Seeking Exceptional Professional Development?

Posted on February 3, 2011April 28, 2012 by coreeducation

Core Education has always been focused on providing exceptional professional development to preservice, induction, and inservice teachers. We are also dedicated to promoting the state and district policies that make this type of professional development possible. Now, new research provides insights into the policies of four states that support outstanding professional development. Learning Forward (previously Read more about Seeking Exceptional Professional Development?[…]

Success Stories from High-Performing Nations

Posted on January 28, 2011April 28, 2012 by coreeducation

Marc Tucker of the National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE) co-authored with the Organization for Economic and Co-operation and Development (OECD) the recently released report, “Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education”. The report examines in detail success stories from high-performing and fast-improving nations and highlights for policymakers, educators, and media in the Read more about Success Stories from High-Performing Nations[…]

NCTQ Blueprint for Change

Posted on January 27, 2011April 28, 2012 by coreeducation

This is an interim year for NCTQ’s State Teacher Policy Yearbook, but since there have been so many significant policy changes in the last year (as a result of the Race to the Top competition), the organization has released state-by-state Blueprint for Change reports with 2010 updates. The Blueprint for Change reports update changes in Read more about NCTQ Blueprint for Change[…]

Quality Counts 2011: Uncertain Forcast – Education Adjusts to a New Economic Reality

Posted on January 11, 2011April 28, 2012 by coreeducation

The 15th edition of the Quality Counts Report was released today. Quality Counts 2011 contains in-depth coverage investigating persistent concerns over the halting economic recovery and emerging opportunities for innovation, as state and local officials attempt to move forward despite depleted budgets. It also provides a 50-state update in critical areas of education policy and Read more about Quality Counts 2011: Uncertain Forcast – Education Adjusts to a New Economic Reality[…]

States’ Progress & Challenges in Implementing Common Core Standards

Posted on January 6, 2011April 28, 2012 by coreeducation

Today, the Center on Education Policy (CEP) released a new report on states’ progress and plans for implementing the voluntary K-12 common core state learning standards. As more states sign onto common core standards in English language arts and math, CEP identifies the major changes these states plan to make, including changes to assessments, curriculum Read more about States’ Progress & Challenges in Implementing Common Core Standards[…]