New Program to Invest in Digital Tools for K-12 Science Instruction
By Liana Heitin Loewus August 4, 2015 at 3:00 PM
NewSchools Ignite, a project launched by the NewSchools Venture Fund, would make awards to companies and nonprofits for amounts between $50,000 and $150,000.
Education Technology Instructional Materials STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Next Generation Science Standards Get Mixed Reviews From Genetics Experts
By Liana Heitin Loewus August 4, 2015 at 10:36 AM
The Next Generation Science Standards do a better job overall of covering genetics than most previous state standards, but are missing some key content, according to a new study.
Education Research STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math State Education Initiatives
Latino Children a Focus of USA Swimming Foundation's 2015 Campaign
By Jacob Bell July 31, 2015 at 7:14 PM
The campaign seeks to teach 800,000 children to swim by the end of the year.
Curriculum Education Research Instructional Materials
College Board Releases Revised AP U.S. History Framework
By Catherine Gewertz July 31, 2015 at 10:07 AM
Revisions respond to intense criticism last year that the framework emphasized negative aspects of American history.
Advanced Placement Social Studies/History/Civics Standards
Pluto Photos Give Teachers New Avenues for Space Lessons
New Horizon's photos are helping Pluto make its way to center stage in and out of school.
Curriculum Education Technology Evolution Instructional Materials STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Closed Captioning: An 'Undervalued' Method for Reading Improvement?
By Liana Heitin Loewus July 29, 2015 at 3:46 PM
In a new Education Week commentary piece, public radio reporter Monica Brady-Myerov argues that reading same-language subtitles can boost students' literacy.
Early Childhood Education Education Research English/Language Arts Instructional Materials Reading/Literacy/English language arts
Music Class May Help Students' Language Skills, Study Finds
By Jacob Bell July 29, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Students who took music classes developed improved and lasting phonological skills that can translate to language abilities, new research finds.
Arts Education Curriculum Education Research English/Language Arts Instructional Materials
Free AP Lessons Offered Online in Calculus, Physics, Macroeconomics
A MOOC-provider teams up with the College Board to release materials aimed at students who are underrepresented in AP classes.
Advanced Placement College Readiness Curriculum Education Research Education Technology Instructional Materials STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Testing and Accountability
Gender Gaps at the Math Olympiad: Where Are the Girls?
By Liana Heitin Loewus July 27, 2015 at 10:35 AM
Last week, a U.S. team won the International Math Olympiad for the first time in 21 years. But the U.S. team, like many others in the competition, was all male.
'Glee Meets Mean Girls': Can TV Contest Spur Girls into Science?
By Sarah D. Sparks July 22, 2015 at 4:03 PM
A high school-themed television show is a finalist to promote science interest among young girls.