NEA and BetterLesson team up for major new CCSS Resource

Posted on January 29, 2014January 29, 2014 by coreeducation

The National Education Association recently posted online 3,000 lessons, representing the work of more than 100 “master teachers” who translated the Common Core math and language arts standards into classroom activities for every grade. The instructors share classroom videos, samples of student work and candid evaluations of resources they’ve tested. The project, a joint venture Read more about NEA and BetterLesson team up for major new CCSS Resource[…]

Developing Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standards

Posted on January 27, 2014 by coreeducation

Assessments, understood as tools for tracking what and how well students have learned, play a critical role in the classroom. Developing Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standards develops an approach to science assessment to meet the vision of science education for the future as it has been elaborated in A Framework for K-12 Science Read more about Developing Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standards[…]

New York Times: Best Education Books of 2013

Posted on January 26, 2014 by coreeducation

Deborah Hofmann, senior editor of the New York Times Best Sellers List, has put together a new list of education books that is sure to raise some eyebrows. Offering an eclectic list that includes books such as Nobel Prize Winner Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow, Diane Ravitch’s Reign of Error, Sal Khan’s One World Read more about New York Times: Best Education Books of 2013[…]

ED Resources Offer Reform Insights and Help

Posted on January 22, 2014 by coreeducation

Just in time for the New Year, the Department of Education has launched two new education reform resources. Bookshelf is a series of ready-made presentations that highlight numerous focus areas in education. The presentation slide decks present facts, charts, data, and other information reflecting progress and challenges in improving education, as well as ED programs Read more about ED Resources Offer Reform Insights and Help[…]

Pearson offers Interactive Efficacy Tool

Posted on January 15, 2014 by coreeducation

Pearson Education has used its Efficacy Tool in its consultations with clients for years. Now the Efficacy Tool is available online in an interactive version for districts, schools, and others looking to evaluate the efficacy of tools, apps, hardware, and programs. This interactive tool asks 12 questions to help a planning team explore what efficacy Read more about Pearson offers Interactive Efficacy Tool[…]

A Primer on Common Core-Aligned Assessments

Posted on January 6, 2014January 6, 2014 by coreeducation

In just over a year from now, the vast majority of states are planning to transition to Common Core-aligned assessments. This transition is a crucial step in fully implementing the new standards, as these assessments will measure the extent to which students are mastering the content and skills embedded in the standards-something most current state Read more about A Primer on Common Core-Aligned Assessments[…]

US Teacher Corps Campaign

Posted on December 30, 2013December 30, 2013 by coreeducation

The Secretary of Education is planning a publicity blitz aimed at recruiting “the best & brightest to the profession,” as he recently tweeted. Public service announcements will run on TV and radio, online and in print. Emissaries to dozens of college campuses will talk up teaching as a savvy career choice. And a new website Read more about US Teacher Corps Campaign[…]

Badges and Certifications – the new Degree?

Posted on November 11, 2013March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

As an increasing number of individuals realize the need for continued education, yet also face the realities of taking care of families in a tough economic climate, some Americans are asking if traditional college or graduate degrees are the solution. Perhaps these degrees do more to show how much money an individual has or how Read more about Badges and Certifications – the new Degree?[…]

EQuIP Peer Review Panel Seeking Members Through New Online Portal

Posted on November 5, 2013 by coreeducation

EQuIP (Educators Evaluating the Quality of Instructional Products) is an initiative of the American Diploma Project (ADP) Network designed to identify high-quality materials aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Achieve is very excited to announce the selection of a new round of EQuIP Peer Review Panel members. Below is a link to the Read more about EQuIP Peer Review Panel Seeking Members Through New Online Portal[…]

Online Professional Learning Communities

Posted on November 4, 2013September 12, 2020 by coreeducation

Professional learning communities (PLCs)—teams of educators who meet regularly to exchange ideas, monitor student progress, and identify professional learning needs—reflect a growing interest in promoting professional development that engages teachers and administrators. Increasingly, teachers are able to participate in online and hybrid PLCs in addition to PLCs that meet face-to-face. A new report from the Read more about Online Professional Learning Communities[…]

Tools for Transitioning to the Common Core

Posted on October 25, 2013 by coreeducation

The Achievement Network (ANet) is pleased to share its paper, “Focusing on the How: Guidance for School and District Leaders on Supporting Teachers Through the Transition to the Common Core,” recently released at an event co-sponsored with The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program in Washington, D.C. The insights of the paper are drawn from Read more about Tools for Transitioning to the Common Core[…]

October Issue Brief- Online Resources For Educators

Posted on October 20, 2013October 20, 2013 by coreeducation

In today’s information age, educators are being inundated with research, resources, and tools – all aimed at improving education, instruction, and student performance. How can educators sift through all this information to find resources that are worth one’s time and attention? In this month’s issue brief, we focus on online resources for educators, pulling together Read more about October Issue Brief- Online Resources For Educators[…]

Alliance for Excellent Education Webinar: New Teacher Accreditation

Posted on September 18, 2013 by coreeducation

Recently, the Alliance for Excellent Education hosted a webinar, which is now available online on demand, entitled, “Next-Generation Standards and Accreditation Policies for Teacher Preparation and Development. The Alliance, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) held a webinar on the InTASC (Interstate Teacher Assessment Read more about Alliance for Excellent Education Webinar: New Teacher Accreditation[…]

Back To School with the What Works Clearinghouse™

Posted on September 9, 2013September 9, 2013 by coreeducation

As summer winds down and the classroom heats up, turn to practice guides from the What Works Clearinghouse™ (WWC) for practical back-to-school teaching tips. The What Works Clearinghouse is part of the Institute of Educational Sciences and is recognized as a practical and reliable source for research-backed best teaching practices. Core Subjects Read quick tips Read more about Back To School with the What Works Clearinghouse™[…]

New Education Research Clearinghouse for K-12 Blended and Online Learning

Posted on September 4, 2013 by coreeducation

Here is some welcome news for those involved in preparing Race to the Top-District applications: there is an excellent new research tool available to find out what works in blended and online learning. The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) and the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI), a division of Michigan Virtual University, Read more about New Education Research Clearinghouse for K-12 Blended and Online Learning[…]