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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Math
Posted on 10 Dec | 0 commentsQuestions to ask your child's math teacher
Posted on 10 Dec | 0 comments
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.
The State of State Standards and the Common Core in 2010
Posted on 21 Jul | 0 comments
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.
The Impact of Effective Teachers and Principals
Posted on 08 Jul | 1 comment- The Impact of Effective Teachers and Principals
- State Board to Rule on New Graduation Requirements
- Federal Education Jobs Bill Under Fire
Help Wanted: Projecting Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018
Posted on 15 Jun | 0 comments
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. Diplomas Count 2010: Graduation by the Numbers
Posted on 14 Jun | 0 comments
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.
Washington's Plan for Reform
Posted on 08 Apr | 0 comments
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.
Sending a Message to Olympia: State Business, Education and Nonprofit Leaders Call for Reforms Necessary for Stimulus Funds
Posted on 22 Apr | 0 comments- State Business, Education and Nonprofit Leaders Call for Reforms Necessary for Stimulus Funds
- Basic Education Finance Bill Passes in the House and Senate
- What's Happenning in Washington Education
