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3 Calif. bills seek to boost computer science in schools

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August 29, 2014
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Gifted program teaches math, science using projects
A Kentucky middle school has added a gifted-education program that uses hands-on learning to teach students about math and science. The students will complete research and work together on projects, including one in which they will use the Pythagorean Theorem and geometry to build a shelter. The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.) (tiered subscription model) (8/28)
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How one district navigated the path to blended learning
School children (8-9) with female teacher working with computers
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This article profiles a North Carolina district's transition to blended learning. The district -- comprised of 36 schools -- began the transition in 2012 with a Race to the Top grant and the help of blended-learning coaches. So far, the district has implemented the model in four middle schools, where all students have been given laptops. Time.com (8/28)
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Curriculum
Students, parents are decision-makers at Pa. middle school
A Pennsylvania district has opened a "democratic" middle school that gives students and parents a voice in its curriculum and operations. Parents form hiring committees to select staff, and students chose their class schedules and discuss projects and lessons with their teachers. Centre Daily Times (State College, Pa.) (8/26)
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Standards
Okla. education board designates committee to study standards rewriting process
A steering committee has been formed by the Oklahoma State Board of Education to come up with a process to rewrite academic standards to replace Common Core State Standards. The state will revert to its previous math and English standards for the next two years while the new standards are written. Tulsa World (Okla.) (8/28)
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3 Calif. bills seek to boost computer science in schools
California Gov. Jerry Brown will have three bills aimed at enhancing computer science in schools on his desk as the 2014 legislative session comes to an end. The bills have been received with near-unanimous support, according to this article. Among other changes, one bill -- if signed by the governor -- would allow computer science to satisfy a math credit required for graduation. GovTech.com (8/27)
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Policy & Legislation
Fla. district rejects state testing
A Florida school district has become the first to reject state-mandated standardized tests. School board members did not discuss what test, if any, the district will administer in place of statewide tests. The News-Press (Fort Myers, Fla.) (tiered subscription model) (8/29)
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