The retention problem (“Data Show Retention Disparities,” March 7, 2012) has its origins in the development of the age-grading system, which began in the late 1830s to cope with the rising population ...

Small group math instruction outside of regular class time helped kindergartners in high-poverty schools perform better in math in a study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan. More ...

Through a combination of blended learning, individualized instruction, and enthusiasm, online biology teacher Leslie Fetzer’s dedication to helping her special-needs students develop core learning ...

In this study involving fifth- and sixth-grade students in an urban school system, both individual instruction within instrumental music classrooms and student subject variables were examined for ...

Post by Panayiota (Pani) Kendeou & Kristen McMaster, University of Minnesota Making Inferences: The Cornerstone of Reading Comprehension Despite the persistent efforts of researchers, policy makers, ...

Everyone can use a little extra support; this is especially true in the often turbulent middle- and high-school years. That’s where Fusion Academy comes in. Specializing in a personalized educational ...

Students who consistently receive individualized reading instruction from first through third grade become better readers than those who don't, according to new research. Students who consistently ...

The International Literacy Association is a professional membership organization dedicated to promoting high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating ...

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Families searching for strong special-needs programs outside Chicago will find excellent options across the suburbs. These schools and cooperatives serve students with disabilities through inclusive ...