They are the teaching standards now across 45 states, including Illinois and Iowa. It’s called the common core, but as one area school district goes all in, others could soon opt out….
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Education
Rock Island-Milan schools face budget cuts for 2014-15 year
The Rock Island-Milan School Board heard initial recommendations to reduce their 2014-15 school year budget, and additions which would use most of the money saved.
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Education / News
Kids and adults conquer fears to evacuate school near Blue Grass fire
Teachers, administrators, students and parents joined forces to safely evacuate a school located uncomfortably close to an industrial fire in Blue Grass, Iowa.
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Education
Report: More Illinois students successfully taking AP exams
A new report says Illinois high school seniors were twice as likely as Iowa students to take, and score successfully on, Advanced Placement exams.
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Education
Sherrard teachers vote in favor of intent to strike
Teachers of Sherrard Community School District voted in favor of a strike Sunday, February 9, 2014. Dozens of teachers from…
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Education / Politics
Iowa Senate passes increase to school funding
Iowa senators have approved bills that would bring additional funding to local schools without raising property taxes.
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Education
Volunteers sought for reading program
Through a program called Operation READ, volunteers visit more than a dozen locations around the Quad Cities to read to children and engage them in creative activities.
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Education / News
Final attempt to save Moline schools fails
One last attempt to try to save two Moline schools, Ericsson and Garfield Elementary that are set to close for…
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Education
Same math, new method: Can you and your child keep up?
A centuries-old method for solving multiplication is being taught in some area schools, and it’s meeting with mixed reviews.
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Education / Marketplace
Schools’ new approach to math frustrates parents
This is the new way some schools are teaching multiplication. Your kids can probably do it. Can you?
