by Amanda Oglesby | Sep 10, 2014 | Articles
Cheating is not a new problem, but students and teachers are finding that cheating on tests rises with use of technology. With smartphones available for school work, text messages have replaced note passing. Also, students can look up answers on smartphones almost... 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 Vasuki Rethinam | Jun 19, 2014 | Articles
Researchers are delving into the important question which asks can predictive analytics really change education? As predictive analytics grows in popularity, K-12 districts are working together with universities and businesses at a faster pace, using advanced methods... by Javier C Hernandez | Apr 14, 2014 | Articles
Teacher observations and grades with writing samples are now prime criteria for evaluating students as the role of tests is reduced in promoting students in the largest school system in the United States. Breaking from the policies of former Mayor Michael R.... 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...
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