This spring, many parents and teachers will root for students as they tackle the California Standards Tests, which are part of the California STAR Testing Program. While not every second- through eleventh-grader will receive a perfect score on the Tests, it is not impossible. After all, John Isaiah Norwood managed to do just that when he was […]
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Adults aim to improve students’ CST scores through chats
Every spring, the California Department of Education sets out to see how students throughout the Golden State are performing academically through the California STAR Testing Program. Using assessments like the California Standards Tests (CST), state educators are able to see how students in grades two through eleven are faring in subjects such as reading, mathematics and science, according […]
Collegiate faculty to help middle school teachers prepare for the CCSS
Students may look to their teachers for answers, but even these individuals' learning is never complete. This is especially true of instructors who will be teaching in schools that have implemented the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Although it ultimately depends on the quality of instruction currently being offered in each school, it is possible […]
Arizona teachers brace for stricter evaluations
Under the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Arizona educators will be expected to help their students understand how the skills they develop can be applied to real world situations, according to the Arizona Department of Education. In addition, teachers must help their pupils meet grade-level goals and ensure they are ready for college or the […]
Grant competition to spur innovation in education
Once the Common Core State Standards are fully implemented, K-12 students will be expected to perform at a higher level than many of them are used to. For a number of schools, this is easier said than done, which is why new and innovative ideas are essential if educators are to boost student achievement. The […]
Apple iPads make mathematical instruction fun at California school
Following the full implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) mathematical instruction will look quite different. For example, K-12 students in states that have adopted the CCSS will no longer have the chance to memorize a few concepts just so they can pass a test. According to the Standards' website, students will be required to understand […]
Pennsylvania school district strives to be one of the best
Becoming one of the country's top school systems is no easy task, but that did not stop Pennsylvania's North Allegheny School District from at least trying. In 2001, North Allegheny officials decided that being good just was not enough, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. It was at this time they set a goal of becoming […]
Connecticut school district makes more technology available to students
Connecticut, like many other states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), understands the important role technological instruction plays in helping students become well-rounded professionals. According to the Connecticut State Department of Education, if pupils are to succeed in the 21st century, they must develop strong technological skills. Officials at Connecticut's New Canaan Public Schools […]
Teachers make math fun at National Pi Day celebration
If K-12 students are to succeed in schools where they are taught according to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), they must be engaged in what they are learning about. One way for educators to accomplish this is through school events that combine essential instruction with fun. In honor of National Pi Day – March […]
Business sector sees value in the CCSS
Once the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are fully implemented, not only will they prepare students in grades K-12 for college, but the workforce as well. According to the CCSS' website, it is the Standards' focus on developing learners' understanding of what is expected of them in essential subjects, such as reading and mathematics, that […]