Cutting to the chase on PISA 2012
The results from the 2012 PISA were released today, and the US performance fell slightly in math, reading, and science, compared to other countries in the world.
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Greener eating coming to Chicago if the price is right
By Paul Katula
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Chicago and 5 other large school districts may be able to purchase compostable lunch trays in bulk and lose the disposable polystyrene trays they now use.
Md. gov. candidate wants hearing on NAEP exclusion
By Paul Katula
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At least one government official in Maryland has called for a General Assembly hearing on the matter of Maryland's high exclusion rates on the NAEP reading test.
Parents downplay test scores in choosing private schools
By Paul Katula
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A new survey of Georgia private school parents reveals that standardized test scores are pretty low on the list of factors parents look at when deciding to send their children to private schools.
PISA Day 2013 is proclaimed for tomorrow
By Paul Katula
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The results from a huge international test in literacy, math, and science will be released tomorrow, ranking US students against students in more than 60 countries. A website is provided for more information.
Steubenville sends a football warning to the adults
By Paul Katula
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New indictments were handed down against a school superintendent and three other adults in connection with the rape convictions of two Ohio high school football stars.
At least 1 Md. county needs better arts education
By Paul Katula
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When regular classroom teachers integrate the visual arts into their lessons, it's not really about the visual arts, but rather about the secondary subjects. Here's our plea, again, for art for art's sake.
Reauthorizing No Child Left Behind, Nov 2013 edition
By Paul Katula
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For more than five years, we have wondered why Congress hasn't reauthorized ESEA and the changes ushered in under NCLB. Maybe they don't care, maybe they're avoiding it.
Great American Marching Band includes 9 IL students
By Paul Katula
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This Thanksgiving, nine high school marching band students from Illinois will participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as part of the 245-member Great American Marching Band.
SCOTUS to decide if corporations have religious freedom
By Paul Katula
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A 1st Amendment case over the religious expression right will come before the Supreme Court. The case involves healthcare coverage and certain forms of birth control.