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Subcommittee tables bill to require SAT administration at high schools House Bill 410, which would require Virginia school boards to offer the SAT at students’ home high schools during regular hours and report participation data, was presented and tabled after members cited implementation concerns for smaller localities.

2 months ago

Virginia's House Bill 410 aims to make the SAT more accessible for high school juniors, but concerns about local implementation could stall this initiative.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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2 months ago

Alaska Department of Education reviews AK STAR design, 2025 results and reporting timeline DEED officials said AK STAR (the Alaska summative assessment integrated with MAP Growth) served about 68,100 students in 2025 and produces district and state reports; DEED explained the summative reporting timeline—district files in July and state reporting by September—reflects hand‑scored writing items and vendor data processing.

Alaska's education leaders unveil the promising 2025 AK STAR assessment results, revealing that only 32.7% of students are proficient in ELA—what does this mean for the future of our students?

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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2 months ago

Marple Newtown previews new AP cybersecurity, combined coding course and highlights assessment gains and AI rollout District staff proposed an AP cybersecurity course and a combined "Coding for the Future" course, outlined a timeline to update the 2026-27 course guide, summarized statewide assessment results showing gains in AP participation and average scores, and described an ongoing districtwide rollout of artificial-intelligence lessons and a device-free high-school program.

Marple Newtown School District is set to revolutionize education with a new AP Cybersecurity course and an innovative "Coding for the Future" program, all while showcasing impressive gains in student assessments.

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Superintendent outlines DESE-required competency determination; committee to vote in December Following the statewide elimination of MCAS as a diploma requirement, East Bridgewater Superintendent Williams presented a local competency determination framework—requiring credit completion and passing final exams/projects for grade-10 standards—and told the committee a policy vote is scheduled before DESE's Dec. 31 deadline.

4 months ago

East Bridgewater's Superintendent is revamping graduation requirements following the elimination of MCAS, setting a new local competency determination that could impact many students.

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District posts strong MCAS showings; administrators urge continued use of multiple data measures District presenters said early MCAS results place North Reading near the top among peer communities and highlighted the district's emphasis on using multiple assessments, tiered interventions and targeted professional development to sustain gains.

4 months ago

North Reading schools are shining bright with early MCAS results ranking them among the top districts, showcasing impressive gains in student performance!

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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4 months ago

Bettendorf board hears DCAP update as district tops state in work-based learning score Career readiness coordinator Haley Hoyt told the board the district adopted Cougar Navigator, reported 2,100+ student assessments and that Bettendorf’s work‑based learning score rose to 76.89 — the highest among comparable districts. The presentation covered FAFSA outreach and next-year DCAP goals.

Bettendorf Community School District is making strides in career readiness by integrating new tools and reaching record-high work-based learning scores—setting the stage for student success from fifth grade onward!

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Newburyport holds first reading on competency-determination policy to replace MCAS for graduation The committee reviewed a first reading of a locally defined competency-determination policy required after changes to MCAS. The district proposes students must pass required coursework (65% or higher) and demonstrate mastery via a final assessment, capstone/portfolio or equivalent; a policy template must be submitted to the state by Dec. 31.

4 months ago

Newburyport's School Committee is redefining graduation requirements with a new competency-determination policy that emphasizes both coursework completion and mastery through innovative assessments.

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Norfolk board hears detailed briefing on new state accountability system and warns new cut scores could sharply lower pass rates Norfolk Public Schools staff walked the board through Virginia's new School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) and said statewide cut-score changes already approved by the Board of Education, if applied without phased implementation, would dramatically reduce local reading and math pass rates compared with last year's data.

4 months ago

Norfolk Public Schools warns that new state cut scores could slash reading pass rates from 62% to a staggering 20%—what does this mean for our students?

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District briefs board on new state accountability framework and proposed cut‑score changes for SOLs Superintendent and instructional staff presented preliminary results under Virginia’s new School Performance and Support Framework and described proposed cut‑score increases for reading and math that could significantly alter pass/fail labels. Staff emphasized the state data remain preliminary and federal accountability components have not been set

5 months ago

Virginia schools could face a drastic change in how performance is measured as new accountability standards and proposed cut-score increases may redefine student proficiency and school ratings.

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Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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5 months ago

Pequannock administrators present NJSLA/DLM results: ELA strong, math modeling/reasoning flagged for support Administrators said district ELA performance was above state averages (reported 73.6% in levels 4–5) and highlighted curriculum revisions and K–3 literacy supports. Math shows growth overall (reported about 60–66% proficiency) but weaknesses in modeling and reasoning, particularly the transition from grade 8 to 9, prompting new tutoring and I‑Ready

Pequannock's recent NJSLA results show impressive ELA scores exceeding state averages, but alarming gaps in math modeling and reasoning highlight the need for urgent curriculum changes.

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Newton schools present updated competency‑determination policy as MCAS replacement; committee schedules further review District staff presented an updated competency‑determination policy (local alternative to MCAS) required by DESE for the class of 2026 and later; committee members asked questions about measures of mastery, transfer students and communication with families and agreed to a second reading before a vote.

5 months ago

Newton High School is redefining graduation requirements with a new competency-determination policy, replacing MCAS and emphasizing locally defined mastery measures for future classes.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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5 months ago

Belton ISD says fall screeners show mixed results; district outlines classroom supports and coaching At a Oct. 20 board workshop, Belton Independent School District staff reviewed beginning-of-year STAR Renaissance screening results, noted strengths in several grades and highlighted targeted supports for teachers and students, including PLCs, tiered interventions and a schedule of walkthroughs and data reviews.

Belton ISD's latest screening results reveal promising growth in third graders but highlight critical challenges in fourth and seventh grades, urging a proactive approach to student support.

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New VDOE cut scores would lower pass rates sharply, district modeling shows; CCPS calls for phased rollout Following the Virginia Board of Education's September adoption of higher math and reading cut scores, Caroline County staff modeled major drops in proficiency and recommended a multiyear phase‑in and changes to growth eligibility before full implementation.

5 months ago

Newly adopted cut scores for Virginia's education standards could drastically lower student proficiency rates, with nearly 60% of students at risk of falling behind!

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Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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5 months ago

Haddonfield presents 2024–25 NJSLA results: high overall proficiency, targeted support planned for 9th‑grade cohort District academic leaders said 86.6% of students met or exceeded expectations on the 2024–25 New Jersey Student Learning Assessment across tested grades, praised elementary and middle‑school gains, and outlined interventions after a decline for one ninth‑grade cohort.

Haddonfield School District celebrates an impressive 86.6% of students meeting or exceeding standards, but a struggling ninth-grade cohort prompts a targeted intervention strategy.

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Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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6 months ago

New Jersey School District Presents Student Assessment Insights to Board Members District officials review assessment data to evaluate student progress and curriculum effectiveness.

The Northern Burlington County Regional School District is taking bold steps to ensure the graduation readiness of the class of 2025 by re-evaluating their assessment strategies and addressing the diverse needs of all students.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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6 months ago

District Prepares Teachers for Upcoming PSSA and CDT Assessments Teachers will receive training on administering and analyzing PSSA and CDT test results.

Upper Darby School District is gearing up for a transformative assessment approach, ensuring teachers are well-prepared for the PSSAs and CDTs!

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