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Tag: Common Core

09.08.2017 Education

NYS: Greenport, Mattituck proficiency scores dip; up at Southold

Fewer students in the Greenport and Mattituck school districts achieved proficiency in 2016-17 state assessments while scores improved slightly for the Southold School District, according to figures released Aug....

06.04.2017 Editorials

Editorial: What’s in a name? We will wait and see

Common Core. The name itself had become toxic. It was only a matter of time before New York followed the lead of other states, like Florida, and rebranded the...

06.02.2017 Education

Common Core to be rebranded as ‘Next Generation Learning Standards’

Since its inception in 2010, the Common Core Standards Initiative has met with scrutiny and disdain from parents and educators across the country. 

05.05.2017 Education

Math test refusals hold steady compared to ELA opt-out rates in March

The amount of students who refused to take state-mandated math assessments this week is similar to the English Language Arts opt-out rates in March, according to local school district officials.

09.23.2016 Education

NYS seeks public input on changes to Common Core standards

The New York State Education Department has released its proposed changes to the controversial Common Core standards and wants the public to have its say on the proposal.

08.20.2016 Education

NYS releases student test scores; superintendents challenge results

While this year’s student proficiency scores showed overall improvement statewide, local superintendents say that recent changes in testing design and implementation mean those results don’t reflect student performance accurately.

04.22.2016 Education

Local superintendents’ predictions on the future of state testing

For the past few years, parents and educators have rallied against the state’s latest system of so-called high-stakes testing, which ties teacher evaluations to the controversial Common Core standards....

04.22.2016 Education

Even after compromises, opt-out movement gains steam locally

In response to the large numbers of students who have opted out of state-mandated testing in previous years, New York State education officials recently compromised by agreeing to hold...

04.14.2016 Education

Math opt-outs increase across the North Fork

The number of students opting out of state-mandated math assessments this year increased across the board on the North Fork, mirroring a trend seen last week with the required...

01.31.2016 Education

Fast Chat: Retired Cutchogue teacher pens math book

Former Cutchogue teacher Nancy Brush may not want to share her opinions on Common Core, but she’s continuing to help students understand the rigorous new standards. 

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