Curriculum and Learning

‘Academic Freedom’ Used as Basis of Bills To Question Evolution

May 12, 2008 State legislators are arguing that teachers have a right to raise doubts about that essential scientific theory as a matter of free speech.

Evolution Bills Die in Fla. Legislature

May 9, 2008, AP

Commentary

Why the Best Math Curriculum Won’t Be a Textbook

May 6, 2008 In a digital medium, teachers and students could have both a coherent, core-learning progression and specific adaptations that adjust that progression to local needs, write Charles Patton and Jeremy Roschelle.

Single-Sex Schooling Gets New Showcase

May 6, 2008 South Carolina is turning to single-sex classrooms to boost school choice and achievement, but critics question the effort's pace and wisdom.

Conferees Assess Progress on Math, Science Education

May 5, 2008 Despite lawmakers authorizing new federal math and science programs last year, they have not yet risen to the task of paying for those programs.

News Briefs

Hurdles May Loom for Move to Raise Diploma Bar in N.J.

May 6, 2008 The call for New Jersey to stiffen its high school graduation requirements has top state education officials applauding, but some advocates worried.

Federal Game Aims to Curb Youth Conflicts

April 29, 2008 A computer game created by a federal agency aims to teach children conflict-resolution skills and offer an alternative to violent computer and video games that have become popular with young people.

Writing Skills

April 29, 2008 Teens generally discount the writing skills they use to compose text messages, e-mail, report finds.

Financial Literacy

April 15, 2008 Young people’s financial know-how has gone from bad to worse, according to a nationwide survey.

Smaller Classes Seen As No Silver Bullet

April 8, 2008 Research does not provide evidence that a district should—or should not—try to improve learning by shrinking class sizes, a review finds.

Science Education

March 25, 2008 Three-quarters of adults say they do not have a good understanding of science, a survey finds.

More News Briefs

Evolution Bills Die in Legislature as Session Ends

May 5, 2008, AP Hotly debated evolution bills that critics said would inject religious doctrine into public schools in the guise of science died a quiet death Friday on the final day of the legislative session.

Reading First Doesn't Help Pupils 'Get it'

Updated: May 6, 2008 The $1 billion-a-year program has had no measurable effect on students’ reading comprehension, on average, a major federal report finds.

Clearing Up Possible Confusion About Urban Debate Leagues

April 29, 2008 The author contends that a recent Education Week article mischaracterizes urban debate leagues' work.

Playing Games in Classroom Helping Pupils Grasp Math

April 29, 2008 A growing body of research is revealing the potential benefits of using board games in the classroom to strengthen the mathematics skills of children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Commentary

The Ultimate Reality Show

April 29, 2008

La. Senate OKs Bill to Question Evolution, Global Warming

April 29, 2008, AP

Oregon Educator Chosen as 2008 Teacher of the Year

April 29, 2008, AP

Fla. House Passes Bill Requiring 'Critical Analysis' of Evolution

April 28, 2008, AP

Fla. Senate Passes Evolution Challenge Bill

April 24, 2008, AP

America Scouts Overseas to Boost Education Skills

April 22, 2008

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