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Field Testing an Aligned Assessment
May 30, 2014
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May 30, 2014Throughout the past couple of months, students in both Arizona and Florida have been participating in field tests associated with the new Common Core State Standards, called the Florida Standards and … Read More
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Communications and Awareness Around Higher Standards and Assessments
May 20, 2014
Author: Helios Education Foundation
May 20, 2014As a Foundation focused on ensuring student success, Helios Education Foundation supports the implementation of higher, more rigorous standards and the adoption of aligned assessments to evaluate … Read More
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Turning Disconnected Youth into Opportunity Youth
May 19, 2014
Author: Helios Education Foundation
May 19, 2014Research recently released from Measure of America indicates that Phoenix ranks fourth among major metropolitan areas in the number of disconnected youth. These are individuals, ages 16-24, who are … Read More
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Nation's Report Card: Students Aren't Ready for College and Career Success
May 12, 2014
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May 12, 2014New scores from the Nation’s Report Card were recently released detailing the math and reading performance of high school seniors in 2013. According to the report, reading and math scores for 12th … Read More
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Starting the Early Childhood Assessment Conversation
May 12, 2014
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May 12, 2014In laying the foundation for success in school and beyond, the ages between birth to eight are critical to a child’s healthy development. Ensuring young children have access to high-quality early … Read More
