Testing, the Common Core, and Consumer Resistance
Marc Tucker examines the meaning behind consumer resistance to mandated school testing. Read Full Post >
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April 26, 2013
April 24, 2013
Leading Through the Testing Minefield
As the testing mania grows, we carry out the implementation with fidelity and honesty, standing tall while we live with the frustration , fatigue, fear...and yes, anger... growing within our communities. Read Full Post >
April 24, 2013
Chicago Students Skip Tests to Protest School Closures
Chicago students join increasing numbers of protests around the country objecting to what some say is an overuse of standardized tests. Read Full Post >
April 24, 2013
NAEP Economics Results Reveal Proficiency Woes
A majority of high school seniors scored below the "proficient" level on a national economics assessment. Read Full Post >
April 22, 2013
Rapid Rise Seen in Educators' Use of Digital Tools for PD
The number of teachers and principals using a variety of online tools for professional development has jumped significantly, according to a new survey. Read Full Post >
April 17, 2013
PARCC Releases Draft Policy on ELL Accommodations
PARCC will seek public comment for 30 days on its draft policy for testing accommodations for English-learners and students with disabilities. Read Full Post >
April 17, 2013
Opt-Out of Testing? What Happens Next?
Students are being asked to ignore us and we are being asked to force them to sit through testing when in our hearts, we, too, may question this testing program. Read Full Post >
April 15, 2013
Having Rejected Common Tests, Alabama Opts for New ACT Exam
The move holds symbolic importance for the two federally funded assessment consortia, which are mindful of maintaining membership in order to stay viable. Read Full Post >
April 11, 2013
FCC Commissioner Calls for Overhaul of E-rate to Help Schools
A commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission argues that schools need more funding, and specific capacity goals, through the E-rate. Read Full Post >
April 10, 2013
Are NCLB Waivers, Common Core Creating New Markets, Innovations?
As states implement common core standards, new markets are opening for education materials, according to panelists at a software and industry association gathering. Read Full Post >
