What is best way to teach fractions? When learning about fractions, do students learn procedures or concepts first? There are at least 5 different answers to this question, says a new study in Journal of Ed . . . keep reading
A tool for profiling student engagement A new tool to measure student engagement could help educators better target interventions for students at risk of academic failure, says a study in School Psychology Quarterly . . . keep reading
How words compete with one another in reading Do "neighbor words" or words that are a single letter different than a target word inhibit or facilitate reading the target word? A new study in the Journal of Experimental Psycho . . . keep reading
Mass. elementary teachers must pass math test Candidates to teach elementary school in Massachusetts will now need to pass both a general knowledge test and a math proficiency test to earn their license, even though 3 out of 4 failed the . . . keep reading
ELLs take 5-6 years to reach level playing field It takes five to six years for English Language Learners (ELLs) to become proficient enough at a language that they test equitably with native speakers, according to a recent study in Educ . . . keep reading
Little impact seen from student mentor programs Student-mentoring programs had no significant impact on students' academic achievement and engagement, interpersonal relationships and high-risk or delinquent behaviors, according to a Departm . . . keep reading
Including obesity prevention in after-school programs An after-school program that encouraged moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and healthy snacks resulted in a small but significant reduction in body fat percentage for students who attended . . . keep reading
