Joanne Jacobs5 days ago2 minCompetency counts: No lectures, no mandatory classes, lots of tests"Competency-based education," which assesses students on skills rather than seat time, is finally becoming a reality for vocational...
Joanne JacobsJul 283 minU.S. schools devalue academics, celebrate failureAre you excessively cheerful? Did you turn your frown upside down and now it's stuck that way? David Steiner will remove your...
Joanne JacobsJul 261 minWhat works in teaching English (discussion) may not work in teaching mathThe most effective use of class time depends on the subject, concludes a study conducted in high-poverty English high schools, reports...