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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
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International Assessment: What's the PISA All About?
Find out the latest PISA results.
Source: Education.com
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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 ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Adequate Yearly Progress
What is "adequate yearly progress"? How does measuring it help to improve schools? No Child Left Behind ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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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 ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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What Research Says On Parental Involvement: National Standards
National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Building upon the six types of parent involvement identified by Joyce ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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National Standards for Grade 8 - Mathematics
Eighth-grade students performing at the Basic level should exhibit evidence of conceptual and procedural understanding ...
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National Standards for All Grades - Knowing & Doing Science
Each of the three categories is described below. Conceptual UnderstandingMastery of basic scientific concepts can best ...
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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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Are Reading Scores Slipping?
Experts weigh in on lagging literacy skills, and what can be done to improve them.
Source: Education.com
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What Are Common Core Standards?
Get an introduction to Common Core Standards that you can easily understand.
Source: Education.com
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The Push for National Standards: What Parents Need to Know
Will common academic standards become a reality across the nation? Find out, and how parents can get involved.
Source: Education.com
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Reading Performance of Students in Grades 4, 8, and 12
National average reading scores of 4th- and 8th-graders have varied little over time, though both were 2 points higher ...
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Science Scores of 4th and 8th Grade Students by Country
How did U.S. fourth- and eigth-graders perform in science in 2003? Fourth Grade: In 2003, fourth graders in the ...
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Mathematics Scores for 4th and 8th Grade Students by Country
How did U.S. fourth- and eighth-graders perform in mathematics in 2003? Fourth Grade: In 2003, U.S. fourth-grade ...
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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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Merit Pay: What's it all About?
Let's face it: some teachers are just better at their jobs than others. But would these successful educators work harder...
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Make it or Break it: High Stakes Testing Pros and Cons
High stakes testing has become the norm in schools since the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. But don't...
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National Standards for Grade 12 - Reading
This list of standards for reading in 12th grade will help you determine if your teen is on track.
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National Standards for Grade 12 - Mathematics
This list of math standards for 12th grade will help you determine if your teen is on track in math.
