We all know math skills are important, but how necessary are they to a student's future success? This one-pager for teachers and parents breaks down just how crucial math skills are for all students.
We all know math skills are important, but how necessary are they to a student's future success? This one-pager for teachers and parents breaks down just how crucial math skills are for all students.
A helpful list of questions to help parents connect with their child's math teacher to ensure students get the assistance, instruction and preparation they need.
In June 2010, the Common Core State Standards Initiative released K-12 academic standards in English language arts (ELA) and math -- an effort that grew out of a state-led work to align what students across the nation are learning.
As states begin to adopt these standards, questions on the clarity and rigor of the Common Core Standards have been raised. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute's report, The State of State Standards and the Common Core in 2010, answers this question and provides a state-by-state analysis of their standards compared to the Common Core Standards.
Help Wanted: Projecting Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018, a report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, provides a detailed connection between employment opportunity and specific education and training choices. The report also demonstrates a growing disconnect between the types of jobs employers need to fill and the number of Americans who have the education and training to fill those jobs.
Every year, Education Week releases Diplomas Count, an in-depth examination of nationwide trends related to high school graduation. This year's report, Graduation by the Numbers - Putting Data to Work for Student Success, includes a detailed analysis of education reporting data to illuminate the graduation climate, particularly for low-income and minority students.
Partnership for Learning has published a report detailing the components
of a bold and competitive Race to the Top application for Washington
state. To view the report, click here.