by Carol A. Josel | Oct 8, 2014 | Making Education News
1) Responding to an ASCD survey asking if this year’s Common Core Standards assessments should be used for accountability, 25% of teachers said they want a 4-year-delay and 24% seek a 2-year-delay. 2) An August PDK/Gallup poll found that 81% of respondents had...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 7, 2014 | Making Education News
1. Education Secretary Arne Duncan has announced that states can delay using test results in teacher-performance ratings for another year. Over the past 4 years, 40 states adopted laws tying teacher evaluations in part on students’ standardized test results. 2....
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 6, 2014 | Quotable Quotes
** “Arne Duncan brought the most ambitious reform agenda in years to the Department of Education–and a determination to use every lever of power to accomplish it. The results were stunning: In barely a year, more than 100 state laws were passed to open...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 2, 2014 | Helpful Resources
*** www.scholastic.com/livestrong ~ The LiveStrong at School site offers “award-winning lessons, worksheets, and more to generate classroom discussions about cancer, cancer treatments, and how to support those living with cancer.” *** www.edreport.org ~...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 1, 2014 | Making Education News
1) An EdTech survey found that 82% of readers feel their schools are doing at least somewhat well preparing students for needed college and career technical skills. 48% say teaching the rules of digital citizenship and responsible social networking is most important....
