May 16, 2017

Q & A: Teaching math that isn't boring to students

Better Math Teaching Network in New England is testing new high school math instructional strategies to be shared with educators around the country.

Theresa Harrington

November 10, 2016

Honig says California's "build and support" strategy for schools will pay off

Former superintendent of California schools speaks to EdSource about school reform.

Louis Freedberg and John Fensterwald

September 13, 2016

Los Angeles robotics school opens pathways for visionary middle school students

The new magnet school provides students a hands-on learning experience.

Pat Maio

August 2, 2016

Teachers share challenges and solutions at statewide summit

More than 13,000 teachers participated in the second annual event.

Theresa Harrington

July 12, 2016

Summer algebra institute helps prepare students for high school math

The program is attempting to alleviate a persistent achievement gap.

Pat Maio

July 5, 2016

New teaching strategies are designed to help English learners succeed

The project aims to build students' language skills in all classes.

Theresa Harrington

May 27, 2016

Report seeks English learner, special ed student supports

Teachers' group aims to improve instruction for unique student populations.

Theresa Harrington

March 17, 2016

Rating schools by students' social-emotional skills worth trying, evaluator says

Researchers criticize CORE districts' use of student surveys of their social-emotional skills.

John Fensterwald

February 12, 2016

Report offers strategies to create successful community schools

Social Justice Humanitas Academy in San Fernando Valley is considered a model community school.

Susan Frey

January 24, 2016

Stanford professor urges teachers to rethink math instruction

Jo Boaler published Mathematical Mindsets to help improve math education.

Theresa Harrington

November 23, 2015

There's more to a 'growth mindset' than assuming you have it

Carol Dweck explains the difference between saying, "Work harder," and nagging.

John Fensterwald

October 14, 2015

Long Beach, Los Angeles win grants to develop 'learning mindsets'

Districts will develop middle school students' soft skills, such as perseverance.

John Fensterwald

September 22, 2015

Edley: 'Several missing pieces to the current batch of reforms'

Louis Freedberg

August 12, 2015

Teachers gearing up for new approach to science

The new science standards allow young students develop their own experiments.

Susan Frey

July 21, 2015

Teacher training course aims to boost students’ college readiness

The program is expanding to reach students in earlier grades.

Fermin Leal