The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) will help educators interpret and understand the Common Core State Standards in mathematics and support efforts to create comprehensive and coherent instruction and assessment systems at the school, district, and state levels.
During a visit to schools in Cleveland as part of a statewide tour, Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Richard Ross touted the state's requirement that students be able to read by the end of third grade.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently rolled out the NYS Community Schools initiative to transform schools in distressed communities into hubs that provide healthcare, counseling, nutrition, job preparation, and other services for children and families.
The Mississippi Department of Education announced recently that the four-year graduation rate reached a six-year high in 2013 at just over 75 percent, marking a three-point decrease since last year in the number of dropouts.
The Missouri Board of Education gave final approval to guidelines for evaluating teachers and administrators, and school districts have the option to adopt the state blueprint or their own system, so long as it incorporates the approved principles.
Minnesota Commissioner of Education Brenda Cassellius said that the state plans to keep its tests and academic standards steady for the next decade or longer.
Kansas has rolled out the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program at 25 high schools in an effort to boost graduation rates and academic achievement to ensure students are successful in school and the workplace.
The Nebraska Department of Education has begun its search for the position of Nebraska Education Commissioner. The application form for the position is now available.
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development recently released the first results of the state's new accountability and support system for public schools.
The Delaware Education Department has awarded close to $1.5 million in grants to 14 programs that will have the biggest impact on students.
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