What started as a college athlete struggling to study a playbook has turned into a Series A company that has raised about $34 million in Silicon Valley venture capital.
- Judi Moreillon Special to the Arizona Daily Star
A debate is growing in Pima County over the use of library tax funds to support preschool scholarships, with advocates questioning whether early childhood education programs should be funded separately from public libraries and literacy services.
- Helen Rummel Arizona Republic
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ASU Atomic offers A1-powered personalized short-form lessons on a range of topics for a subscription fee.
- John Hughes, Northeast side
It appears that state Superintendent of Education Tom Horne does not appreciate the importance of individuality in the process of learning. Ex…
- Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service
Dear Kid Whisperer, I have been using Behavioral Leadership strategies and have noticed AMAZING results! Most of my students help run the classroom smoothly, from human alarm clocks to taking care of plants to working cooperatively in their teams. One question though: What could I do if a student refuses to do their work besides failing them? I do not wish to take away recess, and they do not ...
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A group of middle school girls is puzzling over a pie chart about reading habits in the U.S. Their “math designer” stands at the front of the room, encouraging students to share what they “notice and wonder.”
- Karla Fornall for Quizlet
Quizlet reports that Gen Z college students defy common stereotypes, showing high levels of ambition, strategic thinking about their futures, and a willingness to make significant sacrifices for professional success.
- Joy Prouty for Zumba
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Zumba reports that becoming a group fitness instructor allows you to pursue fitness passions while helping others, with various personal and professional rewards.
- Jessika Harkay for The 74
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The 74 reports that 25% of U.S. young adults are functionally illiterate, despite a rise in high school diploma attainment, indicating a literacy crisis.
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For more than a century, American education has been driven by the same invisible engine: standardization. Rows of desks. National tests. Rankings.
