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Any time students have to transition from one type of standardized test to another, there is the possibility their scores will drop. Recently, this was the case in New York City, where pupils took new assessments that are aligned with the Common Core State Standards and received lower scores than educators would have liked to see. […]

While all students are unique, some individuals excel beyond their classmates. In some cases, these talented pupils may not receive the quality of education they need to excel. This is where the Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) can help. This nonprofit organization exists to assist educators, families and students in a way that […]