2012 is quickly drawing to a close. When the calendar page flips to 2013 in just a couple of weeks, we suspect that the 2014 implementation of the next generation of online assessments is suddenly going to feel much closer. That realization is sure to provoke a wave of high blood pressure fanning out across the land. But - have no fear - the new DLN Smart Series white paper is here! Read Full Post >
For several years now, teacher evaluation has dominated education-policy discussions—but for the most part, the country's 430,000 special education teachers have been left out of the discussion. Read Full Post >
Four presenters will highlight the role of complex texts in the common standards and how teachers can support English-language learners in accessing grade-level, challenging content. Read Full Post >
State officials are also working on implementation plan for early-learning program. Read Full Post >
Some friends are working on a paper on the topic of common standards and innovation. The primary question is how and whether the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will accelerate or slow innovation. Read Full Post >
The National Association for the Education of Young Children has released a paper to help early-childhood educators prepare for the pressures of the Common Core State Standards for K-12. Read Full Post >
I'm trying to square two things that happened last week. The Nellie Mae Foundation issued a great report called Making Mastery Work: A Close Up View of Competency Education (MMW), a visit to 11 cool schools. Read Full Post >
The U.S. Department of Education shares their international strategy, Succeeding Globally Through International Education and Engagement. Read Full Post >
The U.S. education system is undergoing a revival—one that returns us to our roots of tradition. Read Full Post >
The Council of the Great City Schools has developed a new website to help urban districts educate its staff members and parents, including non-English speakers, on the Common Core State Standards. Read Full Post >
