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TouchMath Introduces Innovative Solutions to Increase Math Accessibility and Dyscalculia Advocacy, Empowering Students and Teachers

eSchool News

These groundbreaking solutions aim to bridge mathematical gaps and advance dyscalculia advocacy. However, only about 15% of students have been screened for dyscalculia, while 40% of math teachers report students performing below grade level. Unlike dyslexia, dyscalculia lacks systematic tracking in the U.S. While more than 45 U.S.

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The State of Computer Science Report Reveals Progress and Challenges in US Education

eSchool News

The 7th annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States dropped today. I had the chance to speak with Sean Roberts, VP of US Strategy from Code.org and get a pre-brief before today’s release. Dig in to the whole report here. Scroll down for some takeaways and data highlights.

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PROOF POINTS: A third of public school children were chronically absent after classrooms re-opened, advocacy group says

The Hechinger Report

Chang points out that five states reported a decrease in chronic absenteeism – an improvement in student attendance – during some of the worst days of the pandemic. “I Chang says that scheduled teacher visits to families’ homes are a “proven strategy.” Attendance Works disputes these official figures. I don’t think so,” said Chang.

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Inside Canada’s 50-year fight for national child care

The Hechinger Report

This movement came after decades of structured, organized advocacy , much of which started after the commission’s report. Canadian labor groups have also supported the efforts , something that has recently become a more prominent strategy in the United States, especially after efforts to pass child care legislation faltered in 2022.

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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

But with some smart strategies, early outreach, and a welcoming environment, you can do it! 3] Engaged families report trusting teachers more and understand more clearly the role school plays in their child’s life.[2] Use these strategies to facilitate parent-teacher relationships in a setting that works best for them.

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OPINION: Left out: Dreamers miss too may education opportunities that could change their lives

The Hechinger Report

In some instances, state tuition and financial aid policies explicitly exclude undocumented students; in others, length of residency requirements exclude recent immigrants, recent reporting by The Hechinger Report revealed. Too often, advocacy for the future overshadows immediate opportunities to expand Dreamers’ college access.

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Unlocking the Power of Creativity and AI: Preparing Students for the Future Workforce

Edsurge

Brian Johnsrud Global Head of Education Learning and Advocacy at Adobe The past two years have witnessed a notable surge in the use of artificial intelligence within education, marked by increased investment, deployment and integration into various educational practices. Teachers need strategies and thought partnerships.