The Hechinger Report

‘The Reading Year’: First grade is critical for reading skills, but kids coming from disrupted kindergarten experiences are way behind

Heather Miller, a first grade teacher in Austin, Texas, works with a small group of students in her classroom on reading skills. Credit: Jackie Mader/ The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers ...
LAist

California’s math scores are abysmal. Is it time to screen kindergartners for basic math skills?

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Just a few months after California ...
KQED

California Math Scores Are Far Below Grade Level. This Screener Will Test Students’ Skills Early

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California schools will test all kindergartners, first- and second-graders in basic math skills and provide them ...

Student math scores are abysmal. A new California law requires early testing for skill

A new math test will assess basic math skills for all K-2 students to help identify those who are struggling.