'A-Plus' Countries Falter on International Math Study
Countries considered "A-plus" leaders in international math assessments have had mixed results in more recent studies. Read Full Post >
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March 20, 2013
March 15, 2013
Math, Reading Gaps By Gender Persist, Global Study Finds
Achievement gaps persist by gender persist across the globe, a new study finds, with boys lagging in reading and girls lagging in math. Read Full Post >
March 04, 2013
National Standards, Local Control
I believe that local educators should be told what to produce, and then they should be turned loose to do it. Read Full Post >
December 11, 2012
Engagement, Safety, Health Linked to Achievement in Global Data
Student engagement, students' perception of safety at school, and their health played a role in their performance on international tests. Read Full Post >
December 07, 2012
U.S. States Fare Well on Global Tests, But Not at 'Advanced' Tier
Florida and Massachusetts performed well compared with other countries and school systems on international reading, math, and science tests. Read Full Post >
January 24, 2011
Duncan Sets a High Standard for a High-Performing State
In Minnesota, Arne Duncan urges the state to do better, despite its high scores on national tests, and relatively strong showings on the international scale. Read Full Post >
