https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/remedial-instruction Remedial Instruction en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 06 May 2026 21:24:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/supporting-struggling-math-students-means-building-their-number-sense-and-confidence/2026/05 Two models schools use to help students learn new material—and shore up gaps at the same time. Wed, 06 May 2026 21:24:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/supporting-struggling-math-students-means-building-their-number-sense-and-confidence/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-schools-should-do-to-pump-up-the-deflated-math-skills-of-older-students/2026/05 Research offers guidance on supporting teenagers who struggle with foundational skills. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-schools-should-do-to-pump-up-the-deflated-math-skills-of-older-students/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teachers-say-they-need-most-to-help-struggling-teen-readers/2024/11 Educators also want more time in the school day to work on reading skills, a new survey finds. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:59:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teachers-say-they-need-most-to-help-struggling-teen-readers/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-happened-when-a-district-put-struggling-students-in-regular-algebra/2024/10 In de-tracked classes with specially trained teachers, some struggling students saw their performance accelerate. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:04:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-happened-when-a-district-put-struggling-students-in-regular-algebra/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/3-ways-to-strengthen-math-instruction/2024/04 Educators offered advice on how teachers can make math seem more relevant and engaging. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:59:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/3-ways-to-strengthen-math-instruction/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-heres-what-accelerated-learning-really-looks-like/2024/03 Accelerated learning lessons should be engaging, not boring, and the content should be challenging, not dumbed down. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:42:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-heres-what-accelerated-learning-really-looks-like/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/closing-the-learning-gaps-acceleration-for-all Struggling to close the achievement gap? Join this webinar for actionable strategies that embrace acceleration for ALL learners! Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:40:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/closing-the-learning-gaps-acceleration-for-all https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-prioritize-reading-intervention-but-what-about-math/2024/02 Early intervention can have large positive effects for students down the line, researchers say. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:41:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-prioritize-reading-intervention-but-what-about-math/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-ease-students-academic-anxieties-when-learning-speeds-up/2023/05 Anxious students need to learn to gradually face their academic fears—not escape them, a researcher says. Fri, 05 May 2023 18:24:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-ease-students-academic-anxieties-when-learning-speeds-up/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/learning-acceleration-a-resource-guide/2023/05 See more than two dozen resources on accelerating students' learning from Education Week's new mini-course on that topic. Tue, 02 May 2023 20:06:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/learning-acceleration-a-resource-guide/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/tips-for-teachers-on-grouping-and-lesson-pacing-for-accelerated-learning/2023/04 It's all about knowing what students already know and building from there, says one expert. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:22:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/tips-for-teachers-on-grouping-and-lesson-pacing-for-accelerated-learning/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-to-use-formative-assessment-to-accelerate-learning/2023/04 An assessment expert explains how the technique helps teachers find and address the holes in student learning. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:35:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-to-use-formative-assessment-to-accelerate-learning/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/using-tech-to-accelerate-learning-one-teachers-story/2023/04 A 1st grade teacher in Nebraska discusses how an ed-tech product helps her accelerate learning for her students. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:23:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/using-tech-to-accelerate-learning-one-teachers-story/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/most-teachers-are-not-extremely-confident-they-can-help-students-recover-academically/2022/11 Teachers appear more confident about their virtual teaching skills than their ability to help students catch up academically, survey shows. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 22:50:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/most-teachers-are-not-extremely-confident-they-can-help-students-recover-academically/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-decades-of-progress-nearly-gone-national-math-reading-scores-hit-historic-lows/2022/10 The pandemic has smacked 4th and 8th graders back to the last century in math and reading, according to new national assessments. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:01:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-decades-of-progress-nearly-gone-national-math-reading-scores-hit-historic-lows/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/dropouts-now-face-a-steeper-climb-to-earn-a-diploma-post-pandemic/2022/08 Recovery programs say they have seen more students, further behind, than in prior years. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:54:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/dropouts-now-face-a-steeper-climb-to-earn-a-diploma-post-pandemic/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/some-students-are-routinely-denied-challenging-work-the-pandemic-made-that-worse/2022/08 An increase in the use of lower-level reading passages threatens to exacerbate academic gaps. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 04:01:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/some-students-are-routinely-denied-challenging-work-the-pandemic-made-that-worse/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/tutoring-or-remediation-which-learning-recovery-strategy-is-most-popular/2022/08 Tutoring is backed by research, but remediation—going back over old content—could widen some academic gaps. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:02:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/tutoring-or-remediation-which-learning-recovery-strategy-is-most-popular/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-teachers-say-is-the-biggest-barrier-to-learning-recovery/2022/07 A Khan Academy/YouGov survey of teachers explores views on unfinished learning, getting students to master concepts, and grading. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:51:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-teachers-say-is-the-biggest-barrier-to-learning-recovery/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/academic-recovery-from-the-pandemic-will-outlast-funding-by-years/2022/07 While student achievement has begun to rebound, new data show a long road to return to pre-COVID performance Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:01:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/academic-recovery-from-the-pandemic-will-outlast-funding-by-years/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-tutoring-initiative-what-will-it-mean-for-learning-recovery/2022/07 The effort aims to help students by providing a pipeline of support in the recruitment of volunteers and use of COVID aid money. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:04:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-tutoring-initiative-what-will-it-mean-for-learning-recovery/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/5-ways-to-make-online-credit-recovery-work-better-for-struggling-students/2022/06 Seven out of 10 districts use online programs for credit recovery. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:10:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/5-ways-to-make-online-credit-recovery-work-better-for-struggling-students/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-high-school-graduation-is-down-there-are-no-quick-fixes/2022/05 Online credit-recovery programs are popular, but many shortchange students, write Robert Balfanz and Karen Hawley Miles. Thu, 26 May 2022 19:30:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-high-school-graduation-is-down-there-are-no-quick-fixes/2022/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/emerging-strategies-in-teaching-and-learning Join experts for a look at the tools teachers honed during the pandemic that have the best potential to boost student learning long term. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:00:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/emerging-strategies-in-teaching-and-learning https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/khan-academy-founder-on-how-to-boost-math-performance-and-make-free-college-a-reality/2022/04 "There's something very strange happening in the education system," Khan Academy Founder Sal Khan told Education Week. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:03:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/khan-academy-founder-on-how-to-boost-math-performance-and-make-free-college-a-reality/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-tutoring-is-not-the-best-fix-for-learning-recovery/2022/03 Equip teachers to address learning gaps while keeping to grade-level work, urges the Council of the Great City Schools' executive director. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:36:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-tutoring-is-not-the-best-fix-for-learning-recovery/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-want-to-accelerate-student-learning-heres-what-that-means/2022/03 Classrooms provide a glimpse into how the strategy works. But acceleration also requires shifts in district priorities. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:52:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-want-to-accelerate-student-learning-heres-what-that-means/2022/03