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Detroit’s Achievement Authority

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Aug 30, 6:53 AM:

Last year, MI created an Education Achievement Authority district in Detroit with goal to transform lowest performing schools. Follows new Authority principal, her goals to improve learning & achievement.

Difference With Waiver

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Aug 30, 6:34 AM:

List of underperforming schools goes from 1,000+ under NCLB to 213 under MN waiver. Achievement gap still exists. Told flexibility of waiver will help with implementing plans to boost learning.

Duluth School Ratings

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Aug 30, 5:27 AM:

New school ratings results for MN district released. Notes shift from ratings based on proficiency (NCLB) to ratings based on growth (waiver). Focus is on closing achievement gap, but plan of attack left out.

Go Math

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Aug 29, 1:47 PM:

To meet Common Core, CT district unveils Go Math! curriculum for all grades. Quotes from Go Math! web site; no other analysis or context of new standards.

Common Core’s Debut

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Aug 29, 1:34 PM:

This fall, classrooms in Chicago-area schools are focusing on Common Core standards that encourage critical thinking.  In general, there will be more non-fiction and higher-level reading at earlier age. 

Easier School Grading System

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Aug 29, 1:26 PM:

OK's new school grading system shifts from an index score from 0 to 1,500 to a simple A-F rating. State Ed Dept also unveiling program to provide resources for schools to improve their grade. Reading improvement high on list. >

New Graduation Reward

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Aug 29, 12:59 PM:

Mesa and Gilbert (AZ) students striving for STEM Grand Canyon Diploma. Describes tougher HS classes required to earn it and reasons they want it -- future career opportunities. Notes other districts already plan.

Cheating Delays School Ratings

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Aug 29, 11:00 AM:

OH Board delays release of all school report cards due to allegations of manipulation of attendance and other data by a few schools. Unintended consequence is delay in Teacher Incentive Fund monies.

Testing Mixed Results

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Aug 29, 10:48 AM:

Except for one subgroup, PA district meets required AYP benchmarks on state assessments. Econ. disadvantaged students fell short. Explains likely warning, how will make improvements and increasing proficiency standards.

PA District Exam Results

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Aug 29, 10:21 AM:

Tunkhannock area HS students fail to make AYP in math and reading on state assessments. No numbers, but speculation here that may be because of higher benchmarks for proficiency. Reaction and look at concerns about potential >

WV Exam Scores

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Aug 29, 9:22 AM:

Wood Co. shows improvement on statewide tests with 15 of 27 schools meeting or beating benchmarks. That's up from 9 that did so during 2010-11. Describes Super reaction and provides rundown of those not making AYP.

Best Score On State Test

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Aug 29, 8:41 AM:

Ruben Elementary gets a 100 on SC Palmetto Assessment of State Standards exam. Principal acknowledges hard work of students and staff, and stresses school will continue to push high standards. Attributes other factors, like >

Strengthening Writing

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Aug 28, 1:47 PM:

Local SC Super suggests writing evals for students at the end of 4th and 7th grades. Suggestion made during broader discussion about how 13.1% of freshman in district reading at 4th grade level or below.  

No Excuses Achievement Attitude

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Aug 28, 1:38 PM:

Peoria School District 150 doesn't meet IL achievement standards under NCLB. Super stresses poverty and cuts aren't excuses. Admins plan to allocate $$ towards programs that improve achievement. No insight on schools that made >

New Tests Coming Soon

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Aug 28, 1:29 PM:

PA Keystone exams to take the place of PSSA tests. Keystone exams are more subject-specific and will be given to students at the end of a course. Schools have option to use tests as graduation requirement. 

Exploring Common Core

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Aug 28, 1:11 PM:

NC county schools will see implementation of Common Core this year. Standards meant to boost college and career readiness. But how Common Core plans to do this is masked by high emotions of first day back to school. 

TN Reward Schools

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Aug 28, 12:33 PM:

Gov Haslam recognizes those in top 5% based on student proficiency and achievement growth. Two Anderson Co. elementaries listed. Recaps state's reform efforts and higher standards.

Reward Schools Rewarded

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Aug 28, 11:28 AM:

Top TN schools, determined by test scores, honored by Gov and others. Reward Schools program part of new state accountability system.  One principal says success due to dedicated teachers, differentiated instruction and common >

Changing Standards

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Aug 28, 11:08 AM:

Lenoir Co. (NC) district transitioning to Common Core as new year begins. Describes teacher training and how curriculum and classroom will be different. Also notes addition of dress code.

Gains In Hamilton Co. Schools

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Aug 28, 9:54 AM:

6 schools in TN district among best in state for academic gains; two honored for overall achievement. Praise from Gov, Ed Commissioner, and U.S. Ed Sec. Emphasis that these schools should be models to others.