Key points: Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit their ability to support academic success and attendance, according to a SchoolStatus survey. The majority of respondents (90 percent) believe school-family communication is important for achieving student success, but many struggle with issues like … Read more
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho applauds the district’s improvement in state test scores. Credit: Mallika Seshadri This story has been updated to include more community voices. The Los Angeles Unified School District celebrated its students’ academic achievement in the 2024 California Smarter Balanced test scores during a press conference Friday. The district’s scores reflect a near … Read more
AI-Powered Learning Platforms: Revolutionizing Higher Education As technology continues to advance, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in reshaping the landscape of higher education. Universities and colleges are now required to not only adapt to a digital environment but also leverage the capabilities of AI to enhance student learning outcomes and administrative efficiency. … Read more
A thesis statement is a crucial component of any academic essay, as it encapsulates the main argument and sets the tone for the entire paper. Crafting a strong thesis statement is essential for both the writer and the reader to maintain focus on the central idea throughout the essay. In this guide, we will delve … Read more
Students who have a GPA below 2.0 often receive notices from colleges warning them to improve their grades or risk losing financial aid and being dismissed from college. However, new research suggests that the way these notices are delivered may actually discourage students from pursuing higher education. A recent report by California Competes, a nonpartisan … Read more