Education's math problem, Prosper coaches arrested, shipwreck exposed by Texas drought

Also, here are the ten drugs Medicare is targeting for lower prices. [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [The Dallas Morning News logo](   Good morning North Texas. My name's Carla Solórzano, and I've curated this morning's roundup. If you find yourself without a dream in your heart, [the blue moon expected tonight]( may see you standing alone. See you in your inbox tonight. The triple digits that we’ve already experienced 47 days this summer will stay away for a few more days.   [Two Prosper softball coaches arrested for alleged failure to report sexual abuse]( Two Prosper High School softball coaches are under police and district investigation after a student and her [...] [Woman faces murder charge after police find man shot to death in Old East Dallas]( Patricia Conlon was arrested in the killing of Joshua Troutte in Old East Dallas, according to police. [1 dead, 1 rescued in drowning call at Lake Lewisville, officials say]( Four people were on a boat in Lewisville Lake when it overturned, according to officials. [Here are the 10 costly prescription drugs Medicare is targeting for lower prices]( Blood thinners, diabetes treatments and insulin are among the 10 prescription drugs included in Medicare’s [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Why Cowboys still have work to do after roster deadline day with no major surprises]( The trade that involved CBs Kelvin Joseph and Noah Igbinoghene qualified as Dallas’ splashiest move before it [...] [Texas drought exposes World War I shipwreck at bottom of river]( Scorching temperatures and a summer drought have revealed a World War 1 shipwreck at the bottom of the Neches [...]   Looking for more of the latest insights and top stories? We've got you covered. Become a member of The Dallas Morning News. [Join today.](   [Dallas Mavericks waive veteran center JaVale McGee]( After Dallas’ move, McGee is reportedly receiving interest from the Sacramento Kings. [‘Good Morning America’ visited Dallas for taco cookoff, with $20,000 at stake]( Dallas restaurant owners Jesus Carmona and Gustavo De Los Rios participated in a taco-cooking competition on [...] [Southwest Airlines offering a 3-month companion pass for buying a round-trip fare]( Southwest Airlines will be allowing Rapid Rewards members to bring one person with them for free with its new [...] [DISD Superintendent: Test prep is dead | Opinion]( Test prep is dead in DISD. Superintendent writes that Dallas teachers are going to stop teaching to the test, [...]   [MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   EDUCATION [A sign encourages people not to support panhandling in a southern Dallas intersection in July 2023.]( U.S. schools are scrambling to catch up students in math as post-pandemic test scores reveal the depth of missing skills.(Uncredited/Associated Press) [The math problem: Kids are still behind. How can schools catch them up?]( Across the country, [schools are scrambling to catch up students in math]( as post-pandemic test scores reveal the depth of missing skills. On average, students’ math knowledge is about half a school year behind where it should be, according to education analysts. Children lost ground on reading tests, too, but the math declines were particularly striking. Experts say virtual learning complicated math instruction, making it tricky for teachers to guide students over a screen or spot weaknesses in problem-solving skills. Plus, parents were more likely to read with their children at home than practice math. [READ MORE]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2023