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Adapting to the New Classroom

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Our elementary and middle schools utilize i-Ready diagnostics to form enrichment and intervention groups,” says Dr. Julia Lamons, assessment supervisor at Greene County Schools. This technology solved another of the district’s biggest struggles—implementing an effective common assessment among 12 elementary and middle schools.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Via The New York Times : “ New York to Shorten Standardized Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools.” “ Microsoft is really scared of Chromebooks in businesses and schools,” according to The Verge. ” Via NPR : “ Advanced Placement Exam Scores In Alabama On The Rise.”

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Meanwhile, the state has given initial approval for ECOT to become a “dropout school.” ” Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “ Microsoft Moves to Enable Streamlined Purchasing of Bundled Products for Education.” ” Via Getting Smart : “Using Robots to Teach Elementary Students About Human Nature.”