New York students taking algebra –– mostly ninth-graders and advanced eighth-graders –– got a surprise at the beginning of the school year.
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11/21/13
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It was clearly a difficult night for New York State Education Commissioner Dr. John King and Chancellor Meryl Tisch.
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By Howard Schwach
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11/19/13
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“Test scores plummet.” Those were the headlines about the “seismic” drop in scores following the latest state exams. Apocalypse!
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8/28/13
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In a package full of life’s little necessities, every Finnish newborn receives a precious gift –– a set of three books, courtesy of the government.
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8/21/13
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State test scores plummeted to historic lows in most school districts in Nassau County and New York, a result that was expected following the implementation of a more rigorous curriculum.
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By David Weingrad
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8/14/13
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Ten years ago, English Language Arts teachers used to speak of inspiring their students to become lifelong readers and lovers of the written word.
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8/14/13
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Parents taking part in a movement spreading across Long Island have refused to let their children sit for state-mandated testing, protesting academic standards that they say have become unrealistically challenging.
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By David Weingrad
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4/24/13
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Next week, when students return to classes, they will be greeted by new teachers, meet some new classmates and may even notice the shiny floors and clean desks.
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8/30/12
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