Common Core and 'Smile Intensity': Together at Last?
As Missouri lawmakers consider requiring a review of the common core, some of its critics link it to a federal report on facial recognition technology. Read Full Post >
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April 02, 2013
Texas K-12 Chief's Interesting Relationship With State Lawmakers
Texas Commissioner of Education Michael Williams has said he will implement an A-F school accountability system without lawmakers' approval. Read Full Post >
March 07, 2013
New York's Competitive Education Grants Sputter on Launch Pad
Results from New York state's competitive K-12 grant program show reasons for skepticism, one group says. Read Full Post >
February 25, 2013
Graduation Rates: Southern States See Biggest Improvements
A new report on graduation rates in the states showed overall progress for Southern states but lingering gaps based on race. Read Full Post >
February 21, 2013
NAEP Performance for 'Mega States' a Mixed Bag
A report released Feb. 21 examined NAEP results for the five largest states by enrollment. Read Full Post >
February 20, 2013
Texas Legislators Vent Over STAAR Testing Fallout
Texas lawmakers are calling for major changes to the state's testing and accountability system.SAY IN A PHRASE OR TWO WHY--MB Read Full Post >
February 12, 2013
Common-Core Tests in Georgia Show "Drops" in Math Proficiency
The share of students scoring not proficient on a common-core-aligned algebra test in Georgia increased from the previous math test. Read Full Post >
January 28, 2013
Massachusetts' Mitch Chester on Common Core, Gov. Patrick's K-12 Plan
Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Mitch Chester praised Gov. Deval Patrick's 2013 budget proposals for K-12, and defended the Common Core State Standards in an interview. Read Full Post >
January 24, 2013
With Eye on Common Core, Illinois Raises State Test Cut Scores
The Illinois State Board of Education is slated to vote on a proposal from Superintendent Christopher Koch to raise cut scores on state reading and math tests. Read Full Post >
January 24, 2013
Florida Teacher Pay Raises: A Side Effect of Court Ruling on Pensions?
A recent Florida Supreme Court decision on the state pension system could be influencing Gov. Rick Scott's proposal to raise teacher salaries. Read Full Post >
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