The days when teachers called the shots in the classroom are coming to an end in many of the nation’s schools. Once the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are fully implemented, students will be the ones in the driver’s seat. "It used to be, I do, we do together, now you do," Kaitlyn Steigler, a […]
Archive | July, 2012
In California, teachers’ efforts are making a difference
Many students and educators in California have reason to celebrate this summer, thanks to a recent string of achievements in the state’s education sector, including high Academic Performance Index (API) scores and improved high school graduation rates. According to the California Department of Education’s website, schools’ API scores are based on several factors, including students’ […]
For Ohio school district, teacher training may mean less time in class
In Ohio, the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) must be fully implemented by the 2014-2015 academic year, according to the state’s Department of Education. As a result, school districts throughout Ohio are looking for ways to ensure their instructors are prepared to teach according to the CCSS. For students who attend institutions within the Cuyahoga […]
North Carolina teachers gather to discuss curriculum changes
Each year, teachers from North Carolina’s Iredell-Statesville Schools come together to prepare for the coming academic year during Curriculum Review Week, the Statesville Record and Landmark reported. However, this year’s gathering is noticeably different, as the district will begin to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in the fall. "Teachers have been able to […]