NY1 has an article about the standardize core that has been proposed for the US. Many schools do not like that there is a national standard curriculum, however some schools have started testing the national curriculum in order to not only save time but to show there...
The Wall Street Journal has an article about adopting the common core and the push back that certain interest groups are imploying. The Common Core national math and reading standards, adopted by 46 states and the District of Columbia two years ago, are coming under attack...
The LA times has an interesting article about how the LA DOE wants to have a unified homework system, meaning that students have a standard set of home structure and curriculum. After extensive study, the Los Angeles Unified School Districtlast year unveiled a new...
The New York Times has an interesting (although well publicized) article about the low standards for passing the regents exam in NYC. The next time people try to tell you how much the data-driven education reform programs of President George W. Bush (No Child Left Behind)...
The New York Times has stated that college readiness for high school students has reached an all time low. Due to lower standards to push students to graduation, colleges have taken notice and have been disgusted with the graduating classes. Many colleges had to increase...
In NYC, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has stated that the students in the public school education system have made improvements that meet standards. However, a recent study showed that rampant grade inflation, social promotion as well as low standards have skewed the official...
The Common Core Curriculum is a new standard that is being widely used by teachers across the US and the world. It covers everything from basic mathematics to advance physics and languages. Many believe that standards 'dumb down' US education, however with our recent...
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