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PTA's Common Core moratorium is right way to go

New York students taking algebra –– mostly ninth-graders and advanced eighth-graders –– got a surprise at the beginning of the school year. more

11/21/13

Demonstrat0rs from other school districts who had no tickets to enter the Mineola High School auditorium, picketed outside the building.

Educators, parents challenge state education commissioner

It was clearly a difficult night for New York State Education Commissioner Dr. John King and Chancellor Meryl Tisch. more

By Howard Schwach | 11/19/13

Beware leaning on the Common Core

Our community is in danger of sustaining a substantial loss. A loss of sense and purposes within our school system. The Hewlett=Woodmere district is a testament to the adverse effects of the overwhelming changes that have come with an increase in standardized testing. more

Elissa Candiotti | 11/13/13

Common Core: a great idea we're not yet prepared for

“Test scores plummet.” Those were the headlines about the “seismic” drop in scores following the latest state exams. Apocalypse! more

8/28/13

Dr. Joyce M. Bisso, superintendent of the Hewlett-Woodmere School District.

Overall schoolwork is the real benchmark

On Aug.7, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) released the results of the English language arts (ELA) and mathematics tests that were administered to students in grades 3-8 in spring 2013. For the first time, the tests were based upon the new State Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS), which were to be implemented by school districts in the 2012-’13 school year. more

By Dr. Joyce M. Bisso | 8/21/13

We could learn a lot from Finnish schools

In a package full of life’s little necessities, every Finnish newborn receives a precious gift –– a set of three books, courtesy of the government. more

8/21/13

State test scores drop dramatically

Scores on this year’s standardized New York State English Language Arts and Mathematics tests for grades three through eighth decreased markedly compared to last year’s, but state education officials say, however, that “compared” is the wrong word to use when measuring 2011-2012 against 2012-2013 scores. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/14/13

State's test-prep efforts get an F

Ten years ago, English Language Arts teachers used to speak of inspiring their students to become lifelong readers and lovers of the written word. more

8/14/13

The Lawrence School District unveiled plans to improve student academic achievement. Above, Superintendent Gary Schall and guidance counselor Veronica Ortiz explained the issues involved at a special board meeting on Monday.

Getting grades up

Raising its graduation rate, increasing the number of Regents diplomas with distinction and reaching students who lack a strong educational foundation and English language proficiency are the primary goals of new plans unveiled by Lawrence School District officials at a special board meeting on Monday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/10/13

The new school year brings some changes

Next week, when students return to classes, they will be greeted by new teachers, meet some new classmates and may even notice the shiny floors and clean desks. more

8/30/12

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