(2nd Update) 2017 Legislation on Standards, Assessments, and Data Privacy
Here is a list of legislation filed filed in 2017 in state houses across the nation dealing with standards, local control, assessments & data privacy.
Tag: Connecticut
62% of Connecticut Voters Oppose Common Core
Emerson College released a poll last week that showed an overwhelming number of Connecticut voters oppose the Common Core State Standards.
Connecticut Senate Votes to Dump Smarter Balanced for High School Students
The Connecticut Senate passed a bill 33 to 3 that would dump Smarter Balanced for high school students in favor of college entrance exams like ACT or SAT.
Connecticut Students, Parents Unaware of Social Media Monitoring
Fox Connecticut reports that students, parents and educators are unaware that their students have their social media monitored as they take Smarter Balanced.
A Weak Slate of Common Core Related Bills in Connecticut
There are a number of Common Core-related bills that have been filed in the Connecticut General Assembly, but none would repeal the standards.
2014 Common Core Legislation Round-Up (12th Update)
A running list of Common Core related legislation filed in State Legislatures across the United States. This list will be continually updated.
Connecticut SDE Says No Opt Out, But Can’t Punish Those Who Do
A follow-up to the piece I wrote about Connecticut last week. In that piece Steve Martin with the Connecticut State Department of
Connecticut Department of Education Says No to Opting Out of Assessments
Connecticut has received a number of parental opt-out requests from assessments. Steve Martin, an education consultant with the Connecticut State Department of