Education Week

What Are the Ingredients of a Good Preschool Curriculum?

Two new initiatives are evaluating preschool curricula, making the case that programs designed to teach the youngest learners ...
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Turning math into a game for kids

Math doesn’t have to be drills and worksheets — research shows that playful, game-based learning can spark curiosity and strengthen skills. From number board games to gamified apps, interactive ...
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Should schools get rid of homework? Some educators are saying yes

Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test scores nationwide are ...
Morehead State University

Eagle research shines at Celebration of Student Scholarship

Morehead State University showcased the depth and scope of student academic research and creative inquiry during the 21st ...
WHAV

At Students’ Request, Hill View Adds Financial Literacy to Curriculum

Eighth graders at Hill View Montessori Charter Public School in Haverhill are now getting lessons in basic financial literacy ...
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California school uses mahjong to teach math skills

Bella Vista Elementary School in Monterey Park, California, has introduced a Mahjong Math Club where students learn pattern recognition, probability, and strategic thinking through the Hong Kong style ...
IEEE

Lessons from $a$ Dragon Fly's Brain: Evolution Built a Small, Fast, Efficient Neural Network in a Dragonfly. Why Not Copy It for Missile Defense?

Abstract: IN EACH OF OUR BRAINS, 86 billion neurons work in parallel, processing inputs from senses and memories to produce the many feats of human cognition. The brains of other creatures are less ...