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Racial and ethnic disparities in advanced math and science skills occur far earlier in the U.S. than previously known. Our new study finds that 13% of white students and 16% of Asian students display advanced math skills by kindergarten. The contrasting percentage for both Black and Hispanic students is 4%.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by “Weird Al” Yankovic (@alfredyankovic) I feel bad because I kind of wrestled this story from CB. We both saw Weird: The Al Yankovic Story and loved it. But I’m a bit of a fangirl for Al (a Weirdling? A Yankook?). His music is fine, but it’s him as a person I get giddy over. Weird Al not only started kindergarten early, he skipped second grade. So he graduated high school – as valedictorian – two years younger than his classmates. And got a BA in architecture from Cal Poly San Luis...

VACATION JOURNALDon't you just love it when parents announce that they will be pulling their child out of class to go on vacation with little to no notice?! And could you please pull together a few things they can work on while they're away?  Yeah, I don't like that either! It has happened to me so often during my teaching career that I finally created this resource- it's quick to prep and ready to send with my students on a moment's notice! This Student Vacation Journal has students writing about their vacation as they are away from class. Writing prompts on each...

Setting goals is an important part of any educational journey, but it can be especially helpful in second grade geometry. This is because geometry is a subject that requires a lot of memorization and practice. By setting smart goals, students can make sure they are studying effectively and making the most of their time. So, what exactly are smart goals? Smart goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. In other words, they are goals that are clearly defined and easy to track. When setting smart goals for second grade geometry, it is important to be realistic. For example, a...

BRETT’S VEGAS VIEW contributed by Jackie Brett RICK SPRINGFIELD WILL ROCK NEW RESIDENCY AT THE STRAT: Grammy award-winning artist, Rick Springfield, will kick off his Las Vegas residency next year at The STRAT on Friday-Saturday, March 24-25. Subsequent show dates will be announced later. His shows will start at 8 p.m. in the 900-seat STRAT Theater. Tickets start at $75. Recognized globally for his pop and rock style, Springfield will perform back-to-back hits such as the number one Billboard Hot 100 smash hit, “Jessie’s Girl” and other classics like “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “Love Somebody, “State of the Heart” and...