If Ms. Smith’s 8th grade algebra class works through 10 word problems in an hour, and Ms. Jones’ class works through 10 equation problems during the same time, which class is likely to learn more math ...

Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Both articles are deep and perceptive, drawing on the experiences of both students and faculty as ...

Regardless of whether Georgetown University’s incoming first-years are studying hard science or humanities, all are united by a common obligation to the university’s core curriculum — in particular, ...

ONE out of every three students who enter college fails to graduate. One out of nine is sufficiently emotionally disturbed to need medical leave, hospitalization, or extensive and intensive ...

Private school owners continue to face financial struggles after the state dramatically expanded the school voucher program ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. This summer was filled with stress for Leslie Valdovinos as she awaited her financial ...