Edutopia

23 Bell Ringers Teachers Love

We asked teachers for their favorite ways to start class. Nearly 400 responded—here are some of their best ideas.
CalMatters

California math scores are far below grade level. This screener will test students’ skills early

Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most ...
Daily Freeman on MSN

Kingston schools' reduction of 4th grade music instruction strikes wrong chord with parents

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Parents and teachers are pressing for a return of a fourth-grade music education as the schedule has been changed to emphasize improving math scores. During a Wednesday, Sept. 9, ...
Edutopia

Building Students’ Confidence and Understanding in Math

Students are better able to engage with and solve complex problems when they view themselves as capable mathematicians.

Nacogdoches ISD works to avoid potential TEA takeover as district improves accountability grade

Nacogdoches ISD is striving to improve three elementary schools' performance to avoid state intervention, focusing on ...
The Colorado Sun

Two rural Colorado schools serving many low-income students have made gains in reading and math. Here’s how.

Data dives, small-group work, recognizing kids in schoolwide assemblies has helped boost reading and math scores in these districts ...

2nd grade teacher continually cancels recess because of misbehavior: 'He is crying every day before school from anxiety about recess being cancelled'

Recess is arguably just as important as classes. When you were a kid, how did you feel about recess? It was likely the ...
Psychology Today

4 Lessons I’m Learning as a Second-Time Mom

If anything screams second child, let it be the fact that I am typing this post one-handed while I snuggle my second-born in her sixth week of life. As I watch my second daughter with fresh eyes ...