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 | College credits earned in high school are on the rise The number of high-school students graduating with more than 20 college credits -- earned through AP exams, college courses or a combination of both -- has risen 21% from the 2007-08 school year to 2012-13. "The kids who come in with those credits, often, they are the ones who are interested in other academic enrichments ... who would pick multiple internships, double majors or other academic activities," explains Karen Ferrick-Roman, spokeswoman for Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (9/27) Other News | Educators emphasize inquiry, rigor in common core implementation Interdisciplinary units, increased rigor and student-led lessons are part of the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in Illinois. This article highlights some of the changes, including middle-schoolers applying and writing scientific ideas to their experiments, while kindergartners are making personal links with their learning. "We're trying to make connections so the students understand how these ideas will help them in their own lives," teacher Teresa Powell said. The Register-Mail (Galesburg, Ill.) (9/28) | 8 ways to bring restorative approach to school discipline U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan has indicated that school-discipline policies must be updated. In this blog post, Fania Davis, co-founder and executive director of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth, suggests how administrators, educators and parents can use restorative, rather than punitive, practices to support safe learning environments. Edutopia.org (9/26) |  | The awareness of our own strength makes us modest." -- Paul Cezanne, French artist | | | | 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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