top of page


Joanne Jacobs
Feb 62 min read
81% of teachers, 56% of parents want 4-day week -- but students will learn less
The four-day school week is popular with teachers and parents, but research shows students learn less.
1 comment


Joanne Jacobs
Feb 52 min read
'I can't learn if I have no idea what to do'
When teachers teach, ask questions, let students practice and provide feedback, students learn more.
0 comments


Joanne Jacobs
Feb 52 min read
The way back: Refocus on things schools can do
Schools need to focus on teaching academics rather than trying to end injustice or combat climate change.
8 comments


Joanne Jacobs
Feb 43 min read
Way behind and not catching up: Inside a math 'intervention' class
If students don't learn foundational math skills, they tend to fall farther and farther behind.
6 comments


Joanne Jacobs
Feb 33 min read
Getting better: How Louisiana is raising reading and math scores
How Louisiana is raising reading scores and hoping to improve math achievement.
4 comments


Joanne Jacobs
Feb 22 min read
Keep it simple: Attention must be paid
How do teachers get the attention of easily distracted "digital natives?"
0 comments


Joanne Jacobs
Feb 12 min read
AI will do the thinking, so you never have to think for yourself
Relying on AI could weaken humans' thinking abilities.
0 comments
bottom of page