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SD New Accountability System

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Aug 24, 2:57 PM:

State BOE votes in favor of replacing NCLB with new method. Received fed waiver. Explores target goals and how would work, including standardized tests to measure student achievement, plus union opposition.

Schools Meeting Goals

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Aug 24, 1:33 PM:

WV DOE says 57% of state schools hit fed standards this year, up from 50% in 2011. Looks at changes in scores needed for proficiency and notes improvements in reading and language skills. 

NC District Scores In

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Aug 24, 12:24 PM:

ACT results for Guilford Co. show seniors results slightly below state and national averages. Describes use of exam to predict college readiness and belief Common Core Standards will improve performance.

MS Educator Fired

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Aug 24, 12:12 PM:

Meridian HS teacher loses job after state and local investigation of testing violation. Explores apparent sharing of previous exam with students and actions of school leadership.

Super On Vouchers, Reading

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Aug 24, 5:57 AM:

IN building reading system so teachers view it as K-12 program, not just a worry of 3rd grade when state requires kids to pass reading test (85% did this year). Voucher program, doubled from last year, another way to boost >

Test Status Quo

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Aug 23, 2:03 PM:

WV students scored average of 20.6 on ACT -- same as last year and also slightly below the national average. Notes increase in number taking exam. Breaks out Cabell Co. results and figures for some subjects.

Scores In Right Direction

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Aug 23, 1:39 PM:

District shows improvements in reading and math for grade-school kids, but continue to fall behind neighboring NB. Focus also is on instruction in upper grades, their courses, sequences, time on task.

SC District Raises Bar

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Aug 23, 1:16 PM:

Newberry Co. students must meet Common Core Standards this year. Describes teacher training, emphasis on English and math as well as changes in other subjects.

Educator Challenges VA Changes

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Aug 23, 12:52 PM:

Retired Portsmouth teacher harshly criticizes state's new, lower achievement goals for black and Latino students. Column includes negative reactions, concerns raised by politicians and implications of decision.

Educator Effectiveness

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Aug 23, 11:37 AM:

CO bill to increase faculty/admin effectiveness takes root in local district where Super details new plans, including more rigorous academic standards/assessments and new teacher evals.

CA Districts Score

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Aug 23, 11:23 AM:

First time is charm for Palo Alto and Mountain View-Los Altos students as most pass exit exam on initial try. Numbers provided and comparison with peers in rest of state.

ACT Scores

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Aug 22, 3:49 PM:

Slight increase in ACT scores in 2 IA towns. While state tests measure how students do according to state standards, ACT measures college readiness.

DE Tracking Performance

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Aug 22, 11:16 AM:

State officials use part of $119M RttT money for new tool allowing teacher to monitor how students are doing academically. Brief description availability to trads and charters and type of info provided.

OR ACT Results

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Aug 22, 10:58 AM:

OR students score slightly above national average, but score breakdown indicates large achievement gap between minorities and white students. General talk of improvement and college readiness strings stats together. 

FCAT Reflections

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Aug 22, 10:21 AM:

FL Gov's ad about testing says testing changes coming after listening to parents and teachers about FCAT. Not much on new test, but gives background on FCAT potential political motivation behind Gov's statements.  >

MS Trend Not Changing

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Aug 22, 10:10 AM:

Most all students took ACT, but they didn't perform as well as peers nationwide with percentage meeting key benchmarks lowest in country. Notes scores haven't shifted significantly in last 5 years, but higher number taking exam >

IA Good Scores

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Aug 22, 9:51 AM:

State students who took ACT performed better than their peers nationwide, earning composite of 22.1 compared to national average of 21.1.  Describes what exam measures and notes efforts to increase number taking exam.

ACT Update

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Aug 22, 7:58 AM:

ACT saw most scores this year hold steady, with slight rise in math/science, despite widening pool of test takers. Focus on STEM in certain states plus common core surmised as reason. Still college readiness not strong.

ACT Data Disappointing

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Aug 22, 7:05 AM:

Little gain seen in MO or KS on ACT scores and achievement gap persists. Higher scores noted on state tests because curriculum is aligned to them. Common core expected to change focus to college readiness.

IL ACT Scores

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Aug 22, 6:29 AM:

While officials pleased state scored higher than others hat use ACT for all students, scores still low & achievement gap horrendous, especially in science. Some say ACT not real indicator for college success, others point out >