Iowa black students lag in reading and math nationwide
The U S Chamber of Commerce Foundation report finds Iowa fourth and eighth graders who are Black trail peers nationally in reading and math, with a broad analysis of K-12 performance across all states. Michael McShane calls African-American achievement almost strikingly low.
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the Gazette
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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Michael McShane
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Fourth-Grade Reading Scores From The Path Forward Report
The Path Forward report from the U S Chamber of Commerce Foundation lists top and bottom states in fourth grade reading. Arizona Colorado Rhode Island and Alaska lead or trail with percentages ranging from 25 to 27 percent. Michigan Wisconsin California Iowa Maine Mississippi Nevada show lower performance between 9 and 14 percent.
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Obama signs NCLB replacement and study on state testing
The Show-Me Institute releases a Missouri analysis noting many states have low proficiency in reading and math. It reviews graduation rates, ACT scores and NAEP results from fourth eighth and twelfth grade assessments. The report cites progress in black student achievement over a 25 year span.
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Show-Me Institute
Missouri Research and Educational Think Tank
U.S. Department of Education
Congress faces last minute stopgap to avert shutdown
Congress races to pass a five day stopgap after missing today's deadline to avert a government shutdown. Democrats resist GOP attempts to roll back abortion, environmental, and financial reforms while seeking gun violence research funding. Senate backed a short term bill. House expected to follow as White House signals support with a few day delay. Speaker Ryan cautions against rushing omnibus talks.
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Paul Ryan
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Iowa students get extra time for campus sexual violence survey
The University of Iowa expanded the deadline to end of today after complaints of offensive gaffes in a first of its kind campus climate survey. About 2,560 of 382,000 invited students participated by Thursday, with Rocklin saying length deterred responses.
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Iowa State University
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