Kan. Measure to Block Common-Core, Science-Standards Aid Dropped
A controversial measure to block state spending in Kansas on the common-core standards, as well as new science standards, was dropped from a budget bill. Read Full Post >
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May 22, 2013
May 21, 2013
Common Core, Science Standards Hit Political Snag in Kansas
A draft budget bill in Kansas would block the spending of any state aid on implementing the common-core standards or new science standards. Read Full Post >
May 21, 2013
Computer Science Moves Past 'Elective' Status in Washington State
Washington is the 10th state to enact a policy that awards students a math or science credit for successfully completing AP computer science. Read Full Post >
April 26, 2013
Science Standards Are True to NRC Framework, Reviewers Conclude
A "fidelity check" by the National Research Council concludes that the science standards are in keeping with the vision articulated in an NRC framework that guides their development. Read Full Post >
March 27, 2013
Infectious-Diseases Program Engages Students in Science
Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine partnered with teachers from Boston Public Schools to create an engaging science curriculum focused on the scientific method and health-related concepts. Read Full Post >
March 15, 2013
Math, Reading Gaps By Gender Persist, Global Study Finds
Achievement gaps persist by gender persist across the globe, a new study finds, with boys lagging in reading and girls lagging in math. Read Full Post >
February 25, 2013
Physics for Middle Schoolers Promoted by New Colorado Group
If a new nonprofit in Colorado has its way, physics will become a mainstay of middle school science. Read Full Post >
February 20, 2013
AP English, U.S. History Biggest Draw, Outpacing STEM, Data Show
English and U.S. history continue to be the most popular AP subjects, new data show, though participation in STEM disciplines continues to rise. Read Full Post >
January 17, 2013
Public Comment Opens on Draft Common-Core Test-Accommodations Policy
One of the two state assessment consortia, PARCC, solicits feedback on two key facets of its proposed accommodations policy. Read Full Post >
January 07, 2013
New Draft of Science Standards to Be Issued
The public is getting one more chance to weigh in on a set of common science standards. Read Full Post >
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