Florida schools will be giving a new standardized test about a year from now. But which test is still up in the air until Education Commissioner Pam Stewart announces her choice later this month. A new test is needed because Florida schools will complete the transition to new math and language arts standards in every […]
Implementing New Common Core Standards Florida is one of 45 states that have fully adopted new math, English and literacy standards known as Common Core. Political opposition to the standards built throughout the year in both Florida and across the country. Every Florida grade is scheduled to switch to the new standards this fall. The […]
Florida school superintendents are asking state leaders to revamp the state’s A through F school grading system — including eliminating the letter grades — as the state completes the switch to new math, English and literacy standards. That’s according to a proposal the Florida Association of District School Superintendents released Thursday. Volusia County schools superintendent […]
Florida school superintendents are asking for three additional years to fully switch to math, English and literacy standards known as Common Core. Florida is one of 45 states to adopt the standards, which outline what students should know at the end of each grade. Kindergarten, first and second grade classrooms are using the standards now. […]
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