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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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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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26 states now require personal finance course for graduation

Articles, News, Resources for Parents / Naaz Modan

Financial literacy continues to become a prerequisite for many states in the USA. Personal finance requirements have ballooned from just eight states in 2020 to 26 states this year, according to Next Gen Personal Finance, which advocates that all high schoolers be required by 2030 to take at least one semester-long finance course before graduation.

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Black Families Turn to Microschools and Homeschool for ‘Safety’ in Education

Articles, News, Resources for Parents / Daniel Mollenkamp

Other advocates of education alternatives believe that microschools are a chance to assist public schools, either by trying out new methods for learning — which could then be reimported back into public schools if they work — or, in some cases, by providing community assistance. For Wood, of the Black Mothers Forum, microschools could represent a way

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Big Picture model part of alternative education push to improve Australia’s school system

Articles, News, Resources for Parents / Louise Miolin

In short: An alternative education model called Big Picture, which runs in many high schools across Australia, boasts a student-led curriculum and no exams. The stereotype that alternative education is only for “disruptive” students is not the case, educators in the system say. What’s next? A diverse range of learning styles and a reduced focus on

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The rise of ‘micro-schools’: Parents opt for alternative child learning amid public education concerns

Articles, News, Resources for Parents / Nikolas Lanum

Micro-schools offer students a small community as well as flexible schedules and assignments “A lot of micro-schools these days focus on project-based and experiential learning, too,” Barham said. “The kids I’ve met are really engaged because they’re not just sitting at desks — they’re out in the community, collaborating on hands-on projects and drawing real-world

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The Teen Brain – 10 minute short film

Articles, News, Resources, Resources for Parents / Micro Schools Network

Teens say, ”Understand us!” The Teen Brain is a new 10-minute short film that explores what’s happening in the teenage brain, illuminating that teenagers are emotionally brilliant super-learners with brains that are undergoing rapid and significant remodeling and development. It is based on the latest research on adolescence, and showcasing both teens and doctors and

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AI tutors are quietly changing how kids in the US study, and the leading apps are from China

Articles, News / Rita Liao

The two most popular AI helpers in the U.S., as of May, are both Chinese-owned. One-year-old Question AI is the brainchild of the founders of Zuoyebang, a popular Chinese homework app that has raised around $3 billion in equity over the past decade. Gauth, on the other hand, was launched by TikTok parent ByteDance in 2019. Since its inception,

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A Roadmap for Parents Rethinking School

Articles, News, Resources for Parents / Micro Schools Network

If What You’re Doing Isn’t Working, It’s Time to Switch Schools What Kids Need to Succeed at School What Should the Learning Experience Look Like? Alternative School Options Focus on Your Concerns to Decide What’s Right for You Navigate the Switch with Clear Next Steps Cut the Cord from Public School Without Breaking the Bank

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Five Reasons to Bring Our National Parks into the Classroom

Articles, News, Resources for Parents / Seth Kannarr

When we consider taking a vacation, we often make plans to visit our national parks. Whether it is the nostalgia from family road trips growing up, or just a desire to escape our daily routine and reconnect with the outdoors, over 300 million Americans travel to the 429 units managed by the National Park Service across the United States