Policy Brief: Curriculum-Embedded Performance Assessments (CEPAs)

Posted on May 5, 2015May 4, 2015 by coreeducation

Educational assessments provide data that give policymakers a “snapshot” of how students are performing and serve as a means of holding teachers, schools, and districts accountable. Many contend, however, that assessments could do more to promote deeper learning in K–12 environments. One interesting possibility is the use of Curriculum-Embedded Performance Assessments (CEPAs). Key Ideas: CEPAs Read more about Policy Brief: Curriculum-Embedded Performance Assessments (CEPAs)[…]

School Turnaround Resources

Posted on May 4, 2015May 3, 2015 by coreeducation

A redesigned School Turnaround Learning Community (STLC) site provides access to a range of free resources and opportunities for engagement focused on school turnaround in action. A project of the Center on School Turnaround at WestEd, the STLC supports state, district, and school leaders working to improve the nation’s lowest-achieving schools. STLC makes it easier Read more about School Turnaround Resources[…]

Schools Can’t Innovate Until Districts Do

Posted on May 1, 2015April 28, 2015 by coreeducation

CRPE, based out of the University of Washington, is focused on the complex systemic challenges affecting public education. The organization develops, tests, and supports evidence-based solutions to create new possibilities for the parents, educators, and public officials who strive to improve America’s schools. One of their regular publications, The Lens, addresses tough issues in American Read more about Schools Can’t Innovate Until Districts Do[…]

Interest in Teaching Careers Declining

Posted on April 30, 2015September 12, 2020 by coreeducation

The percentage-and overall number-of high school students reporting an interest in teaching has steadily declined since 2010, according to The Condition of Future Educators 2014. This ACT report compares data on the self-reported career interests of nearly 1.85 million 2014 US high school graduates who took the ACT® test, compared to those who took the Read more about Interest in Teaching Careers Declining[…]

Defining College and Career Readiness

Posted on April 29, 2015March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

As a result of changes in the global economy, educators, education researchers, and national and state policymakers have emphasized that students must graduate from high school “ready for college and career.” But opinions differ about what college and (especially) career readiness actually means and how best to assess it. ACT has been refining and deepening Read more about Defining College and Career Readiness[…]

Effective Principal Practices in Action

Posted on April 28, 2015April 27, 2015 by coreeducation

In 2013, The Wallace Foundation identified, based on a decade of research, five practices principals can use to guide their schools to better teaching and learning. WNET, New York City’s PBS affiliate, has just released a series of five videos that bring these practices to life by showing how successful principals put them to work Read more about Effective Principal Practices in Action[…]

Resource From P21 Empowers Parents to Help Kids Thrive in the 21st Century

Posted on April 27, 2015June 28, 2020 by coreeducation

P21, the Partnership for 21st Century Learning, released an online free resource for parents to help prepare kids for the future of citizenship, learning and the workforce. The National PTA served as a family engagement advisor for the project. To be successful today, students must be civically and digitally literate, globally competent and proficient in Read more about Resource From P21 Empowers Parents to Help Kids Thrive in the 21st Century[…]

Monitoring the Implementation of Educator Evaluation Systems

Posted on April 24, 2015April 20, 2015 by coreeducation

The implementation of new educator evaluation systems has become an important issue for states and districts. A new guide developed by Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Central provides a three-step process for state departments of education to monitor district implementation of state- or district-developed educator evaluation systems. This process includes the following steps: Develop state guidelines Read more about Monitoring the Implementation of Educator Evaluation Systems[…]

Are Higher Ed Students getting “The Big 6”?

Posted on April 23, 2015March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

Just 3% of all college graduates in a recent Gallup-Purdue University study say they had all six of the experiences — “The Big 6” — that have been shown to prepare students well for life and increase chances of on-time graduation. Together, and individually, the Gallup-Purdue Index finds these six experiences have a stronger relationship Read more about Are Higher Ed Students getting “The Big 6”?[…]

American Opinion on Educational Standards

Posted on April 22, 2015April 20, 2015 by coreeducation

The Leadership Conference Education Fund, Hager Sharp Inc., and ORC International have collaborated to conduct a national survey among U.S. adults about their awareness, knowledge and attitudes regarding standards in public K-12 education. The survey broadly explores their expectations of public education and also includes questions pertaining specifically to the Common Core State Standards. The Read more about American Opinion on Educational Standards[…]

April Issue Brief: Moneyball for Education

Posted on April 21, 2015April 20, 2015 by coreeducation

Michael Lewis’ book, Moneyball, which later became a motion picture starring Brad Pitt, details the transformation of baseball’s Oakland A’s through data analytics. The true story makes a compelling case that making decisions based on data is both cost effective and powerful. In this month’s issue brief, we explore the ways in which a Moneyball Read more about April Issue Brief: Moneyball for Education[…]

Free Webinar: Assessing School Climate

Posted on April 20, 2015 by coreeducation

School climate or culture reflects all the elements that combine to give individuals a “feeling” about a school, including the physical environment, safety, school leadership, teachers, and stakeholder relationships. Because research suggests a strong association between a positive school climate and student achievement, school culture has become an important concept in education reform. Join REL Read more about Free Webinar: Assessing School Climate[…]

Employer Perspectives on Competency-based Education

Posted on April 17, 2015March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

Competency-based education (CBE) programs are growing in popularity as an alternative path to a postsecondary degree. Freed from the seat-time constraints of traditional higher education programs, CBE students can progress at their own pace and complete their postsecondary education having gained relevant and demonstrable skills. The CBE model has proven particularly attractive for nontraditional students Read more about Employer Perspectives on Competency-based Education[…]

College Preparedness Over the Years, via NAEP

Posted on April 16, 2015April 14, 2015 by coreeducation

A recent Fordham Institute study is out with a new analysis of NAEP data showing that the percentage of college-ready high school seniors has been flat for 20 years. This is particularly disheartening given the importance placed on college readiness today. Even with flat results, there is an increasing “college preparation gap.” Following is an Read more about College Preparedness Over the Years, via NAEP[…]

Business Leaders Endorse Rigorous Academic Standards in New Videos

Posted on April 15, 2015March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

The Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED) unveiled a video series that features business and education leaders discussing why college- and career-ready standards benefit students and employers. The series consists of three videos and is part of the nonpartisan, business-led public policy organization’s work to support the implementation of high-quality K-12 standards Read more about Business Leaders Endorse Rigorous Academic Standards in New Videos[…]

Engaged Teaching: In-Depth Strategies for Classroom Management and Student Motivation

Posted on April 14, 2015April 12, 2015 by coreeducation

Education Week has recently put together a new in-depth toolkit for educators that focuses on classroom management and student engagement. This unique toolkit presents resources and ideas educators need to run their classrooms smoothly and generate excitement about learning. The toolkit includes: 10 Education Week PD Webinars on improving classroom management and student engagement, including Read more about Engaged Teaching: In-Depth Strategies for Classroom Management and Student Motivation[…]