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Steep declines in math achievement driven by COVID-19-era school disruptions have renewed interest in improving math instruction. A study of 10 California middle school teachers identifies the classroom conditions needed for students to thrive as math learners: positive relationships, a sense of belonging, growth mindsets, and high-quality instruction.
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Steep declines in math achievement driven by COVID-19-era school disruptions have renewed interest in improving math instruction. A study of 10 California middle school teachers identifies the classroom conditions needed for students to thrive as math learners: positive relationships, a sense of belonging, growth mindsets, and high-quality instruction.
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This brief from EdPrepLab explores how integrating play as both a mindset and a pedagogical approach can strengthen teacher preparation and influence how candidates design learning experiences for their PreK–12 students.
Linda Darling-HammondMatt AlexanderLaura E. HernándezCheryl Jones-Walker
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The traditional factory model of school does not prepare students for our modern global economy. To meet student needs, research points to 10 features for redesigning schools that foster deeper learning, stronger relationships, and equitable outcomes for students.
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With a growing number of states investing in community schools strategies, systems are seeking ways to support quality implementation across multiple school sites. Certification has emerged as a route to bring structure, consistency, and capacity-building to community schools implementation.
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High-quality, transformational community schools are intentionally structured to promote nurturing relationships among and between educators, community partners, families, and students. Together, they develop school conditions in which students are affirmed, feel a sense of belonging, and can be successful.
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Each year, millions of students risk losing ground to the “summer slide”—a preventable drop in academic progress. But with the right policies, investments, and targeted practices, the summer can be turned from a setback into an opportunity.
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U.S. students rank poorly in global math scores—outdated instruction is to blame. To prepare students for increasingly complex modern times, we must rethink how we teach math.
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This brief from EdPrepLab describes how the University of California, Los Angeles - Los Angeles Unified School District Community of Practice (CoP) initiative serves as a model for leveraging research-based approaches from the science of learning and development to inform professional development for educators.
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This brief from EdPrepLab describes California State University, Fresno’s Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential program, a one-year, online, clinically focused program designed to prepare educators as literacy specialists and coaches.
