Posts tagged Common Core
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DCPS goes whole hog to implement the Common Core
An in-depth series in Education Week highlights one DCPS school’s struggle to implement the new Common Core State Standards. While it’s clear everyone is trying hard, the report raises some troubling questions. The four-part examination, reflecting months of reporting, provides a fascinating look at the challenges of implementing the rigorous instructional… Keep reading…
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DC schools are trying out a Common Core-aligned test
Critics predict that the introduction of the Common Core State Standards will engender a host of problems. This week, a tryout of one of the Common Core-aligned tests in 25 DC schools may provide a glimpse of things to come. The Common Core, which has been adopted by 45 states and DC, promises to shake up the way American children are educated, placing more emphasis on analytical… Keep reading…
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Teachers collaborate with the help of technology
Planning a high-quality lesson can be one of the most challenging tasks a teacher faces. Now a DC-based company called LearnZillion is using technology to help teachers share their best ideas with each other as well as with parents and students. When Eric Westendorf was a teacher at E.L. Haynes, a highly ranked DC public charter school, he realized that “teachers, no matter… Keep reading…
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Why many DCPS students can’t write
Many DCPS high school students have trouble writing a grammatically correct sentence, let alone a cogent essay. If they can’t write, how will they fare in college? Or in life? For the past few months, I’ve been a volunteer writing tutor at a DCPS high school, working with 4 students selected by the school for their motivation and their promise. I wanted to help these… Keep reading…
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Morning bell: It’s always charters and school closures
Data backs up KIPP performance; KIPP DC expels many students; Closing schools hurt neighborhoods; Highest-paid first-year teachers?; Enrollment is now up; LA races judge school reform; Are schools suppressing diversity?; Common Core backlash…already?; Surprise, internships matter!. Keep reading…