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How Can We Fix the National Reading Crisis?
There are pervasive misunderstandings among educators when it comes to reading research. But there’s a national awakening brewing, write three district leaders. Read more.
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Why Lunch, Exercise, Sleep, and Air Quality Matter at School Why Lunch, Exercise, Sleep, and Air Quality Matter at School
Lunches wolfed down in 15 minutes. Little or no recess. Sleep-deprived teens. And pollutant-filled indoor air. There’s mounting evidence that addressing these basic quality of life issues can improve students’ achievement and well-being. Read more.
Textbooks Alone Don't Boost Test Scores, Study Says
Schools need to do more than swap out textbooks to improve student achievement, according to researchers who tracked textbook adoptions in six states. Read more.
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Performance Assessment: 4 Best Practices
This isn't the first time states and schools have turned to projects, portfolios, exhibitions, and essays to measure students' learning. Here are lessons from the last go-around. Read more.

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