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Teachers believe the Common Core standards in their states can improve how they teach writing, according to research from Michigan State University. However, they also find plenty of shortcomings with the standardsāand with the associated state writing tests in particular. The new national survey, led by Gary Troia, is the first study of teacher perceptionsā¦ Read More »
Writing instruction in U.S. classrooms is āabysmalā and the Common Core State Standards donāt go far enough to address glaring gaps for students and teachers, a Michigan State University education scholar argues. In a new study, Gary Troia calls for a fresh approach to professional development for teachers who must help students meet the newā¦ Read More »
Far too many U.S. students have inadequate writing skills, and the current efforts to improve instruction nationwide may be more challenging than anticipated, research from Michigan State University shows. According to an initial sample of seven states, the current standards for teaching writing across the U.S. vary widely in comparison to a new set ofā¦ Read More »
