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Summer-born 'struggle at school'

Summer-born 'struggle at school'

The month children are born in can have far-reaching implications for their school achievement and working lives, a study suggests.

Senh: Even though the study was conducted in England, it's probably the same for other schools using a similar schedule. Mainly, the youngest kids tend to not do as well as the older kids, and they tend to be bullied. Allowing kids to start school later depending on their age will probably help.

 

Students to Get Through High School ... By Failing?

Critics blast New York school's new policies to raise failing exam and class grades to passing scores.

 

Calligraphy drive for China's texting generation

China tells schools to run more calligraphy classes because computers and mobile phones are ruining children's writing.

 

'Unhealthy' corn dogs, chicken nuggets out, sushi in at L.A. schools

The L.A. school board's decision to stop serving flavored milks on campuses is just the beginning.

Senh: Sushi? Hmm...

 

Reading Scores Lagging Compared With Math

Reading Scores Lagging Compared With Math

The nation’s school children made little or no progress in reading proficiency in recent years, according to results released Wednesday from the largest nationwide reading test. The trend of sluggish achievement contrasts with dramatic gains made in mathematics during the same period.

 

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