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Only 12 of 51 Springfield schools met federal Adequate Yearly Progress goals in 2010-'11
sforhetz@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A new report card shows how Springfield School District schools measure up on test scores, graduation rates and attendance. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released preliminary 2011 Adequate Yearly...Tags: Arts, Arts and Culture, Teaching and Learning, Westport, Schools
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More than just test scores: Local educators wants real estate agents to learn that many other qualities define good schools
Palo Alto Daily News, Calif.On his website and in his newspaper ads, Palo Alto real estate agent John Forsyth James touts the state test score rankings of schools in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties because potential homebuyers frequently ask for those numbers. "Most buyers...Tags: Academic Progress, Services and Shopping, Real Estate, Teaching and Learning, School Examinations
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Apodaca: College Board's monopoly on testing puts students at risk
Many of us believe the college admissions process has spiraled out of control. There are also plenty among us who feel that our education system has become too test-centric. And at the intersection of the two lies the SAT, the most dreaded, derided,...Tags: William McKinley, Teaching and Learning, Colleges and Universities, Game of Thrones (tv program), Students
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States' Teacher-Exam Bar Set Low, Federal Data Show
Education Week, Bethesda, Md.Teacher-training exams have been subject to many criticisms: that there are too many of them, that their content isn't relevant, and that their costs are objectionable. New data open a further avenue for criticism: They're too easy. Every state sets the...Tags: U.S. Congress, Academic Progress, U.S. Department of Education, Teaching and Learning, Politics
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Naperville student aces SAT and ACT
It's rare for a high school junior to earn a top score of 2400 on the SAT college test. It's even more uncommon to notch a composite top score of 36 on the ACT test. But Aseem Jha, a 17-year-old at Naperville North High School, recently found out that...
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Seattle schools back down from standardized test after protests
ReutersBy Eric M. Johnson SEATTLE, May 14 (Reuters) - The Seattle public school system, facing a rebellion that stoked the national protest movement over standardized testing in U.S. public schools, is backing away from the contentious multiple-choice exam...Tags: Academic Progress, Teaching and Learning, Students, School Examinations, Standardized Testing
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LAUSD fighting for zero-tolerance on teacher cheating
The job of veteran teacher Ricardo Gonzales was on the line before a state review panel. He's a respected elementary school instructor who tutors students and coaches soccer on his own time. But the L.A. Unified School District wanted to fire him...
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Church briefs for the week beginning Saturday, May 11
The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pa.Church activities planned for the week beginning Saturday, May 11, follows: Mother's Day flower sale St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, 3444 Sticks Road, Glen Rock, will hold a Mother's Day flower sale from 8 a.m. until sold out today. Items for sale will...Tags: Golf, Amazon Kindle Fire, Fiction, Literature, Anglicanism
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New school scoring system a big change
The Macon TelegraphGeorgia parents now have another report card to review, but this time it includes scores on the schools their children attend. State education officials released the scores Tuesday under Georgia's new accountability system, dubbed the College and Career...Tags: Academic Progress, Lifestyle and Leisure, Report Cards, Teaching and Learning, Game
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State recognizes schools for physical fitness, arts programs
In an era where test scores dominate discussions about education, a handful of schools received state recognition Friday for their physical fitness programs. Other groups were singled out for arts programs or career education. Warren High School in...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Medical Procedures and Tests, Middle Schools, Teaching and Learning, Students
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State grading schools on Wednesday
Sun Journal, Lewiston, MaineOn Wednesday, every Maine public school will get a report card with one grade. Some schools will get an A, some an F, lots will get a B, C or D. Following through on what Gov. Paul LePage said during his February State of the State address, the state...Tags: Report Cards, Teaching and Learning, Public Schools, Colleges and Universities, Students
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Student and athlete? 'We're just living a lie'
News & Record, Greensboro, N.C.Athletes face a steep increase in competition, both athletically and academically, once they make the jump from high schools to NCAA Division I colleges. Offseason workouts, film study, practices, meetings and more are required of athletes, particularly...Tags: College Football, Graduation, Teaching and Learning, National Collegiate Athletic Association, School Examinations
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