by David Raths | Oct 6, 2014 | Articles
Some new blended learning techniques and adaptive software are preparing students for college level math, closing a nationwide readiness gap. A few years ago, Tennessee had the problem that 75 percent of graduating high school seniors were not ready for college level... by Amye Buckley | Aug 22, 2014 | Articles
Getting ready for graduation can be very demanding, but as bilingual students prepare for college with the ACT program, the focus is on scores and goals. Students at La Academia Act hosted by Heritage High School are busy preparing for the ACT this September. For... by Jessica Williams | Aug 9, 2014 | Articles
Schools are responding to the needs of 21st century learners by promoting STEM careers with difficult math and science courses. In high schools across the USA, courseloads for math and science are increasing. The idea is to better prepare students for jobs in the... by Evan Belanger | Apr 13, 2014 | Articles
A new suite of ACT assessments are beginning this month, starting in Alabama where state officials are warning that they are not meant to rank schools or assess teachers. Alabama State Superintendent of Education Tommy Bice cautioned today that the new assessments... by Linda B Blackford and Valarie Honeycutt Spears | Apr 11, 2014 | Articles
The question of using calculator software on state tests or tests that measure college readiness such as the ACT is becoming a debate in some states. The Kentucky Department of Education has ordered a review of how students use advanced calculators on a statewide...
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