The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

In 1993, Massachusetts enacted a bipartisan education reform law that gave schools a massive infusion of state money in return for high academic standards and accountability. Academic standards were the next to go. Eighth-grade math scores fell three points since the last time NAEP was administered in 2017.

Common Core 123

Common Core Academic Standards Comparison Report 123

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Kids are helped along by access to take-home devices and individualized learning plans that allow them to progress through class material at their own speed. In the early years of Lindsay’s experiment, few students had internet access at home. “I Today, students are even able to access assignments on their mobile devices.

Online Learning 133

Online Learning How To Competency Based Learning Learning 133

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the next Secretary of Education, testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill January 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.

Academic Standards 40

Academic Standards Education Common Core Report 40