Ga. students use math, science to create "space balloon" A class of fourth- and fifth-grade students at a school in Gainesville, Ga., recently launched a "space balloon." The student-created balloon, which was designed to snap a picture of the curvature of the earth before it popped and parachuted back to earth, incorporated math, science, writing and other subjects, teacher Kyle Frederick said. A GPS device on the balloon tracked its landing location, nearly 91 miles away from the school. The Times (Gainesville, Ga.) (5/21) White House talent show casts spotlight on arts in education First lady Michelle Obama recently shined a light on arts education as an important component of school improvement. Students who attend schools participating in the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Turnaround Arts program performed at the White House's first talent show. Obama said the program helped spark higher math and reading scores in those schools. CBS News/The Associated Press (5/20)  | 100% aligned to CCSS — Utilize the 8 mathematical practices Walch Integrated Math's CCSS Integrated Pathway Math I, II, and III programs are available with SBAC or PARCC item types and equip teachers with high quality, flexible resources for all types of learners. From the leader in CCSS #IntegratedMath, with over 100,000 students already in Walch Integrated Math classrooms. Free samples and information. | | | | | Mass. schools treat coding as essential, not extracurricular Massachusetts schools are integrating computer programming into the K-12 curriculum, reflecting a nationwide push to recognize coding as an essential 21st-century skill. Thirty districts in the state are partnering with Code.org to teach computer-science skills. "Computer science is a natural outlet to exercise critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and it enhances mathematics, engineering and robotics," said Leo Brehm, director of information technology for Newton Public Schools. Boston Herald (5/19) Other News |  |
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 | Ky. education commissioner spotlights progress on common core States using the Common Core State Standards should "keep improving" them, said Terry Holliday, Kentucky's education commissioner. Speaking at the Education Writers Association conference in Nashville, Holliday outlined Kentucky's success in rolling out the standards, crediting it to efforts to educate people and involve teachers early on in the process. "We knew to do this we had to change what happens in the classroom," he said. Lexington Herald-Leader (Ky.) (5/19) Other News | N.Y. lawmaker supports removal of ads in educational spaces Bing in the Classroom has decided to eliminate advertisements -- at no cost to school districts -- and it's a move that New York state lawmaker Andrew Hevesi writes is a responsible choice. While it can be tempting to introduce advertisements in schools to raise funds, he writes that students should be free to learn and explore in an ad-free environment. eSchool News (free registration) (5/20) |  | Knowledge is power only if man knows what facts not to bother with." -- Robert Lynd, Irish writer | | | | Math Education SmartBrief is an aggregation of published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of Math Education SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the position or editorial viewpoint of any particular organization. | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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