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How to boost math skills in the early grades

The Hechinger Report

When we started here in 2012, our district was the lowest performing in math and reading of all the schools that feed into Morton West High School,” said Carmen Ayala, Berwyn North School District 98’s superintendent. That push for a common, connected curriculum also includes what happens before, and during, kindergarten.

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Tests suggest most Kansas students not ready for college

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But they stressed that Kansas is reporting its first statewide data from tests that were revised to align with multistate Common Core academic standards, which they view as tougher. Scores put students in one of five categories, ranging from “academic warning” to “exemplary.”

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How to Boost Math Skills in the Early Grades

MindShift

When we started here in 2012, our district was the lowest performing in math and reading of all the schools that feed into Morton West High School,” said Carmen Ayala, Berwyn North School District 98’s superintendent. That push for a common, connected curriculum also includes what happens before, and during, kindergarten.

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Where Are Quality Instructional Materials for English Language Learners?

MindShift

Research has shown that a majority of the educators who teach English-language learners (ELLs) are creating their own instructional materials — often with little oversight — that don’t necessarily match the student’s grade level or the rigor required by state academic standards.

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At School Grounded in Soul Music, Priorities Shift for Common Core

MindShift

Read more about Common Core. Arts advocates argue that music, drama and art classes are critical for a well-rounded education (and Brown says music should be considered an academic course). Soulsville opened with only sixth-graders in 2005, then added a grade each year until its first graduating class in 2012.

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Can ‘Sober High’ schools keep teenagers off drugs?

The Hechinger Report

Its doors opened in January, 2012. Independence Academy opened its doors in 2012, and is now one of five such schools in the state funded and overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. “I’d Drug use, suspensions and expulsions have put many students here far behind academically. Photo: Austin Haeberle.

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Trouble With the Curve: Estimating the Size and Growth Rates of K-12 Markets

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For example, specific policies regarding academic standards, testing requirements, and charter school authorization caps can give rise to specific types of products. Race To The Top (RTTT) and the subsequent introduction of NCLB waivers in 2012. Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, etc.).