There are many topics that teachers and parents of school children may think about on a regular basis, from the safe use of the internet to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how they will affect students’ learning. These subjects and more were recently discussed at the Delaware Parent-Teacher Association’s (PTA) 100th anniversary conference […]
Archive | November, 2011
Kentucky to host national Common Core State Standards conference
As schools prepare to transition from their current educational standards to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), it is expected that educators from some states will have questions on the implementation process. This February, these teachers and school officials will be able to attend a national conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The forum, titled Architecture […]
Iowa Assessments help teachers track student growth
The University of Iowa College of Education’s Iowa Testing Programs has replaced the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) with the Iowa Assessments, the Iowa City Press Citizen reported. According to officials behind the revamped tests, the changes will lead to benefits for both students and teachers. For instance, Catherine Welch, director of statewide […]
San Bernardino County students excel on California STAR Testing Program
Outstanding teachers and parental support are just two of the factors behind high scores on the 2010-11 California STAR Testing program in the Etiwanda School District, the Fontana Herald-News reported. Students’ test results in the several schools in northwestern Fontana that make up the District helped Etiwanda surpass all other districts in San Bernardino […]