EdWeek Update: NAEP Reveals Shallow Grasp of Science

[Howard Hartman]

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	TODAY'S TOP STORY NAEP Reveals Shallow Grasp of Science A first-ever national assessment of hands-on science shows that students’ understanding of concepts and applications is limited. For more stories, visit Education Week's homepage. Advertisement The First Data-Driven Reading App Lexia Reading® for the iPad® is the only research-validated literacy program for tablets, providing data-driven, individualized learning. It offers fun and age-appropriate activities for K-3 students of all abilities and struggling students grades 4-12. Available in late 2012. Learn more. DIPLOMAS COUNT 2012 Hispanic Girls Face Special Barriers on Road to College A cultural emphasis on loyalty to family leads some Latinas to pass on college or only pick schools close to home. • Advice From Miami-Dade Educators: Embrace Diversity View more from this annual report, Diplomas Count 2012. Advertisement Do your core beliefs about teaching and learning align with your practice? Teaching with Intention guides your choices in organization, lesson design, teacher language, assessment, and more. Click here for details! CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION L.A. Schools Struggle With Curriculum Overhaul A long-planned move to tougher high school graduation requirements is proving to be a challenge in Los Angeles. View more Curriculum and Instruction stories from Education Week. TODAY'S MUST-READ Title IX Promise Unmet for Pregnant Students Title IX is most often associated with school sports, but the gender-equity law applies to many aspects of schooling. Preview by clicking headline, or subscribe for full access. MORE NEWS AFT Partners With Firm to Provide Common Standards Resources (June 19, 2012, Teacher Beat Blog) More Than a Million Immigrant Youth Eligible for Deportation Relief (June 18, 2012, Learning the Language Blog) Deal Discussed on D.C. Voucher Program (June 18, 2012, Politics K-12 Blog) Senate Panel Would Allow Use of After-School Funds for Longer Day (June 19, 2012, Politics K-12 Blog) High Court Rules in Two Indian Cases Affecting Education Aid (June 19, 2012, The School Law Blog) Renewed Energy to Preserve Rosenwald Schools (June 18, 2012, Rural Education Blog) Before Growth-Stunting 'Ashley Treatment,' Protect Civil Rights (June 19, 2012, On Special Education Blog) Fraud Allegations at Calif. Charter Will Go to Prosecutors (June 18, 2012, Charters & Choice Blog) MORE VIEWS Should Students Wear a Galvanic Skin Response Bracelet? (June 19, 2012, Bridging Differences Blog) Planning for Intended Consequences for Education Technology (June 19, 2012, Transforming Learning Blog) John Thompson: Common Core Is the Essence of the 'Status Quo' (June 18, 2012, Living in Dialogue Blog) First Year Highlights: Student Motivation (June 18, 2012, Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo Blog) Collective Learning Improves Teacher Practice (June 18, 2012, Learning Forward’s PD Watch Blog) OUR COMMUNITY Comment of the Day Teachers at my school who voice too [many] concerns are quickly labeled as 'whiners' and are told they just aren't being a 'team player.' —redpony • View this comment and respond. Weekly Forum Discussion Combating the 'Summer Slide' When school's out for the summer, many students regress academically. How can educators help their students retain what they've learned? What initiatives are you aware of that have helped combat the "summer slide"? • Share your thoughts. 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