Months after lowering the scores to pass state assessment exams, New York education officials are considering eliminating the Regents diploma. Read More
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The New York State Education Department (SED) was proud to announce this week that they have lifted the embargo on last year’s state test scores in reading and math. Does this mean the public gets to see them now? Read More
The school choice revolution continues. Six states now allow each child’s education funding to be used for the school or educational expenses of his choice. More states are soon to follow. What seemed impossible only five years ago became per Read More
After petitioning for the release of ELA and math exam data for students in grades 3-8, the Empire Center has published the results. Read More
Commissioner of Education Betty Rosa just set a new date, November 4, for releasing the statewide results of math and English exams. Read More
Graduation rates are rising while standards for graduation are falling. It begs the question: What number of graduating students are college ready? Read More
New York City set an example worthy of approbation and emulation by publishing their grade 3-8 test results in math and English language arts. Read More