levels: New York City is down 8.3 percent. Chicago...