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New York state is in the midst of getting public input for its version of the Every Student Succeeds Act. That federal legislation, also known as ESSA, is…
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New York state’s education commissioner said Tuesday that new state-specific learning standards will offer several improvements over the controversial…
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Standardized test season is approaching for students across New York state. State Education Department officials are hoping there won’t be a repeat of…
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It’s a time of educational upheaval in New York. Changes are piling up fast -- the state Board of Regents delayed state tests’ impact on teacher…
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The state’s education commissioner said parents who are thinking of opting their children out of standardized tests again this school year should stick…
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New York State Education officials say there’s some improvement in the Common Core aligned math and English tests taken by third through eighth graders…
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The head of New York’s public higher education system says the Common Core education standards better prepare students for college.SUNY Chancellor Nancy…
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A major part of Common Core learning standards is a standardized testing system. A system that many have taken issue with.“I’m all for setting the bar…
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A new assessment for students seeking teacher certification in New York state has been causing controversy. Implementation of the educative teacher…
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino is 30 points behind incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the polls. But Astorino says he is undeterred, and has…