Despite a national focus on the science of reading, states, including California, are not doing enough to support and train teachers to effectively teach literacy, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCQ). Over the past decade, 32 states have passed laws or implemented policies related to evidence-based reading […]
Key Points To promote personal and community development, the state of California has launched the #Californiaforall College Corps program. This initiative will bring positive change not only to the students who participate, but also to the communities they serve. At the heart of the College Corps program is the first paid state service and career […]
All-white school board votes 5-2 to stop offering black history and literature courses. A Missouri school board that previously voted to repeal an anti-discrimination resolution has now voted in favor of eliminating black history and literature electives. The seven-member Francis Howell School Board voted 5-2 Thursday night to stop offering black history and black literature […]
The dining room is a learning lab, the living room is a classroom, and the backyard is a playground. Amy’s Anthem home is also a school. High Point Academy serves 11 students ages 6-14 and features a “hands-on, project-based approach to learning that builds real-world problem-solving skills and critical thinking”. Amy provides a safe space […]
Marijuana Tax Revenue Will Now Benefit Children and Their Families Anchorage, Alaska, will soon benefit from an additional $5 million to $6 million a year in child care and early education funding, thanks to voter-approved Proposition 14, also known as the “Take Care of Kids” measure, in April. A 5 percent sales tax on marijuana […]
