Parent News provides parents with concise, timely overviews of rigorous evidence-based research conducted on high priority, regionally-relevant education issues, such as assessment, college readiness, professional development, intervention strategies and special populations. Parent News includes:
- Findings that can inform parent talks with teachers and other educators on the research surrounding standards alignments, interventions and instructional strategies for their child
- Background facts that highlight the importance of the issue to student academic success
- Key questions for parents to consider in applying the research results to their child’s learning environment
How the government defines rural has implications for education policies and practices.
This report documents national and state definitions of rural and considers their application to education policies and practices.
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Alternate assessments for special education students in the Southwest Region states.
To assist parents in understanding the challenges of alternate standards for special education students, and their implementation and impact, as determined by No Child Left Behind.
Alignment Study of State and NAEP Science Standards and Assessment Specifications
This report examined the alignment of science content standards against NAEP in the 5 state Southwest region.
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