The Step by Step lessons for grades 3 and 4 are designed to be implemented with children ages 8 and 9. At this point in their development, children have successfully gotten used to attending school, ...

When Laura Link works with districts to review their grading policies, she starts by asking a simple question: What are grades for? Are grades meant to motivate students? To help teachers determine ...

A new study from Stellenbosch University has revealed that students who repeat a grade may end up doing better in the long run. The research found that repeating Grade 1 or Grade 4 can lead to ...

Find out more about what students learn in Alberta's K to 12 education system and get resources to support their learning.

Setting aside time in the school day to teach students social-emotional skills, such as emotional regulation and perspective-taking, can substantially boost students’ grade-point averages and ...