Missouri was among the first states to adopt the Common Core State Standards following their introduction in June 2010, and it is clear the Show-Me State cares about providing quality education. That passion for preparing K-12 students for tomorrow continues to this day, as evidenced by Gov. Jay Nixon’s recent announcement. Nixon said that he would like to see […]
Thieves target school technology
Laptops, tablets and other forms of modern technology have joined chalkboards and pencil sharpeners as fixtures in many classrooms across the country. The integration of these devices into everyday instruction has the potential to help students meet the Common Core State Standards. However, educators need to remember that students are not the only ones who […]
Teachers flock to the NJEA Convention
Educators from throughout New Jersey's education sector recently made their way to the Atlantic City Convention Center to attend the New Jersey Education Association Convention. The event, which ran from Nov. 7-8, featured knowledgeable speakers, informative sessions and opportunities for professional and career development, according to the convention's website. Overall, more than 30,000 educators attended […]
Louisiana kindergartners benefit from Chevron donation
If teachers have never heard of or visited DonorsChoose.org before, they may be missing out on a valuable resource that could help make the implementation of the Common Core State Standards go a lot smoother. Teachers who feel their classroom lacks essential resources can visit the website and make a request for anything from pencils to microscopes. […]
Catholic schools grapple with CCSS implementation
By Bright Ed News on January 30, 2014 in Common Core Standards, Common Standards, News and Information
With a little help from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) is implementing the Common Core State Standards in schools that are affiliated with the Association. An example of that effort has been especially fruitful in Louisville, Ky., where the city's archdiocese has been implementing the standards on a step-by-step basis. Louisville […]
Obama administration supports higher Common Core State Standards
By Bright Ed News on January 8, 2014 in Common Core Standards, Common Standards, News and Information
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. […]
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 […]