GED Program to Phase In Computer-Based Testing
The GED will become available via computer in four states this spring. Read Full Post >
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March 14, 2011
February 22, 2011
Reading Roundup: Formative Assessment, Content vs. Skills
Writers and reports provoke interesting debate about formative assessment, 21st century skills and college-admissions tests. Read Full Post >
February 17, 2011
AAAS President Calls for More Science Support for K-12 Education
Scientists must become more involved in educating the public about science and supporting K-12 students' interest in science, according to Alice S. Huang, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read Full Post >
February 10, 2011
Teacher Who Inspired KIPP Schools Dies in Houston
The renowned educator used unorthodox teaching methods that she summed up as "rap, rhythm, and rhyme." Read Full Post >
February 02, 2011
Can K-12 Handle a Newfangled Career & Tech Ed.?
A Harvard report draws strong reaction for suggesting that many students are not being served by a college-prep curriculum. Read Full Post >
January 25, 2011
College Board's SAT Goes Statewide in Delaware
Delaware will offer all of its 11th graders the chance to take the SAT, free of charge, during the school day. Read Full Post >
January 25, 2011
Defining What's Required for Each College Degree
A foundation that focuses on higher education creates a profile of what is required to earn various college degrees. Read Full Post >
January 20, 2011
The Challenge of Aligning K-12 With College
A California program is a role model for those who want to help K-12 systems align to college expectations. Read Full Post >
January 19, 2011
Connecting Students With Financial Aid
Simplifying the financial aid process and supplying information earlier about college costs would boost students' chances of continuing on to higher education. Read Full Post >
January 14, 2011
College Grad-Rate Information Key for Lower-Income Parents
Lower-income parents benefit even more than their more-advantaged peers from knowing colleges' graduation rates. Read Full Post >
