Howard Dvorsky

Reading fluency — the ability to read accurately, automatically and with appropriate expression — remains a critical yet often overlooked component of literacy development. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 68 percent of U.S. students are not reading at proficient levels. By fourth grade, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Research sho...[Read More]

When he teaches a math class, Tom Fisher wants students to feel confused. At least, he wants them to feel that way occasionally and temporarily. Mostly an administrator these days, Fisher still teaches honors algebra at Breakwater, a pre-K-8th independent school in Portland, Maine. For Fisher, it’s important to mingle math and play. It’s not the conventional way to teach the subject, Fisher says. ...[Read More]

The Max Schoenfeld School, a public school in the Bronx serving one of the poorest communities in the nation, is taking an innovative approach to improving student literacy.

If we are not aware of this relative mediocrity, it’s an indictment of our vision. If we are, it is an indictment of our character. Source

Explore how educational data analytics empowers K12 educators to make data-driven decisions. Learn about its uses, who benefits, and how it improves student success while maintaining data privacy. The post Let’s Talk About Educational Data Analytics first appeared on EdTechReview.

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and American chip company Intel recently announced the launch of the ‘AI for Entrepreneurship’ micro-learning module for young innovators across India, with the aim of training 1 lakh youngsters through the initiative. The post Govt & Intel Partner to Empower Youth With AI Entrepreneurship Skills first appeared on EdTechReview.

Have you ever made a student cry? I have. Earlier this year, one of my fourth grade students kept disrupting my instructions during class. This behavior was unusual for her. I had taught her all of last year, and she had always been attentive and engaged. I tried various classroom management strategies: positive narration, proximity and whole-class attention-getters. Nothing worked. Finally, I iss...[Read More]

A smooth financial journey is a critical part of the overall student experience, according to a new report from Flywire that surveyed 250 higher-ed CFOs and financial leaders. The post 4 key priorities for higher-ed finance leaders appeared first on eCampus News.

Medicaps University, an institution that empowers students and professionals in a diverse environment, has formed strategic partnerships with South Korea’s Woosong University and Malaysia’s INTI University to offer an innovative student exchange programme. The post Medicaps University & Global Universities Unite on Innovative Student Exchange Programme first appeared on EdTechRevie...[Read More]

Jamboree Education, a leading provider of test prep and academic counselling for students aspiring to study abroad, has launched four new centres across India, bringing the total to 34 centres. The post Jamboree Education Launches 4 New Centres Across India first appeared on EdTechReview.

Policymakers across the political spectrum ran for office on child care issues in 2024. From the presidential campaigns to local races, Democrats and Republicans both acknowledged that our early care and learning systems are not functioning for families, educators or their communities. “You have to be willing to think about the work differently, and to use a phrase that my progressive friends like...[Read More]

Additive grading is method of grading that starts all students at zero and adds points for accomplishments and mastery. Source