Three New REL Toolkits Help Educators Understand Logic Models, Establish a Culture of Data Use, and Evaluate Instruction with Classroom Data

Posted on May 26, 2015May 17, 2015 by coreeducation

Three new toolkits from the Regional Education Laboratory (REL) Program are designed to help educators and leaders use data and evaluate programs and policies: Logic models for program design, implementation, and evaluation: Workshop toolkit This Logic Model Workshop Toolkit from REL Northeast & Islands helps state and district leaders design, implement, and evaluate programs and Read more about Three New REL Toolkits Help Educators Understand Logic Models, Establish a Culture of Data Use, and Evaluate Instruction with Classroom Data[…]

NCES Releases Digest of Education Statistics

Posted on May 21, 2015May 17, 2015 by coreeducation

On May 7, 2015, the National Center for Education (NCES) released Digest of Education Statistics, 2013. The Digest’s purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of education from prekindergarten through graduate school. The Digest contains data on a variety of topics, including the number of schools and colleges, teachers, Read more about NCES Releases Digest of Education Statistics[…]

Human Capital Resources for Schools and Districts

Posted on May 18, 2015May 17, 2015 by coreeducation

The Noyce Foundation supports major research and development efforts by quality national organizations to create new models for the recruitment, compensation, development, evaluation, and accountability of school principals and teachers as well as district and other leaders. The collection of R&D efforts includes resources from Education Resource Strategies, New Leaders, New Visions for Public Schools, Read more about Human Capital Resources for Schools and Districts[…]

A new model for college rankings

Posted on May 6, 2015May 4, 2015 by coreeducation

Doug Lederman at Inside Higher Ed has written an interesting piece about a new Brookings Institution model for college evaluation. The new model attempts to rank colleges in a “value-added” fashion that determines how much the college helped a given student improve toward career success. Many currently existing college rankings focus on elite colleges and Read more about A new model for college rankings[…]

School Turnaround Resources

Posted on May 4, 2015May 3, 2015 by coreeducation

A redesigned School Turnaround Learning Community (STLC) site provides access to a range of free resources and opportunities for engagement focused on school turnaround in action. A project of the Center on School Turnaround at WestEd, the STLC supports state, district, and school leaders working to improve the nation’s lowest-achieving schools. STLC makes it easier Read more about School Turnaround Resources[…]

Free Webinar: Assessing School Climate

Posted on April 20, 2015 by coreeducation

School climate or culture reflects all the elements that combine to give individuals a “feeling” about a school, including the physical environment, safety, school leadership, teachers, and stakeholder relationships. Because research suggests a strong association between a positive school climate and student achievement, school culture has become an important concept in education reform. Join REL Read more about Free Webinar: Assessing School Climate[…]

Engaged Teaching: In-Depth Strategies for Classroom Management and Student Motivation

Posted on April 14, 2015April 12, 2015 by coreeducation

Education Week has recently put together a new in-depth toolkit for educators that focuses on classroom management and student engagement. This unique toolkit presents resources and ideas educators need to run their classrooms smoothly and generate excitement about learning. The toolkit includes: 10 Education Week PD Webinars on improving classroom management and student engagement, including Read more about Engaged Teaching: In-Depth Strategies for Classroom Management and Student Motivation[…]

Data Privacy? Get Schooled

Posted on March 23, 2015March 22, 2015 by coreeducation

Data Privacy? Get Schooled is an online course for policymakers and education professionals developed by the Data Quality Campaign (DQC) and the Foundation for Excellence in Education. It will discuss the value of education data, offer recommendations for addressing privacy concerns while promoting effective data use, and explore lessons learned from existing and emerging policies Read more about Data Privacy? Get Schooled[…]

Navigating Math Resources for Common Core

Posted on March 11, 2015March 10, 2015 by coreeducation

Two groups made important announcements recently: EdReports.org ( http://www.edreports.org/discussions/webinars/webinar-results-instructional-materials.html ) released an analysis of math textbooks’ alignment to the Common Core State Standards, and Michigan State University’s Dr. William Schmidt released the Textbook Navigator Journal (http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2015/msu-researcher-launches-common-core-tool-for-teachers/), a tool that enables educators to locate the lessons in 34 mathematics textbook series that align to particular Common Read more about Navigating Math Resources for Common Core[…]

EdPolicy Leaders Online

Posted on February 23, 2015 by coreeducation

The Foundation for Excellence in Education is launching a new initiative called EdPolicy Leaders Online, a series of free, self-paced online education reform massive open online courses (MOOCs) designed specifically for policymakers and education reform partners. The courses feature nearly 40 experts and leaders across the education landscape from superintendents to senators, parents to policymakers, Read more about EdPolicy Leaders Online[…]

Education Policy 101 — a joint project of 50CAN and the Fordham Institute

Posted on February 18, 2015February 15, 2015 by coreeducation

Education Policy 101 is an innovative online course that introduces the key education policies that affect American K-12 students. It provides a comprehensive, research-based foundation for navigating current education-policy issues such as school choice, teacher quality, education finance, early childhood education and standards and accountability. Course instructors include: Martin West, Harvard Graduate School of Education Read more about Education Policy 101 — a joint project of 50CAN and the Fordham Institute[…]

GreatSchools releases Common Core aligned videos

Posted on February 16, 2015February 15, 2015 by coreeducation

Education non-profit GreatSchools is out with videos in English and Spanish that detail Common Core expectations for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The short videos are meant to help educators and parents better understand what children should know how to do and when. For example, the math videos for first grade ask, “How easily Read more about GreatSchools releases Common Core aligned videos[…]

New SAT, New Problems

Posted on February 12, 2015September 12, 2020 by coreeducation

James S. Murphy of Princeton Review, writing for The Atlantic, recently penned an article about the new SAT based on new sample questions which the College Board released. Murphy is encouraged by the changes that the SAT is making away from its obscure vocabulary focus and away from abstract essays, but he is less than Read more about New SAT, New Problems[…]

PARCC Releases Practice Tests for all Grade Levels

Posted on February 11, 2015February 8, 2015 by coreeducation

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessments are the product of a testing consortium attempting to provide 21st century testing to measure 21st century skills. Here is PARCC’s own description of their role: PARCC is your state’s homegrown assessment. PARCC is not a testing company – it’s a group of Read more about PARCC Releases Practice Tests for all Grade Levels[…]

Education Week Annual Report on US Schools, updated version

Posted on January 27, 2015January 26, 2015 by coreeducation

Recently, Education Week released the 19th edition of its annual Quality Counts report. This year’s installment explores the complex landscape that defines early-childhood services and programs across the country. To complement the report’s journalism, the Education Week Research Center also conducted an original analysis of participation in early-education programs, poverty-based gaps in enrollment, and trends Read more about Education Week Annual Report on US Schools, updated version[…]

December Issue Brief: Open Educational Resources

Posted on December 18, 2014December 18, 2014 by coreeducation

In today’s information age, educational resources are being shared on an unprecedented scale. Common standards facilitate this sharing across districts and states, and national organizations and non-profits are beginning to develop open educational resources (OERs) for widespread use. While OERs are becoming more prevalent, how can educators locate materials that are worth one’s time and Read more about December Issue Brief: Open Educational Resources[…]