Preparing students for FCAT 2.0 Writing
2/3/2014
The FCAT 2.0 Writing is a Florida writing assessment administered in grades 4, 8 and 10. This year students statewide will take the FCAT 2.0 Writing, or FCAT Writes as it is often called, on February 25 and 26. The purpose of the assessment is to measure a student's writing proficiency based on his or her ability to write on an assigned topic during a specific testing period of 60 minutes.
Continue reading to learn how you can prepare your students for this assessment.
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New! Test out updates to school grades using this online tool
2/3/2014
As a companion to our new policy brief, Understanding and Updating School Grades for Florida's Future, a new online tool lets you explore the impact of possible changes to school grades on the state, your district or your school.
Go straight to the interactive visualization now. >>
Organization works to empower youth in Duval County
1/28/2014
At the Jacksonville Public Education Fund's Second Annual ONE by ONE Convention, the room was full of community leaders and students who were passionate and dedicated to ensuring quality education for all children. One of the organizations that brought youth to the convention was Teen Leaders of America.
Keep reading to learn how this organization works with youth.
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Semi-finalists named for 2014 Duval County Teacher of the Year
1/23/2014
Fifteen outstanding teachers today were named semi-finalists for the 2014 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year.
Keep reading to see all the names!
Read MoreState board discusses school grading
1/21/2014
The State Board of Education discussed the transition to new standards, assessments and accountability at its meeting today.
Keep reading to see an outline of the discussion.
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