Tag Archives: Testing

2017-18 NC EOG Scores Are Out

Posted on September 10, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

The 2017-18 North Carolina school grades, EOG scores, and other related testing data have been published by the Department of Public Instruction.

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NC EOG: Alarming Minority Student Scores

Posted on October 13, 2017 by A.P. Dillon

The Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) recently touted NC EOG (End of Grade) scores as ‘hopeful’ and ‘positive’. A deep dive into the data says otherwise – the needle, so to speak, really isn’t moving. In particular, minority student scores are alarming and are either falling or stagnant. Continue reading →

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Why is a NC School District being allowed to intimidate families using SRO’s for testing compliance?!

Posted on February 23, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Why is a NC School District being allowed to intimidate families using SRO’s for testing compliance?!

Randolph County Schools are using SRO’s to enforce testing compliance rates? WHAT IN THE ACTUAL HELL?

KEEP READING Continue reading →

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#DM7 Article: Obama’s ‘Testing Cap’ Comes At Convenient Political Moment

Posted on November 1, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This is a repost of my weekly Da Tech Guy column:

Obama’s ‘Testing Cap’ Comes At Convenient Political Moment Continue reading →

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A Look At The 2015 NC ACT Scores – #NCed

Posted on September 3, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

  The 2015 ACT Scores are out and five years after the introduction and implementation of Common Core, the scores are ‘stagnant’. “The needle is barely moving on college and career readiness, and that means far too many young people … Continue reading →

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#DM7 Article: The Path Of Predetermination

Posted on June 28, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This is a repost of my Da Tech Guy column: The Path Of Predetermination Continue reading →

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It’s EOG Season in NC. Have you watched your test security video yet?

Posted on May 27, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Have 34 minutes and 28 seconds to waste? Watch the ‘Test Security Protocol’ video for the End of Grade (EOG) tests.
TELL ME YOUR EOG STORY — EMAIL ME AT….. Continue reading →

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