The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 7, 2018

In the mid-2000s, Louisiana implemented high-stakes tests known as Louisiana Educational Assessment Program, or LEAP, which required fourth and eighth graders to show that they were grade-level proficient. Laster’s presentation, based on 2010 data, reported that 28 percent of Louisiana students did not make it to fourth grade on time.

Analysis 120

Analysis Report Data Policies 120

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 3, 2018

But after about half-an-hour, the lecture stops and Dobrin presents his students with a menu of options. “Is Is anyone interested in taking an assessment today?” Only 11 percent of the students who entered UMPI in 2005 graduated in four years, and only 30 percent graduated in six. Dobrin asks.

Pearson 82

Pearson Personalized Learning Report Course 82

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Ocon, who had been at the school since 2005, became convinced that the source of the dismal performance numbers was not the kids but a hidebound curriculum that was simply not working to their benefit. Ocon describes lesson plans that were based around presenting content and then giving quizzes and tests at predetermined intervals.

Report 89

Report Competency Based Learning Common Core System 89