The Partnershp for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers seeks input on accommodation policies involving use of calculators and reading test questions and answers aloud. Read Full Post >
The market for education software and digital products grew by more than 3.5 percent and now stands at $7.7 billion, new research shows. Read Full Post >
Now is the time to prepare our schools and avoid a swift legislative action from crashing down around us again. We can get an edge on this movement by getting ready. As leaders we have the responsibility to step up and the first step is asking good questions. Read Full Post >
Three school districts will pilot a new unit designed for middle school English/language arts students who may also be English-language learners. Read Full Post >
Mel Riddile of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, details five essential school wide conditions for the Common Core State Standards that will fundamentally shift the way principals lead schools. Read Full Post >
A new set of guidelines suggests that teachers need not cut back on literature to meet the "informational text" demands of the common core. Read Full Post >
Key issues to advocate for in 2013. Read Full Post >
The push for accountability in virtual education, rapid growth of blended learning, and experimentation with open education resources were also top trends in 2012. Read Full Post >
Immigration, the Common Core State Standards, and English-language proficiency were among the most sought-after English-language learner-related stories in 2012. Read Full Post >
A modest increase in the market's total value was attributed to sizable gains in software for administrative tasks, professional development, and testing. Read Full Post >
