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Tag Archives: PARCC
Gates Foundation Props Up Common Core Testing Consortia
The two testing consortia associated with Common Core are still alive in part thanks to new management and a huge grant from Common Core’s largest funder, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Continue reading
Posted in Common Core, Testing
Tagged Bill Gates, New Meridian Corporation, PARCC, SBAC
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Pearson Is Everywhere: PARCC Online Results Significantly Lower Than Paper and Pencil
Welcome Back To Pearson Is Everywhere.
The PARCC is mainly given online. However it is also given using pencil and paper. A new report finds that those using pencil and paper scored significantly higher than those taking it online according to a report discussed at EdWeek. Continue reading
Posted in Common Core, EDUCATION, LL1885, Testing, The Articles
Tagged Online Testing, PARCC, Pearson is Everywhere
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Pearson Is Everywhere: PARCC Contract Stays Alive In New Mexico
Welcome back to Pearson is Everywhere.
Today, we have an update on the lawsuit filed by American Institutes for Research (AIR) against New Mexico that claimed there was bid rigging involved with the award of the Common Core testing contract to Pearson. Continue reading
Posted in Common Core, LL1885, Testing, The Articles
Tagged AIR, New Mexico, PARCC, Pearson is Everywhere
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Pearson Is Everywhere: Protests, Financial Advice and Powerschool
Welcome back to Pearson Is Everywhere!
The last installment was back in May when the Minnesota test was hacked. Much has happened in the world of Pearson since then. This will be a round-up of sorts. Continue reading
Posted in Common Core, LL1885, Testing, The Articles
Tagged Investment Advice, PARCC, Pearson is Everywhere, Powerschool
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Jeb Quits Saying ‘Common Core’. Hopes Parents Forget?
Jeb Bush and his Foundation for Excellence in Education have been one of the loudest proponents on Common Core.
Now Bush is running for president, headed to Iowa soon and he’s going silent on Common Core. Hoping voters forget? Not gonna happen.
KEEP READING…. Continue reading