top of page


8th-graders don't know much science -- and they don't care
Science knowledge -- and interest in science -- is falling for 8th graders.

Joanne Jacobs
Sep 102 min read
Â


Just teach us, say students: Explain the math or science so we can understand it
Teenagers want teachers to explain STEM subjects. Few care about working in groups or seeing examples that reflect their race or gender.

Joanne Jacobs
Jun 41 min read
Â


Return of the nerds: US should honor mathletes as much as athletes
Honor mathletes and science fair winners or plan to import a lot of high-tech immigrants.

Joanne Jacobs
Jan 22 min read
Â


U.S. math scores show 'devastating' decline
U.S. students are doing much worse in math, while some other countries are improving.

Joanne Jacobs
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Â


It takes a teacher: Many students won't 'discover' science on their own
You'd think that science educators would "follow the science" about what works for students, writes Holly Korbey on The Bell Ringer. But...

Joanne Jacobs
Jun 25, 20242 min read
Â


When 96% pass science, but only 16% meet standards on the test
San Diego 11th-grade students are passing classes, but failing proficiency tests.

Joanne Jacobs
Jun 14, 20241 min read
Â


Beyond decoding: Teaching knowledge, vocabulary builds comprehension
In Portage, Michigan, fourth graders are reading about hurricanes -- including words such as "atmosphere" -- in their English Language...

Joanne Jacobs
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Â


Science says: Masking didn't help stop Covid spread
The value of masking during the pandemic was "approximately zero," according to a Cochrane review of high-quality research, reports John...

Joanne Jacobs
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Â


Scientists, engineers, chefs, gardeners become freelance teachers
An ecosystem of innovative schools and teaching specialists is growing in South Florida's Broward County, writes Ron Matus on ReimaginED....

Joanne Jacobs
Jan 12, 20232 min read
Â


Math and science are 'every human's birthright'
There's no need to "decolonise" math, writes John Armstrong in The Spectator. He's published an open letter criticizing a proposal...

Joanne Jacobs
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Â
Climate ed in PE, art . . . ?
New Jersey teachers are teaching about climate change in all grade levels and subjects, writes Caroline Preston on the Hechinger Report. ...

Joanne Jacobs
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Â
bottom of page