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Common Core Standards: Why Did States Choose to Adopt?
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Common standards, linked with rigorous assessments, set the bar for all students—from struggling to advanced—to master academically rigorous content and succeed in the global economy. MORE
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Get Ready: PISA Is Coming!
12/01/2010
Next Tuesday, Dec. 7, the latest results from PISA, a high-profile international comparison of student achievement will be released.
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On Duncan's Mind for 2011: Technology, Contracts, ESEA
12/01/2010
In a speech to state lawmakers and education leaders, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan applauded states for driving the reforms that could raise the bar for students.
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Five Ed Chiefs Undertake 'Aggressive' Reforms in New Group
11/30/2010
Five state-education chiefs have formed a group to promote their vision of school reform, calling themselves the "Chiefs for Change."
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When Failure Is Not An Option: Designing Competency-Based Pathways for Next Generation Learning
11/30/2010
Explorations into next generation learning are sweeping across the country, and technological advancements are opening up new educational opportunities that emphasize personalized, student-centered, performance-based, anytime, anywhere educational opportunities.
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In the Future, Diverse Approaches to Schooling
11/30/2010
Some of the basic ways that we’ve delivered education will be changing in the future – in fact, it’s already happening.
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Superman and STEM
11/29/2010
A federal study concluded that STEM-literate students are almost twice as likely to earn a bachelor's degree, which helps them land jobs in the globally competitive, knowledge-based economy.
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Common-Standards Watch: South Dakota Makes 44
11/29/2010
South Dakota has become the most recent state to adopt the Common Core Standards in math and English.
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Eight U.S. States Part of Global Math, Science Study
11/29/2010
Eight states will participate in the 2011 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
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UTeach Program Transforms Students into New Degreed Math and Science Educators
11/28/2010
UTeach, a National Math and Science Initiative program, has transformed the way universities recruit, prepare and inspire new math and science teachers.
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Trying to Steer Strong Teachers to Weak Schools
11/27/2010
Milwaukee Public Schools officials have renewed their focus on drawing the best teachers to the neediest schools, saying their students will benefit most from highly effective teachers.
