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National Commission on Literacy Finds Ninety Million Americans Unprepared for Demands of Twenty-First-Century Workforce
From Staight A's -The Alliance for Excellent Education
MMC Cut Scores Survey
From a Member:
Please take our short (only 4 questions!) survey on the establishment of cut scores in your district. (Click on the link below)
You can also review the results here:
2008 Curriculum Update Resources
This page contains the powerpoints and resources from the 2008 Curriculum Update Webinar Series
Social Studies Curriculum Update
Powerpoint attached below
Follow-up for Walk-Through Observations
By Pat Wilson O’Leary
Vicksburg Community Schools
Vicksburg, Michigan
“WRITING…LOL!” : Report Finds That Teenagers Do Not Consider Instant Messaging, Texting to be Writing
From Straight A's Alliance for Excellent Education--Volume 8, Number 10 May 19, 2008
If they can’t read, hold them back…
Sen. Wayne, Kuipers, bill's sponsor
...That was the concept in the original SB 842. The bill has an entirely new look today, but still is causing some big concerns within the education community.
Learn More About MDE's Seat Time Waiver Process
Here's an opportunity to learn more about MDE's seat time waiver process, especially those schools who might be interested in alternative education models based on proficiency vs. seat time.
From Bruce Umpstead, Director of MDE Office of Educational Technology and Data Coordination:
Registration is open for the "Models of Demonstrated Proficiency" meeting scheduled for April 22 and 23, 2008 at the Holiday Inn West in Lansing, Michigan.
