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The Facts About...State Standards
The Challenge: Some schools operate without a clear set of expectations teachers and students should achieve in critically important subjects. The Solution: Require each state to establish its own standards of what students should know and be able to do in the core content ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Are Kids Getting Too Much Math and Reading?
Class time spent on reading and math has risen drastically over the last eight years. But have we gone too far with...
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Parents' Frequently Asked Questions About NAEP
What is the NAEP Assessment? NAEP, or the National Assessment of Educational Progress, is often called the "Nation's...
Source: U.S. Department of Education -
Is Standardized Testing Failing Our Kids?
For many families, awaiting the results of a child's yearly test has become just another rite of passage. But the...
Source: Education.com -
Increasing America's Competitiveness with Education
"In 1970, half of the people in the world who held science and engineering doctorates were Americans, but by 2010...
Source: U.S. Department of Education -
Standards-Based Reform
Nearly every state has its own approach to standards-based reform, but they share three key components: High...
Source: Center for Public Education
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