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Talent show trumps standardized tests
I'm happy to report that what loomed large for my son at school a few weeks ago had nothing to do with the mandatory standardized 3rd grade ELA and math tests, and everything to do… -
Confusion reigns as state tests are scored
Not only are the state tests confusing for the kids. Now teachers say they can't figure out how to score them. Long-time principals and teachers say they have never witnessed the level of confusion that… -
Must I send my son to summer school?
Dear Judy, My son’s teacher said he might have to go to summer school so he won’t be left back. Does he have to go to summer school? I want to send him to camp.… -
Black success rate up in pilot HS prep
A pilot for the city's new test prep program to help low-income students qualify for the elite specialized high schools has shown improved results. About 30 percent of the students – from predominately black and… -
Poll: Should teachers be paid more?
It’s the end of teacher appreciation week: the DOE's number two guy, Shael Suransky, taught a class, Chancellor Walcott has been visiting schools, Mayor Bloomberg and countless others shared some #thankateacher love on Twitter, and maybe a… -
Quinn keeps up kindergarten crusade
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is continuing her push to make sure all 5-year-olds go to kindergarten. The state Senate Education Committee has signed off on a bill which would give New York City the… -
More tests, more boycotts
Fed up with multiple errors on state exams (including loudmouthed pineapples), some parents are planning to boycott "field tests" next week that will be used to design future exams. Students at more than 1,500 public… -
College Counselor: What to major in?
Q: I’m still in high school but I am wondering what I should major in. I would like to be a therapist or researcher or something along those lines I'm not sure which one. I…