Aurora district pivots, reveals plan to drop discredited reading curriculum
Three-quarters of Aurora third-graders can’t read proficiently and the school board has made improving literacy rates a top priority
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Katy Anthes will lead a book study and offer private and small group coaching to help school district leaders and others tamp down heated rhetoric.
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Researchers think there is potential for artificial intelligence to aid in identifying students who might have previously gone unrecognized.
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The Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative’s recent report found that 14% of students took at least one dual credit course in the 2021-22 school year.
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In his first two years, New York City schools Chancellor David Banks has made literacy his focal point. Will budget cuts threaten his progress?
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Board President and Vice President Reginald Streater and Mallory Fix-Lopez will remain in their roles for the time being. Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker could pick new board members.
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Denver Public Schools is spending federal COVID money on a curriculum of mental health activities to help reduce students’ anxiety.