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Tag Archives: College Board
SAT Exam Overhaul
In announcing that the SAT would change, College Board President David Coleman noted that the SAT should reflect “worthy challenges” instead of “artificial obstacles.” This would mean that students would be reading more source documents and retrieving evidence. Likewise, there … Continue reading
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Tagged academic vocabulary, College Board, David Coleman, SAT
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Valuing the ‘Non-Cognitive Dimensions’ of Students
In January, College Board President David Coleman shared a vision for making sure more low-income students are allowed to take part in higher education. The video is linked here and you can hear Coleman outline this effort as part of … Continue reading
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Tagged CCSS, College Board, David Coleman, Determination, Grit, Khan, Resilience, Social Emotional Learning
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Sound Instruction Instead of ‘Test Preparation’
New York Times Washington Bureau Chief David Leonhardt led a discussion for the Hamilton Project on “the economic imperative of expanding college opportunities.” At minute 34:08 the panelists are asked how ACT and SAT can mitigate for the advantages affluent … Continue reading
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Tagged ACT, College Board, Common Core State Standards, David Coleman, David Leonhardt, Hamilton Project, Jon Whitmore, SAT
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‘Amidst the Controversy’
During the question and answer portion of a speech given before the Strategic Data Project, College Board President David Coleman is asked, “Where is the Common Core right now amidst the controversy from the Tea Party?” The answer stretches from … Continue reading
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Tagged Close Reading, College Board, David Coleman, Strategic Data Project, Tea Party
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New College Board Keynote Address
David Coleman gave his first public address as the new College Board President on October 26th (video link here). In the speech he outlines the “work worth doing” and the importance of focusing on “what matters most.” If you are … Continue reading
David Coleman on Bloomberg Radio
David Coleman, lead author of the Common Core ELA standards, was on Bloomberg radio this weekend describing his new role as the President of the College Board. In his interview with Jane Williams, Coleman notes what parents need to know … Continue reading
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