Help Wanted: Coalition Seeks Writers for New Arts Standards
The coalition is seeking 10 experts each in the areas of dance, theater, visual arts, and music. Read Full Post >
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October 07, 2011
October 03, 2011
Blueprint for Science Standards Earns B+ From Think Tank
The analysis suggests engineering and technology may be given undue prominence in the framework for new science standards. Read Full Post >
September 29, 2011
Ed. Dept. to Scrutinize Standards and Test Plans for NCLB Waiver
The U.S. Department of Education will closely evaluate states' plans to adopt college- and career-ready academic standards and tests. Read Full Post >
September 28, 2011
Report Gives Most States an F for Teaching Civil Rights
Although most states received a failing grade, Alabama, Florida, and New York earned an 'A' in the new study. Read Full Post >
September 23, 2011
UPDATED: NCLB Waiver Requires States to Report College-Going Rates
If states want waivers from key NCLB provisions, the Education Department will require them to report annually on their students' and schools' college-going and college-credit-accumulation rates. Read Full Post >
September 22, 2011
The Power of Teaching Artists Highlighted in New Report
A new report from the University of Chicago takes a close look at teaching artists in schools, suggesting they hold great potential to enhance arts education and learning more broadly. Read Full Post >
September 21, 2011
Praise and Criticism for Common Standards, Test Guidelines
Commentators and scholars air views on the common standards in math, and critique two groups' content frameworks and test specifications. Read Full Post >
September 20, 2011
Twenty States Named to Help Craft New Science Standards
The 20 participating states span the country, from California and Arizona to Michigan and Maryland. Read Full Post >
September 19, 2011
U.S. Must Bolster Civic Learning in Schools, Report Says
The new report from several civics-education groups suggests that schools play a key role in strengthening U.S. democracy. Read Full Post >
September 19, 2011
Report: Pearson Foundation Finances Trips Abroad for State Ed. Officials
The Pearson Foundation has been financing trips abroad for education commissioners, the New York Times reports. Read Full Post >
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