Berkeley School District students show improvement on state tests
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Berkeley public schools have seen an overall improvement in performance on state tests, according to a progress report released on August 29. Read More…
State Assembly considers bill to replace standardized testing
The California State Assembly is considering a proposal to replace current K-12 standardized testing with the new Common Core testing, which lawmakers hope will improve students’ critical thinking skills. Read More…
Algebra’s invaluable function
STATE AFFAIRS: Ending a state requirement that students take algebra in eighth grade is a move in the wrong direction for California education.
Due to a recent state policy change, eighth-graders in California are no longer expected to take Algebra 1 — a move that could easily prove to be a setback for many students, especially those who go on to pursue degrees in higher education. For years, learning algebra prior to entering Read More…
California creates new algebra standards for middle school students
Last month, California moved forward in implementing new academic standards that could impact the way California middle schools, including those in Berkeley, approach algebra education. Read More…