Some students in Maryland already exposed to Common Core State Standards

As the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) become commonplace in schools across Maryland, the focus of these institutions’ classrooms will shift from "the how" of instruction to "the why," according to The Daily Times. The CCSS’ website states that Maryland adopted the Standards on June 22, 2010. Now, schools throughout the state are expected to […]

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School district takes steps to improve California Standards Test scores

  Based on the results of the 2011 California STAR Testing Program, while there was an increase in proficiency levels among all subgroups, an achievement gap still exists for Latino students, according to the California Department of Education. However, one of the state’s school districts is committed to helping these pupils raise their scores. Mountain […]

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Delaware conference highlights the importance of the Common Core State Standards

There are many topics that teachers and parents of school children may think about on a regular basis, from the safe use of the internet to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how they will affect students’ learning. These subjects and more were recently discussed at the Delaware Parent-Teacher Association’s (PTA) 100th anniversary conference […]

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Kentucky to host national Common Core State Standards conference

  As schools prepare to transition from their current educational standards to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), it is expected that educators from some states will have questions on the implementation process. This February, these teachers and school officials will be able to attend a national conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The forum, titled Architecture […]

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San Bernardino County students excel on California STAR Testing Program

  Outstanding teachers and parental support are just two of the factors behind high scores on the 2010-11 California STAR Testing program in the Etiwanda School District, the Fontana Herald-News reported. Students’ test results in the several schools in northwestern Fontana that make up the District helped Etiwanda surpass all other districts in San Bernardino […]

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Wisconsin school district performs well on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills

Students have much to be proud of in the Whitefish Bay School District in Wisconsin, based on Superintendent Mary Gavigan’s recent State of the District presentation, Whitefish Bay’s Patch website reported. For example, the District managed to achieve an attendance rate of 96.8 percent, which, according to the news source, is higher than other North […]

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School celebrates anniversary and high Iowa Tests of Basic Skills scores

  Ohio’s St. Helen School is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, The News-Herald reported. Among the Catholic parish institution’s many academic accomplishments have been awards and high scores on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS). What sets the School apart from other institutions is the fact that when it opened in 1961, students were […]

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School honored for consistently high Stanford Achievement Test scores

  Several schools from around the country were recently honored at the Intel Schools of Distinction Awards in Washington, D.C. Among the institutions that were recognized was Valley Christian Junior High in San Jose, California. Valley Christian received the Intel Foundation’s Star Innovator Award for its achievements in math and science education, as well as […]

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Iowa Tests of Basic Skills scores help Indiana school earn National Blue Ribbon

  On September 15, the U.S. Department of Education released the names of the 305 schools across the country that have been selected as 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Among these institutions were 49 private schools, including St. Barnabas Catholic School in Indiana. According to The News-Leader, St. Barnabas earned the honor based on several […]

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