Continuation school sees success with project-based learning  | | (Александр Решетник) | Students at a continuation high school in San Francisco are writing songs, building boats and constructing microphones to learn math, science and other core subjects. The school serves students who were unsuccessful at other schools. Teachers say the project-based curriculum helps keep students engaged. KALW-FM (San Francisco) (7/14)
NYC schools' summer program targets literacy, math skills The New York City public schools are in the final year of a pilot extended learning program called Summer Quest targeting literacy and math skills of low-income elementary and middle-school students. This article offers a snapshot of a day in a fourth-grade class where the teacher focuses on phonics, reading with expression and an interdisciplinary writing and math lesson. Chalkbeat/New York (7/14) Other News |  |
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 | Student-driven curriculum finds successes, challenges Students at a Massachusetts high school are in charge of their own learning experience, choosing books to read and projects to pursue as part of a program called The Independent Project. This article outlines the successes and challenges of the student-directed program as they set their semester-long curriculum goals for subjects such as math, science and literature. KQED.org/Mind/Shift blog (7/14) Other News | Summer session immerses Utah teens in STEM Utah middle-school students are trying real-world activities, learning from college instructors and working professionals in a seven-week program designed to prepare them for careers in science, technology, engineering and math. The program features a Sci-Tech Expo at Utah Valley University, in which students can interact with experts and learn about gaming, computer programming and other skills. The Daily Herald (Provo, Utah) (7/10) | U.S. schools feel strain of increased immigrant population The wave of unaccompanied minors coming into the U.S. -- primarily from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador -- is putting a strain on schools, officials say. President Barack Obama is looking to direct $3.7 billion to processing centers, shelters and other agencies handling the influx of children. It is estimated that about 40,000 immigrant youths have been released to relatives in the U.S. since October. The Baltimore Sun (7/12) |  | No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave." -- Calvin Coolidge, 30th U.S. president | | | | 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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