A basic understanding in math and financial literacy is key in determining future academic readiness and success. The increasing demand for STEM talent means a heavier reliance on math performance. However, American students currently underperform in this area, with only 42 percent of U.S. fourth-graders ranking as Proficient on the National Assessment of Educational Progress […]
A report written by the New America Foundation, Beyond Subprime Learning: Accelerating Progress in Early Education, outlines a system for children birth through eight. The system describes the unique roles for everyone interacting with children in order to promote education and positive learning experiences. The following eight actions are necessary to achieve a seamless birth […]
Standards and Policy Recommendations for Effective Oversight The Annenberg Institute for School Reform (AISR) presents standards and policy recommendations to ensure that public charter schools are transparent and accountable. One recommendation is that public school districts and charter schools should collaborate to determine the location of schools and develop academic and extracurricular programs. To create […]
A report from the Alliance for Excellent Education and the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education (SCOPE) finds that done right, technology can aid student achievement and boost engagement. Rather than replace teachers, proper implementation involves pairing technology with teachers who provide in-class support, particularly benefiting at-risk students. Linda Darling-Hammond, the faculty director of […]
