U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan believes that the Common Core State Standards are preparing the children of America for competition on a global scale. He is in full support of their implementation in all 50 states and their usefulness in preparing students for college and beyond. Duncan spoke with residents of Richmond, Va., Nov. […]
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Staying up late hurts teenage students’ academic performance
The older students get, the less control their parents have over what time they go to bed every night. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that individuals between the ages of 10 and 17 receive 8.5 to 9.25 hours of sleep each night. Of course, this does not always happen. Based on new research from the […]
California’s Discovery Science Center to host parent workshops
Recent research from the Center on Education Policy at The George Washington University revealed that 36 states have provided professional development initiatives related to the Common Core State Standards. However, teachers and other school officials are not the only people who need to be familiar with the CCSS. Parents should also have an understanding of the Standards and what […]
Test scores are down in New York City
The New York City Department of Education recently released students' results on new tests that are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. According to a Department news release, 29.6 percent of test takers were proficient in mathematics, while 26.5 percent of students met proficiency standards in English. While these results are far from promising, NYC […]
Indiana gathering clears up CCSS myths
By Bright Ed News on October 1, 2013 in Common Core Standards, Common Standards, News and Information
Some myths do not go away – especially those related to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Fortunately, officials from schools in states that have adopted the CCSS are taking steps to ensure parents know exactly what to expect from the Common Core. This is the case in Fort Wayne, Ind., where hundreds of education officials and parents recently […]
Report: Level of CCSS preparation is uneven among adopters
By Bright Ed News on September 12, 2013 in Common Core Standards, Common Standards, News and Information
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are designed to dramatically improve K-12 education so that students are better prepared for college and the workforce. While the CCSS have much to offer, one of the most appealing aspects of the Standards is the fact that students in each of the 45 states that adopted the Common Core will […]
Teachers receive assistance with their back-to-school shopping
As the summer comes to a close, parents across the country will take their children shopping so they can stock up on back-to-school supplies. However, they will not be the only ones pushing shopping carts down the aisles of their local stores, as teachers also need to stock up on classroom materials. Office Depot, a […]
Technology appears on more back-to-school shopping lists
As portable gadgets like laptop and tablet computers have become common everywhere from homes to businesses, students should not be shocked to see more of them in their classrooms this fall, especially as their schools near the full implementation of the Common Core State Standards. Based on recent data from the American Express Spending & […]
Students nationwide honored by the President’s Education Awards Program
As the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are expected to provide K-12 students with more rigorous instruction, those who excel in CCSS classrooms should be proud of their academic achievements. If they receive recognition directly from the White House, they should be even prouder. It is possible for students to receive recognition for their academic achievements from […]
Some Florida high schoolers to take math courses in new order
By Bright Ed News on August 23, 2013 in Common Core Standards, Common Standards, News and Information
Florida is among the many adopters of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) across the U.S. The Florida Department of Education believes the CCSS provide students with a career edge and, as a result, strongly supports their full implementation during the 2014-2015 academic year, according to the Department’s website. With implementation deadlines looming, it is a given that instruction […]