Tag: assessments
We Knew State and National Test Scores Would Drop. Now Let’s Get to Work.
October 26th, 2022
Scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a countrywide assessment for K-12 students known to insiders as the “nation’s report card,” were released earlier this week. And as observers like Future Ed have pointed out, the results paint a stark picture of the educational fallout from COVID-19. The...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware’s NAEP Results: Draw Your Own Conclusion
Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success
November 5th, 2015
A few days ago we published a blog on Delaware’s NAEP Results: 5 Data Takeaways. Here are some data considerations to keep in mind as you read the tea leaves from this year’s NAEP results. 1. Lookout for misNAEPery—the misuse of NAEP data. National bloggers like Mike Petrilli are warning against jumping to conclusions about the policy...VIEW ARTICLE
October 31, 2013
Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success, Student-Centered Learning
October 31st, 2013
Local News Sussex Countian Business leaders is principal for a day at Sussex Tech Sussex Technical High School recently hosted Rod Ward as its Principal of the Day. Ward is the president and CEO of Corporation Service Company (CSC), headquartered in Wilmington. CSC has offices throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He spent his time at...VIEW ARTICLE
September 17, 2013
Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success, Student-Centered Learning
September 17th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Opinions sought on school systems A group of “concerned citizens” wants to personally survey at least 5,000 Delawareans in an effort to put their thoughts on education issues in front of state leaders. “There are so many things happening in education right now, and there’s so much momentum,” said Rod Ward, who...VIEW ARTICLE