In the 2015 Operational Budget, ESSB 6052 Sec 501 (34) directed OSPI to convene a work group to recommend comprehensive benchmarks for developmentally appropriate interpersonal and decision-making knowledge and skills of social and emotional learning for grades kindergarten through high school that build upon what is being done in early learning. (Here is the legislation: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2015-16/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/6052-S.PL.pdf) The workgroup will submit recommendations to the education committees of the legislature, and the office of the governor by October 1, 2016. Here are their … [Read more...]
PARCC scores: Most NJ students below grade level in math, English (PARCC = SBAC)
For those of you who have seen the testing results for SBAC in Washington State here is some data from New Jersey which uses the sister test called PARCC. Please note that New Jersey, in the 2013-2014 school year, spent ~$19,000 per student which is almost 2x what is spent per student in the Battle Ground School District. This article can be seen in it's entirety at: True New Jersey The testing results for Washington State and New Jersey are similar so money may not be the answer. It may be that the testing itself is flawed. ___________________________________________________________________ The majority of New Jersey students in grades 3 through 11 failed to meet grade-level … [Read more...]