Tag: next generation learning
August 28, 2012
August 28th, 2012
National News The Republic 40% of New Mexico high school seniors still need to pass exit exam to get diploma More than 40% of New Mexico's high school seniors still need to pass the state's exit exam if they are to earn their diplomas without jumping through additional hoops. State officials adopted the exit exam test in 2010, but this year is...VIEW ARTICLE
Schools Need to Work More Like Coffee Shops
August 27th, 2012
As technology proliferates and continually increases our ability to personalize learning for every student, educators can use this opportunity to completely rethink everything from school design to instructional formats to the tools utilized for instruction, according to a blog post on NPR’s KQED. The blog post documents the transformation of...VIEW ARTICLE
August 16, 2012
August 16th, 2012
National News Education Week Consortia provide preview of common assessments As teachers begin shaping lessons for the common core standards, many are wondering how to prepare their students for tests that won't be ready for at least two years. But sample items being drafted for those exams offer early ideas of what lies ahead. Experts suggest...VIEW ARTICLE
August 13, 2012
August 13th, 2012
Local News The News Journal Keep suspension ranking a priority An editorial In Delaware attendance patterns, we’re found to have direct consequences. Students who miss the most school get in trouble more often. So the state put its emphasis on parental outreach programs. This ability to tie the data to student performance was part of Delaware...VIEW ARTICLE