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The dangers of attempting to ‘Instant Pot’ educational progress

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Minnesota previously eliminated its graduation exam requirement for math, which resulted in a decade-long slide in student proficiency. Florida is actively looking at removing graduation requirements which include passing a 10th grade English Language Arts assessment and a statewide algebra test.

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VHS Learning Students Once Again Exceed National Averages on Advanced Placement Exams

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Students taking Advanced Placement® courses through VHS Learning maintained their decade-plus record of exceeding the national average pass rate on AP® exams. A score of 3 or higher on an AP® exam is considered a “passing” grade for AP® college credit at many universities.

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IXL Learning Acquires Emmersion, Developer of AI-Powered Language Assessments

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and LEHI, Utah — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people worldwide, announced it has acquired Emmersion , the Utah-based leader in certifying language ability through artificial intelligence. Accurately establish language skills with AI. SAN MATEO, Calif.

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College Board Changes AP Exams Again to Accommodate Pandemic-Era Testing

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Since the Advanced Placement (AP) program began in the 1950s, tens of millions of students have taken their exams in school, with paper and pencil, over the course of several hours. The result was an open book, open note, abbreviated at-home exam , using whatever device a student had available. It was not without its hiccups.

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VHS Learning Partners with Continental Han Feng Network Technology to Develop Chinese Language Program

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Nonprofit VHS Learning is partnering with Continental Han Feng Network Technology (CHF) to develop a full Chinese language high school program. Chinese 1 through AP® Chinese Language and Culture courses will be added to the more than 250 online courses currently offered by VHS Learning.

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How Digital Study Techniques Improve Exam Preparation

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Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming. xx The Ask a Tech Teacher team shares a variety of digital tools that improve and streamline exam prep: How Digital Study Techniques Improve Exam Preparation Studying for exams can often feel like this huge, monumental task that causes not only stress but existential anxiety.

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How to ensure digital equity in online testing

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The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam will be taken entirely online next year. Many other states already have fully online tests—and in response to the pandemic, graduate entrance and career certification exams have shifted online as well.

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