Few elementary education programs give future teachers enough exposure to foundational math concepts, like number sense and algebraic reasoning, before they reach the classroom. That’s the upshot of a ...

"Kindergartners don't even say please or thank you. It's bizarre that parents aren't even teaching their children basic manners and respect." ...

Ohio's Senate Bill 19 would prohibit teachers from leading math instruction until they meet a minimum standard.

Emma Lambert easily passed the writing portion of the basic skills test required of Pennsylvania teaching candidates. The math section took a few more attempts. As for reading? She failed 12 times ...

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Math achievement scores have dropped, but some school boards are finding a teaching formula for student success ...