E-Newsletter Archive
Keeping teachers and school administrators up-to-date on current testing issues
October 2009 E-Newsletter
- Positive thinking habits lead to better student self-esteem and higher achievement;
- States commit to create common academic standards;
- Colorado joins multi-state effort to develop common core standards, revises own content standards; Florida moves to Next Generation Standards;
- 2008-2009 Ohio report cards show positive gains;
- Ohio Academic Content Standards revision process is underway;
- Ohio Assessment Updates on House Bill 1;
- Considerable changes made to Texas testing, accountability system; 80 percent of Texas schools and districts meet AYP, TAKS passing rates increase on every subject and at every grade level;
- $2 billion in federal stabilization funds approved for Texas schools;
- Washington's assessment system undergoes major changes;
- Washington schools listed as "needing improvement" double in numbers from 2008;
- October Promotion: Back-to-School Special! Receive 10% off orders of regular priced materials until October 31, 2009!
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May 2009 E-Newsletter
- Why competence and confidence lead to long-term success for students;
- When to expect Stimulus funds & how Show What You Know® Publishing materials match up with your federal funding;
- Ed tech studies show better student engagement;
- Colorado governor outlines strategy for "Race to the Top" competitive grant;
- Florida imposes tougher graduation standards on high school students;
- Ohio governor and Department of Education overhaul state standards in House Bill 1;
- Texas schools to receive $2 billion in special education and Title I funds;
- Nine of 10 third grade students pass TAKS reading exam;
- Washington schools prepare for new 2009-2010 state assessment: the MSP;
- Show What You Know® Publishing introduces iRespond classroom technology;
- Receive 25 free backpacks with your choice of On Target skill-building and intervention workbooks
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