Wyoming, like many other states, is wrestling with the legacy of high-stakes testing ushered in by NCLB, the resulting rigorous standards of Common Core, and now the opportunities offered by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The Wyoming state board is grappling with the best approach to revising standards, including for math and science, in a system that still has components from earlier reforms.


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The Impact of COVID-19 on Math Achievement

By Jennifer Sattem, Matt Dawson, and Elizabeth Peyser

Without urgent attention, the problem of unfinished learning will compound as students advance to later grades.





High-Dosage Tutoring

By Beth Schueler

Strong evidence points to equity and well-being benefits from well-designed programs.





Advancing Science Instruction

By Bobbi Newman

State boards can lean into efforts to boost K-12 science literacy and beef up access to high-quality, inquiry-based education.





The Urgent Need for Tailored Math Instruction

By Joel Rose and Michael Watson

States can shift away from grade-level myopia to help students catch up.






10 Lessons Learned from the Science Classroom

By Ryan Fuhrman

Experience with high-stakes accountability informs teacher's standards setting on the state board.





Mulling Changes to Math Instruction

By Jo Boaler and Jennifer Langer-Osuna

A framework proposed in California seeks to boost achievement by increasing the engagement of all students.





Achieving Equity and Excellence in Mathematics Teaching

By Yasemin Copur-Gencturk

States should revamp how teachers are equipped to deliver effective instruction.







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