Long a staple of the high school curriculum, the mathematics-course sequence of Algebra 1, geometry, and Algebra 2 is facing a budding challenge as schools transition to the Common Core State ...

Compare and contrast these two assignments. Both target an 8th grade standard on seeing structure in an expression and being able to represent that expression in different ways. Which do you suppose ...

You've heard the complaints — now take a close look at a top-notch lesson plan. As we're detailing this week, teachers and school leaders have a lot of work to do to adopt curricula aligned with the ...

Much of the discussion surrounding the Common Core tests in New York state has focused on the tests in grades 3-8. But over the past three years, the state has been offering Common Core exams in three ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Back in 2013, ...

Educators, parents and politicians are constantly speaking out about the Common Core learning standards that most states in the country including New York have adopted. But what do some of Long Island ...

No shoes, scared of school, sick or taking care of younger children – the reason students miss school can be multiple, but the total adds up to the same thing. One in three children in the South Bronx ...