(NEXSTAR) – No matter where you live in the United States, you’d like to know that your children are getting the best education possible. Sadly though, some states place a stronger emphasis on ...

When Laura Link works with districts to review their grading policies, she starts by asking a simple question: What are grades for? Are grades meant to motivate students? To help teachers determine ...

When I first started teaching, I took it for granted that my students and I agreed on what grades meant. I didn’t think twice about the syllabus language my first-year writing program required of its ...

With as seemingly impossible as it is to get into college these days and the ever more punishing economy and job market our kids are likely to end up in, the stakes have probably never felt higher ...

“I’ll give you £30 if you get a 9 in your English GCSE.” “If you get an ** in your Maths A-Level, you’ve got £50 coming your way.” While it can be unbelievably tempting to offer kids money to ...

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Math education outcomes in the United States have been unequal for decades. Learners in the top 10% socioeconomically tend to be about four grade levels ahead of learners in the bottom 10%—a statistic ...

When an exam is coming up, many students focus on memorizing vocab and skimming textbooks even if that isn't the best way to learn. Mindset may play a big role in shaping how students study and how ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Department of Education officials said the annual report that assigns letter grades to Arkansas schools and school districts showed encouraging results. Officials said ...