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API scores available

The state has publicly posted the new Academic Performance Index scores, which show a significant uptick for most campuses. The statewide API went up 13 points to 767. Now 46 percent of California schools meet the target score of 800 or greater. We’re still combing through the scores, but here are some standouts: Harbor Teacher [...]

Let battle commence in our bid to launch a Free School

Our original plan was to subcontract the day-to-day operation to an established provider, a company such as Serco or Nord Anglia – mainly because we weren’t confident we could run the school ourselves. Even though the school will be half the size of a normal comprehensive – 840 pupils, instead of 1,680 – it will [...]

Exams to be brought in line with world’s toughest tests

The announcement comes amid fears that exams are becoming too easy and failing to keep pace with those in other countries. This summer almost three-in-10 A-levels were graded at least an A and the number of Cs awarded at GCSE increased for the 22nd year in a row. Speaking on Monday, Michael Gove, the Education [...]

Featured Science Lesson Plan: Imaginary Insect Zoo for Grade 3- 5

Each week we highlight one of our favorite lesson plans for teachers to share, download, and use in their classrooms! Got a great idea to share or have feedback on this lesson? Let us know by leaving a comment on our blog or on our Facebook page. Enjoy this week’s lesson plan designed to enhance [...]