
Nonprofit’s report calls for broad-based approach to improving reading scores
Alice Tickler tries to stay positive when it comes to educating young children, but the longtime teacher admits there are some things that can make it hard — and it’s not anything the students do. Things like the legislature’s failure to fund a training program, specifically for reading and math teachers. As a teacher for 28 years, she’s seen the benefits of what educators call a “coaching program.” “Seeing other teachers in action, having a mentor teacher that knows how to teach ... [Continue Story]
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Maryland faces $418 million ‘catastrophic’ loss in pandemic-era relief funds
The U.S. Department of Education told states Friday that it was canceling previous approvals to spend down remaining COVID-19 recovery funds, a change ... [Continue Story]