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Empowering kids: How children's test preparation books boost learning

Helping children navigate test preparation can feel overwhelming for parents, but with the right strategies and resource ...
CNN

Kids are in a ‘reading recession,’ as test scores continue to decline

Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist. Her sixth graders dance together as a “pre-celebration” to boost their ...
NPR

Kids' test scores began declining way before COVID. These schools are making gains

The annual Education Scorecard shows the nation's schools still rebounding from serious losses in math and reading, but it also found those declines began well before the pandemic. A report out today ...
The New York Times

It’s Becoming Impossible to Know How Your Kid Is Doing in School

Dr. Kalil is a professor of public policy at the University of Chicago. Dr. Rury is an assistant professor of economics at Oregon State University. See more of our coverage in your search ...
Education Week

Parents Think Their Kids Are Learning a Lot at School. What Do Students Say?

Parents think their children are more engaged with school and enjoy their time there much more than they actually do, a gap in understanding that could signal that both parents and schools are missing ...