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Seaford High School Strives To Reinvent Itself
June 21st, 2010
Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz around college and career readiness which means that the focus has shifted from merely improving high school graduation rate to ensuring that students are prepared for college or a career upon matriculation. This can be achieved only when students are taught to develop their analytical and critical thinking...VIEW ARTICLE
Will states finally start sharing test questions?
June 14th, 2010
While concept of shared item banks is not new, it’s gaining momentum and taking shape because of federal Race to the Top investments. And Delaware is playing a leading role. Item banks-- that house state test items and can be accessed by multiple states—are attractive because they have the potential to provide cost efficiencies...VIEW ARTICLE
Diplomas Count 2010
June 11th, 2010
The new Diplomas Count is out from EPE. They use 2007 data, but it shows Delaware (65% Graduation rate) below the national average (68.8%) on the Cumulative Promotion Index, with African American and Hispanic males at under 50%. Delaware started reporting the CPI rate in state a few years ago but we use the NGA rate for school...VIEW ARTICLE