Apprenticeships are a Trending Alternative to College — But There’s a Hitch
“Those employers are really dang hard to find,” says Brittany Williams, chief partnerships officer at Edu-REACH — it stands for Rural Education Achievement for Community
Gaps Worsen, But Hope Persists: 6 Takeaways From a Devastating International Math Test
“There’s a dwindling middle,” said Peggy Carr, commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, which is responsible for administering TIMSS in this country. Carr
Is Calculus an Addiction That College Admissions Officers Can’t Shake?
Interviews with 10 of the survey respondents, however, indicated that views may be shifting. One admissions official at a public research university said they were
Book Reading Goals for Young Readers with Traci Thomas
Ki Sung: Traci Thomas, you read a lot of books, and in your podcast, you also talk about a book you’re reading with your twin
What is the Best Way to Practice Gratitude?
We all hear about the importance of practicing gratitude, particularly around this time of year. If you celebrate Thanksgiving, you are likely to go around
Falling Behind in School Hurts. Belonging Can Help Students Trust and Learn
According to Cohen, these types of positive messages, when conveyed credibly, “can really undo a lot of the damage of these past experiences that these
When Students Repair School Chromebooks, Meaningful Skills Are Developed
According to research, project-based learning can improve students’ retention and engagement. Additionally, project-based learning is well-suited to support 21st century skills, including critical thinking and
Taking Exams in Blue Books? They’re Back to Help Curb AI Use and Rampant Cheating
When writing by hand, visual motor systems in the brain that support reading are more active, said Sophia Vinci-Booher, an assistant professor of educational neuroscience
A Visual Way of Learning Numbers Without Counting Gains Popularity
“Although most kids learn to subitize up to three or four by the time they go to kindergarten, there are some kids who just don’t
This year’s FAFSA is officially open. Early review says it’s ‘a piece of cake’
MorraLee Keller, of the college access nonprofit National College Attainment Network (NCAN), says this year’s form looks almost identical to the one from last year,