Although several states have yet to fully implement the Common Core State Standards, many students across the country have already begun to feel their effects. Opinions of the CCSS, however, are mixed in most parts of the nation. There are people who welcome the Standards and the positive impact they could have on the American education system, […]
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Educator wants students to get more out of writing instruction
The Common Core State Standards' mission statement says the CCSS provide students with knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college and their careers. However, there are those who do not believe the Standards go far enough. Gary Troia, an associate professor of special education at Michigan State University, is among them. In fact, Troia considers the […]
Principal development grants to benefit high-need schools
Teachers play a crucial role in the implementation of the Common Core State Standards, but so too do the principals and assistant principals who oversee the work they do in the nation's classrooms. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Education has taken action to ensure that high-need schools and districts receive the leadership they deserve. Recently, […]
Florida governor remains committed to the CCSS
Florida is among the states currently in the process of implementing the Common Core State Standards. However, like several other states, the Sunshine State is dealing with opposition to the CCSS, according to the Tampa Bay Times. This has become a problem for Florida Governor Rick Scott, a member of the Republican Party. Despite opposition to […]
Transition to CCSS proves challenging for K-12 and postsecondary educators
The Common Core State Standards are designed to ensure that the knowledge and skills students acquire in grades K-12 prepare them for the challenges of higher education. As a result, educators in K-12 and postsecondary settings located in states that have adopted the CCSS need to work together to ensure a successful transition from high school to […]
Report reveals how few SAT takers are prepared for college
By Bright Ed News on April 3, 2014 in News and Information, Practice Tests, SAT 10 Prep, SAT 9, Stanford Test
Once states fully implement the Common Core State Standards, the hope is that students in grades K-12 will receive instruction that helps them acquire knowledge and skills deemed necessary for success in college and the workforce. Based on a new report from the College Board, administrator of the SAT, something needs to be done to ensure […]
State funding to help California schools prepare for the CCSS
By Bright Ed News on March 21, 2014 in Common Core Standards, Common Standards, News and Information
California schools began the new academic year on a brighter note than other states, thanks in large part to funding from the California Department of Education. Overall, state institutions received $622 million, which will go toward the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. As should be expected, the money is already making a difference. […]
Maryland school district replaces more than 9,000 computers
By Bright Ed News on March 19, 2014 in Common Core Standards, Common Standards, News and Information
The new academic year is officially underway in Maryland's Montgomery County Public Schools, with more than 150,000 students returning to classrooms with resources both traditional and technological, The Washington Post reported. New devices, which will help educators become more effective instructors in classrooms aligned with the Common Core State Standards, were brought in over summer vacation. […]
Iowa students perform well on the Iowa Assessments
By Bright Ed News on March 18, 2014 in Iowa Test Preparation, Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, ITBS Practice Tests, ITBS Test, News and Information
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. […]
California teachers learn about the academic benefits of the arts
By Bright Ed News on March 13, 2014 in Common Core Standards, Common Standards, News and Information
Many parents and educators believe that exposure to the arts during students' K-12 careers helps them develop into well-rounded adults. An early introduction to the visual and performing arts has the potential to stimulate kids' imagination and strengthen their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, according to Americans for the Arts. In Sacramento, Calif., one group of teachers that […]