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. Department of Education called Algebra I the gateway course to all higher math study.

Common Core 119

Common Core Academic Standards Comparison Report 119

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 128

Online Learning How To Competency Based Learning Learning 128

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Talent Development Secondary, a nonprofit that grew out of a Johns Hopkins University study on dropout rates, is the data-driven arm of the Diplomas Now model; it identifies kids at risk of dropping out and establishes a schoolwide process of intervention and support services to keep them on track to graduate. Here’s why they’re not.

Dropout 78

Dropout Secondary Data Report 78

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

headquarters in June 2017, Planet3 executives laid off the staff. In the agreement with Clark County School District, nine middle schools agreed to the Planet3 pilot program from August 2016 to May 2017. In June 2017, Planet3 laid off its staff. But at an all-hands meeting at the company’s Washington, D.C.

Education 76

Education Company Chegg Pearson 76

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2019

Attendance is nearly 95 percent, the number of students meeting or exceeding academic standards in English is on par with statewide levels and the school reported zero suspensions in 2018. “I Related: Access does not equal equity. I told the superintendent we’re going to deal with issues of race and culture.

Training 111

Training Report Meeting Groups 111

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 6, 2017

During the program, students have access to internships and work experience. In 2013, the legislature passed Act 77, the “Flexible Pathways Initiative,” which encourages schools to expand opportunities to programs like work-based learning, increase access to virtual learning experiences, and amplify the number of dual enrollment courses.

Classroom 87

Classroom Report Academic Standards Company 87

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 3, 2019

million to serve some 3,000 children next fall, less than 10 percent of those who are eligible, leaving the vast majority of the state’s 4-year-olds without access to state-funded preschool. “If million in 2017. Pre-K also teaches important non-academic skills, like how to hold a pencil, pay attention and get along with peers.

Elementary 59

Elementary Data Training Report 59