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Two Versions of ‘Common’ Test Eyed
- States participating in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium will offer a choice of both a longer and a shorter version of common assessments.
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Low Proficiency Seen on Computer-Based NAEP Writing Exam
- “Writing 2011: National Assessment of Educational Progress at Grades 8 and 12" is by the National Assessment Governing Board.
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Researchers Link ‘Responsive’ Classes to Learning Gains
- “Efficacy of the Responsive Classroom Approach: Results From a Three Year, Longitudinal Randomized Control Trial” was released at the fall meeting of the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness.
Global Study Finds U.S. Trailing in Early-Childhood Education
- “Education at a Glance 2012: OECD Indicators” is by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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Researcher Analyzes Teacher Turnover’s Effects
- “Investigating the Role of Human Resources in School Turnaround: Evidence From Two States” is by the American Institutes for Research, and will be released later this month.
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Virtual Ed. Providers Work to Influence State Policy in Maine
- A Portland Press Herald investigation found large portions of Maine’s digital education agenda are being guided behind the scenes by out-of-state companies that stand to capitalize on the changes.
