A spelling bee provides students with an opportunity to show off and practice their spelling skills in a competitive format. In the case of the Norwalk Education Foundation, a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization, a spelling bee offers a chance to raise money for the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), The Hour reported. The […]
Technology: Essential for CCSS-aligned learning
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are designed to prepare K-12 students for the challenges that await them in college and the workforce. As technology becomes more important throughout the nation's academic institutions and workplaces, students will need to be comfortable using everything from the internet to tablet computers. In Pennsylvania, the North Allegheny School District […]
Educators see the value in going digital
Many students still know what it feels like to lug backpacks loaded with heavy textbooks around school. Some, however, are going to class feeling very little strain on their back thanks to modern technology, such as tablet computers. This trend is gaining traction in Utah, where the state Office of Education is helping to develop science […]
High ITBS scores help students gain recognition
By Bright Ed News on May 17, 2013 in Iowa Test Preparation, Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, ITBS Practice Tests, ITBS Test, News and Information
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 […]
Teachers take advantage of a shorter academic year
For students in California's Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District, the current academic year will end a little earlier than usual thanks to the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the Dinuba Sentinel reported. To make time for teacher-training days from June 3 through 6, the District will end classes one week earlier than […]
Perfect scores are possible on the California Standards Tests
By Bright Ed News on April 26, 2013 in California Achievement Test, Common Standards, News and Information
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 […]
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 […]