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Why Standardized Testing Makes A Great Servant—And A Terrible Master

High-stakes testing season is around the corner. Is it time to rethink it? Standardized testing has become a major stressor for studentsgetty Every year, teachers and students across America brace for the usual drill: the next round of high-stakes …

Standardized Testing, Moves to Oral Therapy, and Cost Challenges Get Attention

The Standardized Testing Pendulum Swings Back

In the name of “equity,” many competitive colleges had stopped using entrance exams in their application process. Now, the pendulum has swung: Realizing that standardized tests actually do help school officials evaluate applications, administrators at …

UW-Stout: Game design programs ranked among international best by Princeton Review

Here’s How Foreign Education Systems Stack Up To America’s

Education William Potter / Shutterstock.com What makes an education system good? The first thing to understand is that public education is not isolated in a vacuum in any country. Education is a puzzle piece that contributes to the overall quality of …

Harvard Now Offers Remedial Math Acknowledging America’s Math Collapse

There is a lack of foundational algebra skills among American students. According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress math exam, 73 percent of eighth graders nationwide taking the test failed to score at the proficient level. Lance …

Reader's View: Parents need alternatives to public schools

Over the last several years, it has seemed, public-school unions, the DFL, Education Minnesota, and our governor have been trying to undermine and even eliminate charter and private schools, arguing we should only have public schools. (And Minnesota public …

Opinion: No more education money without more accountability

The Alaska State Capitol in Juneau. (istock/Getty Images) I attended the town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Sarah Vance on Saturday, April 12. It was held at Kenai Peninsula College in Homer, attended largely by proponents of the stripped-down version of …

No compromise on literacy bill as hearing deadline looms

A Fresno Unified student reads a book during class. Credit: Fresno Unified / Flickr TOP Takeaways The sponsors and opponents of a comprehensive, statewide approach to teaching early literacy are no closer to a deal than a year ago. The latest bill …

As Oregon Defies Trump On DEI In Schools, Its Students Are Falling Through The Cracks

When Oregon’s Democrat governor announced her state would defy President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion, she said she was doing it for a good reason: the kids. “Since the start of the new federal administration, I promised …

School board reduces third grade to two sections at Lennox Elementary

The Lennox School Board met April 14 and decided to reduce third grade from three sections to two next year at Lennox Elementary due to budgetary reasons. Stacy Lund, second grade teacher and parent of a child who will be in third grade next year, …

2025 Audi RS E-tron GT is a paradox

Breadcrumb Trail Links Reviews First Drives Vehicle types Electric Vehicles How can something so powerful and fast be so comfortable? 2025 Audi RS E-tron GT Article content This one was probably a personal record. Now, I don’t actually keep a spreadsheet …

State to release first school accountability grades in years after pandemic, legal delays

AUSTIN, Texas — Next week, schools across the state are set to receive their first accountability ratings in years after the pandemic and multiple lawsuits delayed their release. The Texas Education Agency grades schools just like their students on a scale …

Lawmakers once again seek to overhaul reading instruction

Education advocates are launching a new legislative push to overhaul reading instruction in Massachusetts public schools after a previous effort collapsed on Beacon Hill last year, even though standardized test scores had declined sharply. The legislation, …

Rock Valley Elementary principal Kruger to retire

ROCK VALLEY—Patti Kruger’s time as Rock Valley Elementary principal has been packed to the brim. She led the school through the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, coached the students to win a National Blue Ribbon in October and led students through the aftermath …

How to Make America Smart Again

Roosevelt Montás is an outspoken advocate for a humanistic liberal arts education rooted in transformative texts, particularly the Great Books tradition. As director of Columbia’s Center for the Core Curriculum from 2008 to 2018, he did more than anyone …

“It’s Impossible for Traditional Schools to Get Better”

Terry: Fascinating. What other changes are you picking up on? Steve: Whereas college used to be really the be all and end all of K–12 education—you know, the requisite, “That’s our goal. Get my child into college and everything will be better.”—parents now …

Harvard becomes the first American university to directly reject the demands of the Donald Trump administration

Harvard has become the first American university to directly refuse to comply with the demands of President Donald Trump's administration, heralding a rare confrontation between the federal government and the nation's richest and most prestigious …

Parents react to new letter grade calculations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/KARK)—The Arkansas Board of Education proposes a new letter grade calculation, which caused mixed reactions from parents. According to our content partner KARK, the Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System measures a …

New Ways to Upgrade Tired Flowerbeds With Showstopping Summer Bulbs

FlowerBulb.eu Lists Top 5 Summer Bulbs That Bring Color and Texture to the Garden PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spring is knocking on the door, and it's time to get planning. This year, consider summer …

Taking the Wheel: A New Career Book Empowering Women to Control Their Destiny in an Evolving World of Work

Driving Innovation and Career Success: Inspiring Women to Navigate Workplace Challenges and Shape Their Futures NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Book Empowers Women to Succeed in a Changing Business World …

Alfa History and ARtGlass Unite to Bring Saudi Heritage to Life Through Augmented Reality

AL RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alfa History (of the Falcon Group), the Middle East’s premier historical research and cultural storytelling company, has partnered with ARtGlass, the global leader in wearable …

This is a new argument for the existence of God based on personhood from Dr. Chris Steed

TOMAH, WI, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Observer and the Observed: Valuable Personhood and a Theory of Everything This book approaches the God-question in a different way than normal: from the perspective of …

Empower Kidz Welcomes New Director and Prepares for June 2025 Opening

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Empower Kidz, a premier drop-in childcare center serving families in the Lakeway area, is proud to announce its official grand opening in June 2025. Designed to meet the evolving …

Planting Seeds of Growth: Carla Lomack Empowers Entrepreneurs at The Liquidity Event

Carla Lomack shares five practical TAPs for business growth at The Liquidity Event, inspiring entrepreneurs to lead, connect, and grow with class. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 20, 2025, The Liquidity …

School Management System Market to Reach USD 89.0 Billion by 2032 | Global Growth Driven by Digital Learning Revolution

The school management system market is expanding rapidly with rising demand for digital learning tools and administrative automation across global institutions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report …

Financial Literacy Course Earns A-G Certification from the University of California – Money Vehicle

As California High Schools search to meet the new state mandate requiring Financial Literacy to graduate, Money Vehicle receives statewide stamp of approval! SAN BERNARDINO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Money Vehicle …

Sparkrock Awarded Platinum Supplier Partner Status in OECM’s 2024 Supplier Recognition Program

Recognized for service excellence, Sparkrock earns OECM’s top honor for empowering nonprofits, K–12 schools, and public sector organizations in Ontario. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sparkrock, a leading provider of …

Divorce Speaker and Author Kristy Bailey of The Divorce Upside Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kristy Bailey, a divorce speaker and author, introduces her latest book, The Divorce Upside, a powerful guide specifically crafted to help individuals thrive after divorce. With …

Emotion Code and Body Code Practitioner Lindsey Ebert of Healing With Light Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lindsey Ebert, a dedicated healer and certified practitioner, is thrilled to announce the launch of her comprehensive healing services utilizing the Emotion Code and …

Healer Donna Howald Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

WOODLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Imagine a life where you feel more at ease in your body, where aches and pains no longer dictate your daily experience, and where past traumas no longer define your present. While …

Credit.Org Introduces Free Reverse Mortgage Education Program

The Online Course Provides Transparent Financial Guidance for Informed Decisions RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid inflation and weakening affordability, many Americans are turning to reverse mortgages as a …

HIPAA Security Rule with NPRM, Complimentary Webinar

HIPAA Academy Provides Insight on Forthcoming Updates WAUKEE, IA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ecfirst, Home of The HIPAA Academy, will host a complimentary webinar on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT, focused on …

InterHarmony Artists Perform Piano Trios and Opera Arias in Phantom of the Archduke at Carnegie Hall on April 24 at 8PM

The InterHarmony showcase will be like an easel with a phantom of fantasies on a colorful musical palette in the evening’s key work, Beethoven’s Archduke Trio. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The InterHarmony …

ذا بريف تيبل تطلق أولى فعالياتها في الإمارات

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ١١أبريل 2025، من خلال فعالية حيّة كاملة العدد، مليئة بالمشاعر والقصص الإنسانية، بمناسبة إطلاق الحلقة رقم 300 بمحطة بارزة في رحلته يوم الجمعة The Brave Table [دبي، الإمارات: …

Polynize and FITGMR Launch the Poly Performance Network to Redefine Human Potential in the AI Era

Polynize and FITGMR have announced the formation of the Poly Performance Network, preparing individuals and organizations to thrive in an AI-driven future. WHITEFIELD, NH, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two global leaders in …

UniversityWafer, Inc. Expands Access to Undoped Float Zone Silicon Wafers to Empower Cutting-Edge University Research

Undoped Silicon Wafers for university researchers BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UniversityWafer, Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced semiconductor substrates, is proud to announce the expansion of its …

Canadian Institute for Historical Education Launches Campaign about Restoring the Legacy of Historical Figures

#ContextMatters campaign comes during pivotal federal election season when Canadian sovereignty is under siege and patriotism on the rise. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Canadian Institute for Historical Education ( …

A Journey Etched in Red Earth: Paul Rushworth-Brown’s Outback Odyssey Captivates Early Readers

Historical Fiction Masterfully Blends Romance, Adventure, and First Nation's Wisdom Across the Australian Outback SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed historical fiction author Paul Rushworth-Brown returns …