A reading revolution: Schools turn to science-based approach
John Parent sat in the kindergarten classroom in wonderment as he saw the "science of reading" paying off in October 2023. "They're reading CVC words, three-letter words with consonant-vowel-consonant ...
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The buzz around teaching facts to boost reading is bigger than the evidence for it
People with more knowledge tend to be better readers. That’s not proof that increasing knowledge improves reading. It could be that higher achieving kids like learning about the world and enjoy ...
America's kids are still behind in reading and math. These schools are defying the trend
The average American student remains half a grade level behind pre-pandemic levels of achievement in both reading and math ...
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Little Rock School Board discusses standardized test scores, success of Ignite Reading program
The Little Rock School Board is starting to see the results from the state's new ATLAS standardized tests. While many ...
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Diversity: In a 1st, scientific assessment of animal species at PTR in Jharkhand
RANCHI: In a first, Rapid Faunal Survey is being conducted ... A rapid faunal survey is a scientific assessment of the animal species in a specific area. It uses a variety of techniques to collect ...
Commentary: How SC built a better foundation for student literacy
Kymyona Burk with ExcelinEd singles out South Carolina, Alabama and Indiana for making progress teaching students to read and ...
Nearly half of Green Bay Schools' K-3 students are 'at risk' of not meeting reading goals, district says
New required reading "screeners" help districts understand where students struggle. In GBAPS, nearly half score low enough to put them "at risk." ...
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Up First from NPR
NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET ...
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Bill requiring 'universal screening' of kindergartners before moving on to first grade passes Kentucky state House committee
A bill that would require kindergarteners to be screened before advancing to first grade passed the state House Primary and Secondary Education Committee Wednesday morning.
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The ABCs of the CPI: How the Corruption Perceptions Index is calculated
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is the most widely used global corruption ranking in the world. It measures how corrupt each country’s public sector is perceived to be, according to experts and ...
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Learn about real property assessments
The tax rate is 1 percent plus any voter-approved bond indebtedness and direct assessments. When your property changes hands or you build something new, its value is updated to match current market ...
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NHL 1st Period Stats Totals Betting
Betting on NHL first-period totals can feel a little like watching the 100m sprint at a track and field event. We love sporting events of all kinds, but the best part of a football game, baseball game ...