Senate Rejects Attempt to Kill La. Science Act published on Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:00 -0400
The Louisiana Senate overwhelmingly rejected an attempt Monday to repeal a 2008 law that permits public school science teachers to use material outside of the adopted textbook in the classroom....
Mobile Apps Make Field Trips More Interactive published on Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:00 -0400
With "augmented reality" technology, teachers can transform a pond or an empty lot into a vibrant classroom....
We Must Create Opportunities for STEM Learning published on Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:00 -0400
Our country is in trouble. That's the key takeaway from Sara Martinez Tucker's experience as the undersecretary in the U.S. Department of Education....
Children's Spatial Skills Seen as Key to Math Learning published on Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:00 -0400
All that time cutting paper and tracing shapes helps young pupils master math later on, according to new research....
Informal Science Sector Aims to Play Standards Role published on Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:00 -0400
Institutions such as zoos and museums, as well as after-school programs and science competitions, could relieve capacity concerns....
Common Core Supporters Firing Back published on Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:00 -0400
Backers of the common core intensify their efforts to tout the standards in the face of high-profile opposition in some states....
Ready for College published on Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:00 -0400
Thirty-eight states assess juniors for college readiness, and 21 offer structured interventions to get high school students up to speed for crediting-bearing postsecondary work....
Impact on Waivers, Grants Mulled in Common-Core Pushback published on Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:00 -0400
As states weigh dropping the common core, policymakers must consider whether that would jeopardize federal NCLB waivers and competitive grants....
Common Science Standards Face Capacity Issues published on Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:00 -0400
Investment needs for teacher training, curriculum materials, and assessments are likely to slow the pace of implementation....
NAEP Economics Results Highlight Proficiency Gaps published on Tue, 07 May 2013 00:05:00 -0400
More than half of American 12th graders lack proficiency in economics, according to new results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress...