Some of the supporters of the phonics curriculum California adopted last year are now urging statewide math screening for young students.

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An extraordinary young girl is on the fast track to achieving her dreams. Fourth-grader Honey Cooper is taking college courses and, as you can imagine, she’s setting the bar very high. According ...

“When you’re swimming vigorously, you are using lots of different muscle groups and, importantly, you are working against the weight of the water,” explains Michael. Research suggests that even a ...