Experts are rewriting class lessons for the remainder of the year. Jeffrey S. Solochek is an education reporter covering K-12 education policy and schools. Reach him at jsolochek@tampabay.com. Anyone ...

The 2026 school year is seeing a radical shift in how 5th grade social studies and science are taught, moving from textbook memorization to immersive construction. With new summer 2026 programs like ...

As Escambia County 5th graders prepare for science assessments, educators and experts are combining curriculum resources, tutoring strategies, and anxiety-reduction techniques to improve outcomes. The ...

It's been a minute (or a few decades) since you've built a papier-mâché volcano or looked at microscope slides, but in honor of back-to-school season it's officially time to get back into the learning ...

The Pasco County school district has prioritized improving fifth grade science lessons after seeing early progress monitoring results. ©Jeffrey S. Solochek Pasco County fifth grade classes need ...