Writing tests break new ground
The “nation’s report card” has moved into new territory with fully computerized writing tests for 8th-graders and 12th-graders. Results were released Friday.
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Pilot boosts Advanced Placement scores
Widening the pool of students who take Advanced Placement classes pays off in academic achievement, according to the Colorado Legacy Foundation.
What do test scores predict?
Results of Colorado’s annual high school exams appear to signal whether students will stick it out in college, according to a new study.
Jeb Bush sounds call for choice
School choice is essential to the reform of American education, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush tells a Denver audience. With audio
Literacy bill signed into law
Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed the Colorado READ Act, the landmark education bill of the 2012 session.
Lobato resolution killed
Updated – A Senate committee has killed the resolution proposing the legislature intervene in the Lobato case.
Parent notice rejected again
The Senate has rejected a maneuver designed to resurrect a controversial state rule requiring parents be notified when teachers are arrested. Roundup
Testing bill passes Senate
Updated – The state Senate today voted 31-4 to pass the bill requiring the state sign-on with a multistate testing program.
State Board unconvinced on new tests
A split State Board of Education is opposing a bill that would commit Colorado to new multi-state achievement tests.
State board opposes testing bill
Updated – The State Board of Education has voted to oppose a contentious testing bill.
