Kan. middle school uses summer for extra math lessons  | | (byillustration/NewsCred) | A Kansas middle school launched a three-week summer math academy this year after reviewing student test scores and discovering a need for extra math instruction. The summer program uses a blended-learning model. "It gives us a chance in the summer to kind of snag some kids that we might have missed and slipped through the cracks," principal Jeff Freund said. KWCH-TV (Wichita, Kan.) (6/17)
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 | N.J. lawmakers approve delay in using test scores for teacher evaluations New Jersey lawmakers have approved a measure to create a task force to examine the costs and effectiveness of the Common Core State Standards and implement a two-year delay for using standardized tests in teacher evaluations. "This move will give us more time to assess what's going on statewide in terms of implementation and evaluation capabilities," said Assemblywoman Mila M. Jasey, one of the measure's sponsors. The Record (Hackensack, N.J.) (6/17) | White House marks first National Day of Making Nearly three dozen exhibits -- some by students as young as 13 -- were on display Wednesday during the first White House Maker Faire. The event was held to promote science, technology, engineering and math. President Obama announced initiatives to support manufacturing and invention, including a $2.5 million competition to support local makers. U.S. News & World Report (6/18) | Study shines light on teacher-preparation programs Teacher-preparation programs could do more to bolster their admissions processes and improve teacher training around science, technology, engineering and math, according to a recent report from the National Council on Teaching Quality. Kate Walsh, NCTQ's president, says school-district leaders should work closer with college programs to ensure teacher-training programs meet schools' needs. National Public Radio/Ed blog/text and audio (6/17) |  | Not admitting a mistake is a bigger mistake." -- Robert Half, American businessman | | | | Math Education SmartBrief is an aggregation of published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of Math Education SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the position or editorial viewpoint of any particular organization. | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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