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Progress in Reading Scores?
Earlier this month the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress report on 4th and 8th grade reading and math scores were released by the U.S. National Center for Educational Statistics. Reading scores continued to show no progress.
Teens IQ Scores May Fluctuate Dramatically Over Time
A teen’s IQ is not set in stone, according to a study published this month in Nature. In fact, the standard measure of intelligence — often used to predict future success — can fluctuate dramatically. “It was NOT the case … Continue reading
Improving Writing Support
According to a new report, there are three effective strategies instructors can employ to improve student writing skills. Published by the Alliance for Excellent Education, the report examines whether formative assessment can improve students’ writing skills and what techniques are … Continue reading
Congratulations – Aztec High School!
Laurie Treat, librarian at Aztec High School, Aztec, NM, wrote in to tell us exciting news. She won a Conoco Phillips grant to purchase Merit reading comprehension software for remediation and RtI for students who are non-proficient in reading.
Can Changing Reading and Writing Instruction Raise SAT Scores?
SAT reading scores in 2011 were the lowest on record. This is the second time in the past two decades that reading scores have fallen as much in a single year. It is well known that middle and high school students … Continue reading
Ghetto grammar robs the young of a proper voice
“Language is power. The ability for young people to communicate articulately and intelligently is of huge importance, not only for themselves but also for the way in which they are perceived by others,” writes Lindsay Johns in the August 16, … Continue reading
Greatest challenges teachers face for helping at-risk students
Recently, we conducted an informal survey about the greatest challenges teachers face for helping at-risk students. Their responses seemed to break out into various categories, which we present here.
3 New English Language Learning Bundles
Introducing 3 new suites of its online English language programs. The suites present several of Merit’s popular reading, vocabulary, writing, and grammar programs grouped by level of ability and offered at discounted prices. For information, pricing, tours, and implementation ideas … Continue reading
Cheating in Schools – Lessons Learned
The recent discovery of vast numbers of teachers in Atlanta who faked students’ scores on high stakes tests is an astonishing twist in the use of tests in U.S. public schools. To deal with this issue, some have called for … Continue reading
Need for College Remediation Linked to Before High School Performance
There is a clear link between college remediation needs and how well students performed before entering high school, according to data released by the New York City Department of Education. This analysis was published in a recent New York Times … Continue reading