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This month, my three science of learning insights revolve around metacognition, an often misunderstood aspect of learning. 1. Metacognition requires concentration and quiet because attention is a filter, not a spotlight. There’s a lot of district-level focus on metacognition: planning, monitoring,…..
The Banner Talia Richman10/13/2025 9:53 p.m. EDTc Yet the plan covers only about half the district’s needs, Superintendent Thomas Taylor acknowledged Montgomery County schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor wants to replace Eastern Middle School, renovate Sligo Middle School and close Silver…..
From Gallup Implications for Peace The global rise in unhappiness over the past decade has been well-documented, yet many leaders have overlooked it because they rely on economic indicators while ignoring daily emotional health. This oversight matters because negative emotions do not just…..
Posted on February 19th, 2025 Political changes can create uncertainty and stress, not just for adults but for children as well. Shifts in policies, leadership, and societal discussions can impact their sense of stability, leading to feelings of anxiety, confusion,…..
RAND– The newsletter for policy people Oct. 2, 2025 About one in seven people ages 18 to 24 in the United States are disconnected, meaning they are not engaging in school, training, or work. That’s according to a new RAND paper that explores…..
High school seniors had the worst reading scores since 1992 on a national test, a loss probably related to increases in screen time and the pandemic. Their math scores fell as well. By Dana GoldsteinSept. 9, 2025 New York Times The…..
https://ai.syllaby.io/share/980d4acd-7bf7-4746-b354-5c6ee6de6271 MyScore needs you to understand first principles. First up, humans have an inside and an outside. They are connected. What goes on inside affects outside. What goes on outside affects inside. Pretty simple- but fundamental. Second, if the outside…..
By:Ashley Murray-August 18, 20256:33 am Maryland Matters Maryland judges ordered some funds restored, but programs hobbled as uncertainty clouds their ability to plan, move forward SILVER SPRING, Md. — Daniel Zare worked one-on-one as an AmeriCorps member with students going…..
English language arts show increases for a third straight year; math also sees gains, but still lags far behind By:William J. Ford-August 27, 20252:15 am Maryland Matters Maryland public school students made modest gains in math and English language arts,…..
“MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor is known for his love of fun videos ” By Adam Pagnucco.