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March 22, 2013
March 21, 2013
Two National Charter Operators Will Get Mind Trust Aid To Open Indy Schools
The Mind Trust will award two national charter operators $1 million to open new schools in Indianapolis, writes Scott Elliott for the Indianapolis Star. KIPP already operates one charter school in the city. The other grant goes to Rocketship Education: Rocketship, founded in 2006, operates nine schools in San Jose and this fall is expanding outside California [...]
Two National Charter Operators Will Get Mind Trust Aid To Open Indy Schools
The Mind Trust will award two national charter operators $1 million to open new schools in Indianapolis, writes Scott Elliott for the Indianapolis Star. KIPP already operates one charter school in the city. The other grant goes to Rocketship Education: Rocketship, founded in 2006, operates nine schools in San Jose and this fall is expanding outside California [...]
March 20, 2013
Why Changing The GED To Incorporate Common Core Worries Adult Educators
The GED Testing Service is updating their high school equivalency exam to reflect the new, nationally-crafted Common Core 46 states around the country have adopted — and that has some prison educators worried.
Why Changing The GED To Incorporate Common Core Worries Adult Educators
The GED Testing Service is updating their high school equivalency exam to reflect the new, nationally-crafted Common Core 46 states around the country have adopted — and that has some prison educators worried.
February 27, 2013
Parents, Community Question Need For Blended Learning Charter In Fort Wayne
Members of the Fort Wayne School Board questioned the need for a blended learning charter in the city at a public hearing Tuesday night.
Parents, Community Question Need For Blended Learning Charter In Fort Wayne
Members of the Fort Wayne School Board questioned the need for a blended learning charter in the city at a public hearing Tuesday night.
February 26, 2013
Could Proposed Adult Education Center Use Dropped Ball State Charter’s Building?
Leaders of a proposed drop out recovery center still need to find a site for the charter school in Richmond, reports Rachel E. Sheeley for the Palladium-Item: Excel Centers are public high schools that provide free transportation, day care and assign life coaches to adult students, who previously dropped out of high school, in an [...]
Could Proposed Adult Education Center Use Dropped Ball State Charter’s Building?
Leaders of a proposed drop out recovery center still need to find a site for the charter school in Richmond, reports Rachel E. Sheeley for the Palladium-Item: Excel Centers are public high schools that provide free transportation, day care and assign life coaches to adult students, who previously dropped out of high school, in an [...]
February 1, 2013
Should Kindergarteners Be Writing? How Common Core Is Dividing Early Educators
Under the Common Core standards, kids should be able to compose basic, explanatory texts by the time they leave kindergarten. But some education experts argue 5- and 6-year-olds are too young to master those skills.
Should Kindergarteners Be Writing? How Common Core Is Dividing Early Educators
Under the Common Core standards, kids should be able to compose basic, explanatory texts by the time they leave kindergarten. But some education experts argue 5- and 6-year-olds are too young to master those skills.
January 31, 2013
How Teachers Are Explaining Common Core Standards To Students & Parents
Indiana students aren’t the only ones adjusting to the Common Core. Their teachers have been tasked with explaining the new standards not just to students but to parents, too.
How Teachers Are Explaining Common Core Standards To Students & Parents
Indiana students aren’t the only ones adjusting to the Common Core. Their teachers have been tasked with explaining the new standards not just to students but to parents, too.
January 30, 2013
As Indiana Starts Transition To Common Core, Teachers Split On New Standards
The Common Core is already shaping instruction for Indiana’s youngest students. Some kindergarten and first grade teachers really like the new standards. But others say they’re a step back.
As Indiana Starts Transition To Common Core, Teachers Split On New Standards
The Common Core is already shaping instruction for Indiana’s youngest students. Some kindergarten and first grade teachers really like the new standards. But others say they’re a step back.
January 22, 2013
How English Teachers Are Reacting To Common Core Nonfiction Requirement
NPR took a look at the new Common Core literature requirements this weekend. As we’ve noted before, there’s debate about how the new standards’ emphasis on nonfiction will fit into high school English classrooms. From All Things Considered: Before Common Core, students in most high school English classes read mostly literature, but the reality now [...]
How English Teachers Are Reacting To Common Core Nonfiction Requirement
NPR took a look at the new Common Core literature requirements this weekend. As we’ve noted before, there’s debate about how the new standards’ emphasis on nonfiction will fit into high school English classrooms. From All Things Considered: Before Common Core, students in most high school English classes read mostly literature, but the reality now [...]
January 8, 2013
As Legislators Debate Common Core In Statehouse, Teachers Test In Classroom
For all the discussion about the merits of Common Core, what do the new academic standards look like?
As Legislators Debate Common Core In Statehouse, Teachers Test In Classroom
For all the discussion about the merits of Common Core, what do the new academic standards look like?