Mass. middle-school students fly kites to learn math A class of eighth-graders in a Massachusetts school recently learned math concepts, such as the Pythagorean theorem, while flying kites. Students used the concept to measure the flight range of their kites, among other calculations. "If you just throw a paper in front of a kid and it says a lot of words and there is a triangle and you tell the kids, 'figure it out,' it is going to be boring for them," student Marcus Tejeda said. WBZ-TV (Boston) (5/19) Other News  | 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. | | | | | How new standards are changing instruction in Fla. schools Educators in some schools in Florida are emphasizing writing and reading skills in their math, social studies, science and physical-education lessons. The cross-curricular emphasis comes as schools shift to new education standards based on the Common Core State Standards. "We always try to integrate different subject areas as much as we can," PE teacher Shane Knipple said. "A lot of science, and definitely a lot of math with scoring, counting and things of that nature." StateImpact (5/19) | Pa. technical school helps pave path for work-ready students Students who attend the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School in Pennsylvania are being prepared to enter the workforce after high school, often armed with certifications and college credits. Data show students at the school earned 887 certifications during the 2011-12 school year, the highest in the state. "Because of the economy, a lot of people are seeing the cost of a college education is so expensive, and a lot of those students won't be getting jobs when they graduate," said Joseph Cunningham, vocational administrative director for the school. "Employers are looking for skill-specific individuals." Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (5/17) | Proposed amendment would bolster student privacy protection Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., and Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, on Wednesday said they hope to amend the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act to better protect student data. FERPA requires parental permission to share sensitive student data, but a loophole in the law allows schools to outsource functions, such as data processing, without consent from parents. "The draft legislation would ensure that students are better protected when data is shared with and held by third parties, and parents are able to control the sensitive information of their children," stated a news release from Markey's office. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/Bits blog (5/14) |  | A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit." -- Arnold Glasow, American businessman and 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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