The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

and claims to explain how to teach the tragedy of the star-crossed lovers in a fun-filled way while hitting almost 50 Common Core standards in five weeks. A curriculum expert who reviewed the pedagogy explained to me that the unit was “weak” and does not meet Common Core standards as the creator claimed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The idea of using inquiry to drive change is both inspired common sense and not entirely obvious. That’s why when I heard about Repositioning Educational Leadership: Practitioners Leading from an Inquiry Stance (Teachers College Press 2018), I was thrilled to read it. Common Core Literacy for ELA.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 17, 2018

But during the past four years, New York parents have actively excluded about one in five students from taking the annual state tests (including 18 percent in the spring 2018 test administration). The post OPINION: The Opt Out movement is gaining ground, quietly appeared first on The Hechinger Report. Indeed, in 2016, the U.S.

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ExcelinEd

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

percent of 2018 public high school graduates scored a 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam during high school, compared to 32.9 Data represents class of 2018 public high school graduates scoring 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam during high school. In Florida, 31.7 percent in Massachusetts and 32.2 SOURCE: U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2019

The New York Post reported in 2018 that as many as 5 million schoolage children have no Internet access. But what kids possess is bravado, not knowledge. Knowledge must be taught. It’s important to remember that lots of kids aren’t raised with technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 7, 2018

Over seven million will take SAT tests in 2018 in January, March/April, May, June, October, November, or December. Here, you can register for an SAT test, send score reports to colleges, go behind the curtain to see what concepts are tested on each section, and practice for the test with authentic questions and full-length practice tests.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

For the fifth year, Tech & Learning presents its awards program that honors great products at ISTE 2018. For the fifth year, Tech & Learning presents its awards program that honors great products at ISTE 2018. Students can save an ebook for a book report, their own created content, or more for sharing with their teacher.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2021

Related 2018 Hechinger coverage. Part of the appeal of project-based learning is the perception that there’s more freedom, a welcome break from the pressures of test prep and meeting Common Core standards. Developer: Michigan State University Research. Curriculum. 2nd grade social studies. Curriculum. 6th grade science.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The company offers a suite of tools used to create, deliver and generate reports from digital assessments. The vision behind TAO was to create an open-source assessment platform that works with different content authoring, delivery and reporting tools, says Marc Oswald, co-founder and CEO of OAT. In February 2018, ACT invested $7.5

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 17, 2020

In a report published in May, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics recommended that districts eliminate tracking in middle school math. Another DeWitt math teacher reported similar numbers. “We appeared first on The Hechinger Report. Now some experts are encouraging school districts to step away from the practice.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2018

2018-19 Kiddom Pilot Scope and Sequence. Educators at Torah Academy teach courses that cover everything from Common Core mathematics to Judaic studies, as well as provide services including speech therapy and vocational training. Learn More About Kiddom Academy For Schools: Apply to Kiddom's Pilot program.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Monday, November 5, 2018 12:00pm Pacific time, 3:00pm Eastern Some apps are comprehensive and others tackle a specific purpose. While there are data mining programs that report cost and usage, the key in understanding the value of a district’s technology decisions is to use data that shows the impact on learning.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2018

Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. states adopted new, more demanding academic standards in the 2010s, and there have been widespread reports about the difficulties in changing instruction in the classroom. More than 40 states embraced the “Common Core” while additional states adopted similar standards.).

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

1, 2018) – Fifty-nine percent of Americans ages 18-26 who have taken a financial education course believe the lessons will save them more than $10,000 over the course of their lifetimes, according to a new survey from Discover. Thursday, Nov. million educators and over 50 million students, Discovery Education's services are in half of U.S.

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Georgia Test Prep

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

These tests determine if the student has understood the curriculum as per state standards, because they are pegged to Georgia’s new academic standards, which are guided by the Common Core, a national consensus of what each child should learn in each grade level. Grading of the GMAS. Achievement Level.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 15, 2016

Here’s an example of the high stakes: During the last election cycle, controversial initiatives like Common Core, charter schools, alternate route programs, vouchers and teacher tenure have all been on table for elected boards to consider in Louisiana and other states.

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techlearning

JULY 17, 2018

have reported positive impact on their classes. “I The curriculum I am using with my students, Smithsonian Science and Technology Concepts Middle School, really helped me do a lesson that addressed all areas of good teaching, all aligned to NGSS and Common Core State Standards! All standards, all students.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Maybe not: What two new reports show about teacher preparation. In October, for instance, Louisiana announced that students entering teacher preparation in the 2018-19 academic year will be required to complete a full-year classroom residency with an experienced mentor teacher. appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We measured our reading achievement using the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment , which uses Common Core standards to measure what students know and how they grow in math and reading.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 20, 2017

Content is mapped to a variety of levels and standards including common core. These chunks can be organized as courses, books, reports, etc. Its also not to early to begin thinking of 2018! It is all possible with CK-12. This wonderful OER makes it easy for teachers to assemble their own textbooks. Thanks so much.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. Students enjoy play, an important facet of their day, in Sara Stevens’ kindergarten class. Students have at least 40 minutes a day to play during what’s called “Play to Learn” time. EVERETT, Wash. —

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

For decades as an NPR reporter, I created captivating audio stories. Over six thousand classes submitted podcast entries to the 2018 NPR Student Podcast Challenge. TeachersPayTeachers.com , an online marketplace for lesson plans, reported that their annual downloads of lessons based on podcasts increased 650 percent that year.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

MARCH 10, 2020

What School Could Be by Ted Dintersmith (2018) Before getting too deep into CBE terminology and logistics, teachers and admin should be given the chance to ideate for an "outside the box" transformative classroom experience. Martin (2010) Don't let the slim nature of this book (151 pages!) Bonus: it includes a DVD with video clips!

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Emily Hanford | APM Reports. This story was produced by APM Reports and reprinted with permission. ” Related: Can Common Core reading tests ever be fair? Emily Hanford | APM Reports. Emily Hanford | APM Reports. In 2000, the panel released a report. Emily Hanford | APM Reports.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

The Hechinger Report is running 10 excerpts from the project, to give our readers a sampling of what students really think. Photo: Magdalena Slapik for The Hechinger Report. Student interviews were carried out during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. What do you plan to do after you graduate from high school?

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Photo: Terrell Clark for The Hechinger Report. Photo: Terrell Clark for The Hechinger Report. Photo: Terrell Clark for The Hechinger Report. Photo: Terrell Clark for The Hechinger Report. Mississippi’s public school enrollment fell by 23,000 students that month, the Associated Press reported. CLARKSDALE, Miss. —

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2020

Credit: Tara García Mathewson/The Hechinger Report. The Hechinger Report has spent a year exploring the elements of the Summit model, the extensive training process for schools that are new to the program and the twists and turns of implementation. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is one of the many funders of The Hechinger Report.).

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MindShift

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

students received a choice of homework they reported higher intrinsic motivation to do homework, felt more competent regarding the homework, and performed better on the unit test compared with when they did not have a choice. Marzano goes on to report that granting students choice directly aligns with student engagement.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Kiddom Pilot’s 2018 Scope and Sequence. Beautiful, actionable reports help students, teachers, parents, and administrators monitor progress and take action. Nor could I customize features to align with my class set-up, or remove certain features altogether. Apply to Kiddom's Pilot program. Learn more about Kiddom Academy.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In addition, Alma will continue to provide its own set of robust reporting tools to meet many needs and budgets. In addition to its resources for homework, reports, and projects, the database provides support material for teachers--printable handouts, classroom management forms, and more. Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

13, 2018 —ASSIST Education announced the recent integration Scantron Performance Series, a computer-adaptive K-12 diagnostic student assessment, published by Scantron. Results correspond to Common Core State Standards and specific state standards.

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2018

The boom and bust of Common Core standards have left their mark, just as new concerns over media literacy and privacy are doing currently. As a director for Common Sense Education , I’ve enjoyed something of a ringside seat, having edited close to 1,000 edtech reviews written by expert educators.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

For over a decade, North Carolina has been the site of one of the most sustained, successful initiatives in education: giving all students in all schools access to broadband internet with WiFi in every classroom by 2018. Full disclosure: Entangled Solutions, where I am a principal consultant, helped prepare the report.)

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 3, 2019

More than 70 percent of children who attend pre-K in the state leave ready for kindergarten, according to 2018 accountability data. In the waning days of the 2018 legislative session, Mississippi lawmakers agreed to a $2.5 Terrell Clark for The Hechinger Report. million funding boost — $3.5 Skeptics remain.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 6, 2017

.” “The White House on Monday announced that it would nominate Mitchell “Mick” Zais as deputy secretary of education ,” Inside Higher Ed reports. “Trump Taps Common-Core Foe Mick Zais for No. ” The latest Pew Research report addresses the future of automation. Trillion in 2018.”

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Here are some reports from her travels: Via Chalkbeat : “What is Betsy DeVos ’s ‘rethink school’ initiative all about? ” Via Chalkbeat : “‘ Common Core ’ no more: New York moves to adopt revised standards with new name.” (National) Education Politics.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. The Horizon Report. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade.

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