Seattle Schools Community Forum: NAEP, Part Two

Seattle Schools Community Forum: NAEP, Part Two

NAEP, Part Two

My first thread explained how the results from the 2018 National Assessment of Educational Progress were flat and not inspiring.  The key takeaway - aside from not much improvement - is that the gap between students at the top and those at the bottom is growing (even as those at the bottom are doing better).

Let's see reactions from other public education outlets, keeping in mind that Bill Gates led many reforms like Common Core and Race to the Top.


OSPI

At their website, they have a handy interactive tool where you can compare scores by demographics and, as well, compare Washington State to other states.  For example, Massachusetts is at the top for reading and ranked second for math while WA state is in the middle, ranked 27th for both reading and math.

From Superintendent Reykdal:

“For example, almost the entire nation saw 4th grade reading scores dip this year,” Reykdal continued. “While it’s comforting to know we aren’t the only ones facing this, it’s tough to draw conclusions about what’s causing that trend.”

“Our students face systemic barriers to their success related to CONTINUE READING: Seattle Schools Community Forum: NAEP, Part Two

Seattle Schools Community Forum: National Assessment of Educational Progress Scores Out - https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2019/11/national-assessment-of-educational.html

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Advanced Learning Survey - https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2019/11/advanced-learning-survey.html

Seattle Schools Community Forum: District Getting Tough on Non-Vaccinated Students - https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2019/11/district-getting-tough-on-non.html