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Study reveals impact of homework on student achievement in math and science

Articles, News, Resources / Maynooth University

Frequency over duration The study highlights that the frequency of homework is more important than its duration. Daily homework assignments were found to be most effective for improving mathematics achievement, while science performance benefited most from homework assigned three to four times a week. Effectiveness of shorter assignments Short-duration homework tasks, lasting up to 15 minutes, were […]

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In Most Microschools, Accountability Is to Parents – Not the Public

Articles, News, Resources, Resources for Parents / Linda Jacobson

Most leaders of unconventional schools use methods like observation, student presentations and projects to track progress, but more than half also use standardized tests or assessments built into online curriculum — like DreamBox and Zearn. Leaders of such programs say parents are their number one audience for the data. But with more states allowing families

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Small classes, field trips every day: What’s a microschool?

Articles, News / Scott Gelman

Formal microschools can be set up in different ways. They can be established as private schools, which can be accredited or unaccredited. Microschools may also be launched as learning hubs that follow a given state’s home schooling rules. Some are opened by licensed teachers, others are launched by parents. Microschools serve an average of about

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How movement can enhance learning

Articles, News / Lauren Barack

Elementary school students benefit from movement during the school day, and this can be particularly beneficial when tied to elementary literacy curriculum. There are strategies educators can use to embed movement in their lesson plans either on their own or by partnering with others. Teachers can bring movement right into the classroom by moving desks

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Schools Should Follow Business’ Lead To Prep Kids For Future

Articles, News / Siri Fiske

More U.S. students are graduating high school than ever before, with the nationwide completion rate close to 90%. But that seemingly good news hides a worrisome fact: far too many students are unprepared for life after graduation. Findings based on state data paint a bleak picture. For instance, in California last year, only 44% of

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Excited girls using chemistry set together in elementary science classroom

Socioeconomic factors partially at play in racial achievement gaps

Articles, News / Kara Arundel

Social and economic characteristics can partially explain reading, math and science achievement gaps among racial and ethnic groups of elementary school students, according to a study released Wednesday by nonprofit think tank Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Between 34% and 64% of the achievement gap between Black and White students can be explained by socioeconomic factors

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CM wants 300 micro schools to enroll 0.3m out-of-school children

Articles, News / Micro Schools Network

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has given the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) a target of establishing 300 micro schools to enroll 0.3 million out-of-school children and hire 600 women facilitators. He has sanctioned Rs800 million for this purpose.

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Nearly 60% of grades don’t match student test scores

Articles, News / Kara Arundel

Grading practices in U.S. schools are antiquated and “out of step” with other contemporary K-12 efforts, according to a study published last month by the Equitable Grading Project, a nonprofit research organization that promotes equitable grading practices.

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Some Entrepreneurs Are Betting Big on Microschools

Articles, News / Chrissa Olson

Movie studios, school buses, auto repair shops: The microschool model can turn almost any place into a one-room schoolhouse. But are CEOs ready to be headmasters?

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Swish: Teaching fractions on the basketball court

Articles, News / Kara Arundel

Students in two southern California school districts are jumping to understand rational numbers on the basketball court, and the engaging series of games — known as Fraction Ball — are already showing significant results. Fraction Ball uses movement-based activities to help students working at 3rd, 4th and 5th grade math levels make meaningful connections between math lessons

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Personalized Learning And AI: Revolutionizing Education

Articles, News / Cristian Randieri

Significant advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly changing many aspects of our lives, including education. These changes come with benefits and challenges. Targeted learning experiences are gradually replacing once universally considered valid traditional teaching methods. AI enables these new methods to analyze vast amounts of data to personalize teaching. According to a study by Ptatam et al.,

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What Are Micro-Schools and How Do They Help Black Kids Learn?

Articles, News, Resources, Resources for Parents / Hannah Nwoko

New micro-schools may be a solution for a one-size-fits-all education system that many Black parents say doesn’t serve their children properly… Micro-schools like hers offer several benefits that can positively impact educational experiences and outcomes for Black children. One key advantage is the level of support provided, which contributes to improved student outcomes. She outlines

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