Earlier this month, New York students in grades 3-8 began taking the state assessment tests for English language arts (ELA) and Math, which are based on national Common Core standards. In recent years, there has been a strong opt-out movement with many students and parents choosing not to take the tests. Continue reading
This week’s show featured stories about Buffalo State’s 11th annual fashion show “Runway” and an event to clean up Grant Street. It also included conversations about the wage gap between men and women and Common Core standards in New York. Continue reading
There is growing controversy, debate and opposition surrounding standardized Common Core testing for students in grades three through eight in New York state. The English language arts (or ELA) tests began April 5 and the math assessments start April 13. Continue reading
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