Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum − a literacy expert explains what’s changing
The new curriculum is grounded in research on how kids best learn to read. But it will take teachers time to learn which ...
More states ditch exams as high school grad requirements
A backlash to standardized tests has been fueled by complaints about classroom time and preparation for the future.
2 Weeks to CLAT: Strategies for Every Level of Preparation by Expert Mentor Rajneesh Singh
For well-prepared students, mock tests remain crucial but should be approached with caution to avoid burnout. I recommend ...
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Should a Country Speak a Single Language?
(My own anecdotal offering: My grandmother, who never finished high school, spoke five languages fluently ... a standard list ...
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Commentary: Who deserves the blame for the decline in young people’s reading habits?
we’ve categorized the books young people love as not “real” reading. Our educational culture has prioritized test scores over meaningful reading engagement. We’ve communicated that reading matters ...
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Harvard Kennedy School leads with ideas
Harvard Kennedy School faculty members Erica Chenoweth and Julia Minson explain the motivation and science behind the school’s new Candid and Constructive Conversations initiative. Harvard Kennedy ...