April 14, 2013
Biggest Political Fight: Testing Shake Up
By Vernae Hasbargen, MREA Lobbyist In a year when the legislature is putting together $8.5…
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April 5, 2013
Testing Overhaul for Students & Teachers
By Vernae Hasbargen, MREA Lobbyist After years of debating the merits of statewide tests continually…
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March 17, 2013
Major Education Policy Reforms Survive First Bill Deadline
Last Thursday the House and Senate Education Policy committees put together omnibus education policy bills.…
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February 16, 2013
In Committee: Assessments, Licensure Exams and Integration
There are any number of education policy issues that could consume a vast amount of…
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February 10, 2013
Education Policy Reforms Emerge at Capitol
Two education policy reforms are emerging at the State Capitol. A new bill was introduced…
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December 15, 2012
Final Assessment & Accountability Report Released
The Assessment and Accountability Work Group, formed by the Minnesota Department of Education, released its…
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December 2, 2012
Major Assessment Reform Effort Launched in Minnesota
The state Assessment and Accountability Working Group voted last week to recommend dropping Minnesota's GRAD…
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November 13, 2012
Aune Shares Where Standards Come From
Academic standards have become prevalent and detailed in Minnesota's public schools. So, where do standards…
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November 4, 2012
MDE Recommendations on Key Education Issues Expected by Year-End
November 7-January 5 will be a very active political season. The political ads will disappear,…
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October 26, 2012
Ravitch Speaks in Minnesota
“Public education itself is at risk,” is how Diane Ravitch began her assertive address at…
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August 27, 2012
ACT and General Mills Provide Insight
The Assessment and Accountability Work Group last week gained input from one of the state’s…
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August 13, 2012
Identifying GRAD Testing Issues and Benefits
The Assessment and Accountability Working Group gained insight on the background of the GRAD exam,…
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