The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2018

After three years in an expeditionary learning school, students outpaced traditional school peers by 7 months in reading achievement and 10 months in math, according to a 2013 study by Mathematica Policy Research that EL commissioned. Overall, the approach gets good academic marks. Also, expeditions are embedded in the real world.

Middle School 111

Middle School Library Elementary School Tradition 111

Studies Weekly

MARCH 15, 2024

Making Education More Equitable Universal pre-K can give families their economic footing. In the long term, better access to education means increased economic opportunities for families and a more equitable society. 2013, May 2). The benefits of universal quality education reach everyone. First Five Years Fund. 2023, May 23).

K-12 52

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2019

And Nichols College, where Maymon is a junior double-majoring in economics and finance, fit the same profile: small and with a comparatively low endowment and a student body drawn mostly from a few surrounding states. “It million in 2013 to $15.4 To reduce costs, a few are cutting money-losing programs.

Political Science 103

Political Science Government Professional Development Teaching 103

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

In several districts, the percentage of uncertified teachers has doubled since 2013-14. If these programs can succeed in their mission to expand the teaching workforce, experts say they could fulfill two critical needs: easing the teacher shortage and bolstering economic development in the Mississippi Delta.

Tutoring 96

Tutoring High School Civics Teaching 96

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In addition to the economic consequences of a glut of college graduates, many also decry the personal, social and financial costs created by a system that creates intense pressure for students to get into a top college. Parents also pay a high price for top test rankings. Related: How does South Korea outpace the U.S. in engineering degrees?

Middle School 59

Middle School Government Tutoring Economics 59

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2018

That’s why Murray said Jackson is also stepping up efforts to hire new teachers by increasing starting pay and offering curriculum support and professional development opportunities. She was widowed in 2013, and lost her son in 2015. Viola Owens is one of the retired teachers who came out of retirement to help.

Education 80

Education Middle School Public School Teaching 80

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 10, 2017

No official count is kept, but interest is very high, according to Pamela Bernards, director of professional development at the National Catholic Educational Association. The 2008 economic crisis compounded the situation, as fewer families could afford tuition, said Patrick Haggarty, the superintendent of Seattle’s Catholic schools.

K-12 91

K-12 Charter School Public School Cultures 91

Studies Weekly

JANUARY 10, 2024

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Artifacts 52

Artifacts Primary Sources K-12 Psychology 52

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

A 2013 Mathematica Policy Research study of several EL middle schools found that after three years the EL students had made significant gains in reading and math compared to other middle school students. About 80 percent are African-American, and 45 percent are classified as “economically disadvantaged.”.

K-12 63

K-12 Charter School Middle School Elementary School 63

The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2018

In an effort to bring social studies back and make it more coherent and challenging, the National Council for Social Studies in 2013 published the C3 Framework , an inquiry-based guide for states to use as a supplement to the Common Core standards. Often, educators say, that training is lacking.

Social Studies 111

Social Studies Civics Controversial Topics Elementary School 111

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This broad field draws upon various disciplines, such as anthropology, archeology, economics, geography, history, law, and philosophy. Aspects of economics, geography, history, and civics weave together to inform deep learning experiences that reinforce students’ understanding of their place in the world.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 6, 2017

In 2013, the legislature passed Act 77, the “Flexible Pathways Initiative,” which encourages schools to expand opportunities to programs like work-based learning, increase access to virtual learning experiences, and amplify the number of dual enrollment courses. He said it encouraged him to pursue finance and economics in college.

High School 92

High School Economics Tradition Social Studies 92

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The school, which serves more than 700 students on three campuses in the state, was co-founded in 2013 by Laura Cassidy, a retired breast cancer surgeon whose husband is Republican U.S. Three dozen other teachers have taken an online course on dyslexia and are receiving other professional development, according to Cassidy.

Charter School 84

Charter School Education Private School K-12 84