I’ve heard this old saw my whole life (i.e. math instruction is deficient). Fortunately there is a practicable solution! The use of manipulatives in all grade levels yes up to grade 12, coupled with ...

More than two dozen K-12 education laws are set to take effect July 1, along with the state’s next two-year budget.

Even after dropping 1,300 bills to focus on the budget, the Florida Legislature passed more than 100 new laws that start July ...

Ohio is “weak” on policies to strengthen elementary teachers’ math instruction, according to a new report by the National Council on Teacher Quality. Ohio is one of 25 states that received a “weak” ...

The legislation follows a previous effort passed last year to raise childhood literacy scores. House File 784 provides educators with more teaching instruction and resources to create personalized ...

Arkansas 1 of 2 states listed as having ‘comprehensive, coherent’ approach to elementary math instruction June 3, 2025 by Lena Miano | Updated June 4, 2025 at 9:48 a.m.

After hearing mostly good news when discussing results from state and national spring assessments, the Flossmoor School ...

A recently released report has criticized the effectiveness of California’s teacher preparation programs, specifically when it comes to training new elementary school teachers in math education ...

Lena Miano. Lena Miano covers K-12 education for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She joined the newsroom shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2024.

A nonpartisan national council that analyzed the quality of the nation’s math teaching found Hawaii to be one of seven states with an “unacceptable” rating for math education.