La. educators design Olympic-themed math camp  | | (David Sillitoe/Guardian/NewsCred) | Educators taking part in the Louisiana Mathematics Masters in the Middle program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, worked to create a summer math camp for gifted students from at-risk schools. The Olympic-themed camp drew more than 40 upcoming sixth-grade students for a recent session serving Lafayette public schools. The students earned gold, silver or bronze medals depending on their performance. The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.) (6/11)
Training focuses on helping principals support math teachers Students learning math concepts are expected to run into roadblocks, according to a recent training program for principals in an Idaho school district. During the training -- intended to show principals how to support math teachers -- Cory Bennett, an assistant professor of mathematics at Idaho State University, highlighted ways that technology, such as a smart pen, can be integrated into math lessons. KIDK-TV (Idaho Falls-Pocatello, Idaho) (6/10) |  |
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 | Struggling middle school eliminates grade levels in math, English As part of its efforts to improve a track record of low performance, a Detroit middle school has adopted a more student-centered learning approach that eliminates grade levels in K-8 math and English-language arts. Instead, officials say, students are taught according to their abilities. Supporters say this allows students to work at their own pace and encourages them to push each other to succeed. EdSurge (6/11) Other News | Higher-education leaders show support for Common Core State Standards More than 200 university leaders from 33 states have joined together to form a coalition in support of the Common Core State Standards. The Higher Ed for Higher Standards coalition, headed by State University of New York Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, believes the standards will reduce remediation for incoming college students. The answer, Zimpher says, is not to dump the standards, as some states have done, but to improve implementation. U.S. News & World Report (6/10), USA Today (6/10) | Schools in Deeper Learning Network focus on 21st-century skills About 500 schools nationwide are embracing the Deeper Learning approach, which seeks to go beyond content mastery and imbue students with 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication and receptiveness to learning. "You have to find a way to work with and learn from each other," said Regina Leon, a recent graduate of San Francisco's City Arts and Tech High School. "Now, I feel more confident being able to talk to different people and ask how to move forward." New America Media (6/9) Other News | Calif. judge overturns teacher tenure, job protections A Los Angeles County Superior Court recently ruled that teacher tenure and other protections for educators violated California's constitution -- a decision that could have ramifications nationwide, according to this article. In his ruling, Judge Rolf Treu, found that such protections for teachers make it difficult to remove ineffective educators from schools, disproportionately affecting African-American and Hispanic students. The Christian Science Monitor (6/10) |  | There is always the need to carry on." -- Marjory Stoneman Douglas, American journalist and environmentalist | | | | 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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