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ISAT
Turnaround schools show improved ISAT scores
At two schools where the Chicago Board of Education has replaced staffs and outsourced management, students fared better on standardized tests. Academic performance at the schools is closely watched because CPS plans similar changes at other schools.
almost 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
City students show ISAT gains
Standardized test scores at city elementary schools rose for the seventh consecutive year and hit “historical” levels never seen before. CPS still lags behind students elsewhere in Illinois.
3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
City's third and fourth-graders lagging
Chicago Public Schools officials are developing new policies to address lagging achievement in the middle grades and a shortage of reading, science and math-certified teachers.
over 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
Board of Education approves new performance plan
Beginning next fall, Chicago schools will be rated on a point system that takes into account test scores, attendance and drop-out rates and advanced placement enrollments.
over 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
Education board to consider new system for rating schools
The Board of Education will take up a proposal at its regular meeting tomorrow that would create a new way to evaluate schools by assigning points for things like good test scores and attendance.
over 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
ISAT exams produce tearful week
Language challenges frustrate elementary children who are not proficient in English. Testing continues this week at some CPS schools.
over 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
CPS snubbed on ISAT delay
City education officials have offered $120,000 toward translation of the Illinois Standard Achievement Test into Spanish and Polish. The state says it will take $3 million and 18 months.
over 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
Language a barrier for students on ISAT
City, school officials seek testing change
over 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
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