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education2 years ago

"Unprecedented Decline: U.S. Education Standing Among Peer Nations in Jeopardy"

The recent release of the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) results shows that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on education systems worldwide. While the OECD as a whole saw declines in math and reading scores, the United States fared better than many of its peers, with a decline of 11 percent in math but no statistically significant change in reading or science. This resilience can be attributed to the unprecedented federal investment of $122 billion in K-12 schools, which allowed for academic recovery, health and safety measures, and mental health support. The funding was allocated based on Title I rules, with low-income schools receiving more per-student funding. The U.S. has implemented evidence-backed interventions such as high-dosage tutoring, afterschool programs, and summer programming to aid in academic recovery. While there is still room for improvement, the federal investment and leadership have helped bolster the U.S. education system amidst the challenges of the pandemic.

via The White House|
#covid-19#education#federal-funding
education2 years ago

Youngkin's Comprehensive Strategy to Improve Student Test Scores and Reduce Absenteeism in Virginia

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has unveiled a plan to address the decline in student test scores and chronic absenteeism. The plan includes an intensive tutoring program, expanding the Virginia Literacy Act to hire reading specialists, and launching a task force to reduce chronic absenteeism. The recently released Standards of Learning (SOL) test scores showed that students are still struggling to recover from the impact of pandemic school closures. The plan, called "ALL IN VA," will allocate $418 million for learning loss recovery, with 70% of the funding going towards high-dose tutoring. However, critics argue that the governor is not taking accountability for the stagnant results and blame previous administrations and school closures during the pandemic.

via The Washington Post|
#chronic-absenteeism#education#glenn-youngkin
education2 years ago

"TN Governor defends controversial third-grade retention law after TCAP scores released"

Thousands of students in Tennessee are having to attend summer school or tutoring next year due to low TCAP scores, leading to frustration among parents who criticize the state's third-grade retention law. Governor Bill Lee and other top Republicans defend the law, stating that children must be able to read before moving forward. However, parents argue that the law is causing anxiety and emotional distress for their children and that lawmakers are making decisions without consulting teachers and administrators.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#education#parent-frustration#summer-school
education2 years ago

Tennessee's Education System Under Fire: Local Moms and Lawmakers Speak Out.

Mothers in Carter County, Tennessee, voiced concerns about their honor roll third graders failing the TCAP exam twice, citing pressure from new state requirements. State legislation requires third graders to test proficiently or above on the English Language Arts portion of the TCAP exam. The mothers are confused about how their honor roll students failed and are organizing a protest at the next State Board of Education meeting. Carter County Schools will offer summer school and tutoring to help boost student learning.

via WJHL-TV News Channel 11|
#education#protest#state-requirements
education2 years ago

Third-grade testing woes: Retention, tutoring, and re-exams

60% of third graders in Tennessee are at risk of retention based on their scores from the state reading test. A new law requires students scoring below "proficient" to attend summer school, tutoring, or re-take the test to be promoted to the fourth grade. A sample test shared by a local school district shows the kind of questions students are expected to answer, including reading passages, writing, and grammar questions. Adults on the street struggled to answer the questions.

via WZTV|
#education#summer-school#tennessee
education-technology2 years ago

Exploring the Applications of ChatGPT-4 in Education and Healthcare.

Khan Academy is integrating GPT-4, a general AI, into its platform to provide personalized tutoring and interactive activities for students. The AI can help teachers develop lesson plans, monitor student progress, and facilitate classroom debates. The goal is to democratize high-level thinking skills and make education more accessible. The AI is also trained to be better at math and can connect concepts across subjects. The company hopes to have a million users within a year and plans to add speech-to-text and text-to-speech capabilities.

via EdSource|
#ai#classroom#education-technology