Fragmentation of Testing: Back to the Future?
Will states' decisions on testing result in better tests? Maybe not, research suggests.
The Assessment Consortia: Field-Test Blues?
The field tests have provoked enthusiasm and anxiety, but they can point to better testing in 2015.
Testing Problem-Solving
A new NAEP Test might encourage more schools to address a critical competency.
NAEP Results: Classroom Practices Matter
A deeper look at the findings from the assessment shows the relationship between instruction and student performance.
Beyond January: No Senioritis for Deep Learners
By completing and defending a portfolio, seniors work harder in their last semester than they do all four years in high school.
An Open Invitation to College Presidents
Why not use a College Entrance Portfolio for college admissions?
Learning=Doing, Reflecting, Revising
The world of work is project-based. Schools are not. That needs to change.
The 72-Mile Classroom
Four teachers, 7 days, 39 students, 72 miles, and 0 precedents. A student's journey, what she learned within it, and why some educators should start taking notes.
Break Down the Walls, Blow Up the Schedule
A school leader offers two simple yet far-reaching suggestions for school design and re-design.
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