Sample Common-Assessment Items Released, Traffic Crashes Server
One of the state groups designing tests for the common standards released a flurry of sample items that offer an idea of what the tests might look like. Read Full Post >
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August 20, 2012
August 14, 2012
A Glimpse of What to Expect From the Common Assessments
Sample items drafted by two state consortia offer an early idea of what kinds of items will be included in the common assessments. Read Full Post >
August 09, 2012
Assessment Consortia: Colorado Makes Its Choice
Colorado decides to commit to the PARCC consortium for common assessments. Read Full Post >
August 06, 2012
Utah Withdraws From Common-Assessment Work
Utah votes to withdraw from its common-assessment consortium. Read Full Post >
July 31, 2012
Will the Market Embrace Publishers' Criteria for Math Standards?
Analysts say it's not yet clear how influential the new set of 'publishers' criteria for the common-core math standards will prove, but the document appears to be drawing serious attention. Read Full Post >
July 27, 2012
N.C. to Require Arts Integration in Teacher-Prep Programs
Gov. Beverly Perdue of North Carolina recently signed legislation that requires teacher-preparation programs to ensure elementary students are readied to integrate the arts across the curriculum. Read Full Post >
July 05, 2012
Louisiana Official Takes Key Post at State Chiefs' Group
Scott Norton, a longtime education official in Louisiana, is taking on a key post at the Council of Chief State School Officers overseeing work on standards, testing, and accountability. Read Full Post >
July 01, 2012
Testing Consortia: South Carolina Makes Its Choice
South Carolina, one of the few states still participating in both test-design consortia, chooses the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium approach. Read Full Post >
June 27, 2012
New Multistate Network to Promote STEM Education
A collection of statewide STEM education networks have formed a new coalition to promote STEM policies and practices. Read Full Post >
June 27, 2012
Washington Insiders Size Up Common-Core Support, Testing Consortia
Far more Washington insiders think the PARCC assessment consortium is "on the right track" than is the other testing group, Smarter Balanced, but both group's ratings are improving. Read Full Post >
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