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The science of reading: Understanding what works in early reading instruction
Today there is a wealth of information and scientific research on how children learn to read. The science of reading has informed effective, evidence-based practices for how children should be taught to read. Yet even with the knowledge of what works when it comes to early reading instruction, some 68 percent of fourth-graders read at […]
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January 21st, 2020
Posted in Education News, Reading Instruction
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How education leaders view innovation
According to a 2018 national survey on education innovation by the Education Week Research Center, roughly two-thirds of school principals and three-quarters of district administrators expect innovation to be a high or very high priority in the future. The motives that are driving education leaders to innovate vary depending on their specific role. For example, […]
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January 21st, 2020
Posted in School Leaders
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Curriculum reform: Can a higher-quality textbook alone improve student achievement?
According to a recent policy paper published by the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, switching to a higher-quality math textbook did not improve student achievement across the six Common Core states that were studied. These findings refute the notion that curriculum alone — namely textbooks and supporting instruction materials — is enough […]
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January 15th, 2020
Posted in Curriculum Advances
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