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Difference in Perspective: An Interdisciplinary Project

A Principal's Reflections

Westbrook and Mrs. Morel continue their collaboration to address the Common Core literacy standards within our fine arts program, with the goal of increasing the rigor of the writing assignments across the curriculum. Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources.

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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

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Common Core Standards recognize the importance of this skill by addressing it in over 29 Standards, at every grade level from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. To students, knowing how to ‘compare and contrast’ sounds academic, not real world, but we teachers know most of life is choosing between options.

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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

Ask a Tech Teacher

Common Core Standards recognize the importance of this skill by addressing it in over 29 Standards, at every grade level from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. To students, knowing how to ‘compare and contrast’ sounds academic, not real world, but we teachers know most of life is choosing between options.

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Nevada Escapes Federal Penalty After 2015 Smarter Balanced Testing Glitches

Marketplace K-12

An analysis from Measured Progress published last summer found that just 37 percent of Nevada students completed Smarter Balanced tests , while 76 percent of Montana and 88 percent of North Dakota students did so. The 2014-15 school year was the first time most states administered tests aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

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GED and other high school equivalency degrees drop by more than 40% nationwide since 2012

The Hechinger Report

“It’s a stepping stone to some sort of post-secondary credential, which determines your economic mobility in life,” said Hilliard, adding that high school degree is a prerequisite to pursue many professional certifications, from emergency medical technician to truck driver.

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Pearson CEO Fallon Talks Common Core, Rise of ‘Open’ Resources

Marketplace K-12

He also talked about how he thinks policy shifts like the implementation of the common-core standards and the adoption of “open” educational resources are likely to affect the K-12 market, and his company’s work. We’re very confident that our products are aligned to the common core. John Fallon CEO, Pearson.

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What A Struggling School Looks Like On Paper

TeachThought - Learn better.

Teacher teams meet weekly in each small learning community (SLC) to analyze and discuss student data, construct item analysis and determine where students have gaps in instruction. What the school needs to improve. 1.1). (1.1).