Month: January 2024

This article was written by John Fenserwald on December 21, 2023 and published by EdSource.   Initial findings from a study of a closely watched Oakland Unified program that recruits parents and neighbors as tutors show intriguing potential for other low-income school districts struggling to teach kids to read. By training recruits in phonics and…

This article was written by Matt Zalaznick on January 4, 2024 and published by District Aministration.    Superintendents and principals have long puzzled over how to smooth big K12 transitions, such as the leap from elementary to middle school. Michigan’s Orchard View Middle School has answered the question with a bold experiment: a school-within-a-school, powered…

This is a Press Release from the U.S. Department of Education.  As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing work to address academic recovery, including supporting student success in math and reading, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced $277 million in new grant awards to advance educational equity and innovation through the Education Innovation and Research (EIR)…

This article was written by Danielle Trigg on January 3, 2024 and published by Feast.  Developing mobile apps with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity is crucial in today’s diverse and technologically evolving world. This article aims to provide comprehensive insights into this vital aspect of app development. Understanding Accessibility and Inclusivity Accessibility in mobile…

This article was written by Molly Hagan on December 29, 2023 and published by The Child Mind Institute.  We think of learning disabilities as affecting kids in school, but challenges in skills like reading, writing, math, and language affect all aspects of life, not just academic performance. We are using them all the time —…