Making the Case for Common Standards
A new brief recaps attempts to create national standards, and argues that doing so now is of crucial importance. Read Full Post >
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December 18, 2009
December 02, 2009
PTA Seeks to Build Parent Support for Common Standards
The PTA announces a campaign to build parent support for common standards. Read Full Post >
November 04, 2009
Better Preparation Needed for High School Teachers, Report Says
A report calls for specific types of preparation for aspiring high school teachers. Read Full Post >
October 30, 2009
State Standards Are Lower, College Enrollment Is Higher
College enrollment hits an all-time high, even as concerns are raised about states' education standards. Read Full Post >
October 23, 2009
Pennsylvania Exit Exams Clear Final Hurdle
Pennsylvania state board of education approves new exit exams. Read Full Post >
September 29, 2009
Reading Comprehension: A Problem for Adolescent Literacy?
A professor challenges the idea that reading comprehension is a skill that can be taught directly. Read Full Post >
September 21, 2009
Should Everyone Go to College?
The revised draft common standards are out for more public comment. As advocates push for college readiness, skeptics of the college-for-all argument circulate their thoughts. Read Full Post >
September 17, 2009
Aligning High School With College: Texas' Story
Texas is at the leading edge of work to align high school coursework with college expectations. Read Full Post >
July 23, 2009
Whoops, They're Out: Common "College and Career Ready" Standards
A draft of the common "college and career ready standards" is circulating and getting a mix of reactions. Read Full Post >
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