Stories Tagged as
Common core
What the Secretary of Education wishes he had accomplished
Jan 6, 2017
Secretary of Education John King reflects on his time in office.
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Florida takes steps to limit standardized testing
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Amy Scott
Apr 10, 2015
A new bill would cap the hours students spend taking state and district exams.
Parents weigh the lessons of common core testing
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Amy Scott
Mar 18, 2015
As more families opt out, some wrestle with explaining the choice to their kids.
Adding up the costs of new Common Core tests
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Amy Scott
Feb 11, 2015
The extensive, expensive process of developing tests tied to Common Core standards.
With Common Core testing, you get what you pay for
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Amy Scott
Feb 9, 2015
A look at economics of testing and new assessments tied to Common Core standards.
Backlash over standardized testing expected to continue
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Adriene Hill
Dec 29, 2014
Marketplace correspondent Amy Scott talks about what will make education news in 2015.
Is it time to rename the Common Core?
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Jonah Newman
Aug 25, 2014
People like what's in the Common Core much better when it's not called "Common Core."
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Quiz: Support for the Common Core not as common
Aug 19, 2014
Teachers turn against the controversial program.
New York parents opt out of high stakes tests
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Dan Bobkoff
Apr 30, 2014
It's the latest protest against testing connected to the Common Core curriculum.
Common Core tests get a trial run
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Amy Scott
Mar 14, 2014
Millions of students will take tests aligned with the new Common Core education standards.