For all its controversy, the SAT better correlates more strongly with high school students’ declining reading abilities than does GPA.
Pearson says the work of Barber, a one-time adviser to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, has been baked into the corporation’s product development and research, worldwide.
Officials in Olympia are seeking contractors to help produce state science assessments scheduled to roll out in 2018. In Georgia, a school district is looking to upgrade its 1-to-1 program with new devices for students.
Howard County is seeking a vendor to help evaluate students for gifted and talented placement, and a Texas district wants help reviewing its compliance with state grants.
The University of California, Los Angeles has decided not to renew its work as fiscal agent for the common-core testing consortium.
This exclusive webinar will help companies position themselves for success when it comes to navigating the sweeping new federal education law.
Lessons Learned About How to Make Online PD Work
WestEd Plans to Commercialize a Formative-Assessment Course After Pilot's Success
Seven states recently took part in a major, extended-length online professional development course for teachers. The results dispel the notion that long-term online PD doesn’t work — and the findings have potentially big implications for schools and vendors.
The state of Indiana needs a vendor to help with major assessment work, and the Chicago schools need help with parent engagement.
Survey Reveals Potential Sweet Spots in the K-12 Assessment Market
Regional differences in demand and the role of district size are key factors to consider
K-12 demand for formative and computer-adaptive testing is likely to grow this school year, but companies should pay close attention to regional differences and district size.
Some of the biggest companies in the testing industry responded to a request for information from PARCC seeking input about the future of the assessment consortium.