Spectrum K12’s EXCEED Winner of 2010 CODiE Award
Posted by Beth DuBose on May 27, 2010
Spectrum K12 Student Achievement and RTI Software Chosen as “Best Education Solution” and “Best K-12 Enterprise Solution”
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RSSAre There Differences in Achievement Gaps Between Boys and Girls
Posted by Beth DuBose on Mar 18, 2010
This month the Center on Education Policy released a report that looked at data from 2007-2008 to determine if there is a difference in achievement gaps between boys and girls. The Center on Education Policy looked at the achievement of boys and girls on the state reading and mathematics tests used for NCLB accountability. The data for these analyses were drawn from an extensive set of test data that has been collected from all 50 states by CEP with technical support from the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO). State education officials have verified the accuracy of the data.
Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) Renewal Guidelines Released
Posted by Beth DuBose on Mar 17, 2010
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has released broad principles for renewing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Race to the Top Finalists Announced
Posted by Beth DuBose on Mar 05, 2010
The finalists for the highly sought after $4 billion in Race to the Top grants were announced Thursday, March 4. The list was longer than anticipated with 15 states and the District of Columbia now in the running.
Spectrum K12’s EXCEED™ Selected Finalist in 3 Categories for 2010 SIIA CODiE Awards
Posted by Beth DuBose on Feb 25, 2010
Spectrum K12 School Solutions announced today that their EXCEED™ Student Achievement Manager software has been selected as a finalist for a 2010 CODiE Award in three separate categories; “Best Classroom Management Solution”, “Best Education Solution”, and Best K-12 Enterprise Solution”. Spectrum K12 is one of only 5 companies named as a finalist in three or more categories from a total of 124 companies who submitted nominations.
Obama is pushing for additional funding for education
Posted by Beth DuBose on Jan 29, 2010
In the State of the Union address on Thursday, January 27, 2010, President Obama discussed a $4 billion increase in the education budget. A large part of the billion dollar increase, $1.35 billion, will go to increasing the amount of funding in the Race to the Top funds. As well as increasing funding, he will also have these grants, originally limited to states, opened up to school districts.
Bloomberg Tells Schools to Link Tenure to Student Gain
Posted by Beth DuBose on Nov 30, 2009
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered the city’s public schools to start using student achievement data in the evaluations of teachers who are up for tenure this school year. He stated in a panel discussion at the Center for American Progress on November 25, 2009 in Washington that he has ordered his principals to include student-performance data in teacher assessments.
Spectrum K12 and Alphanumeric Partner to deploy RTI and Student Achievement Management software
Posted by Beth DuBose on Nov 17, 2009
Spectrum K12 School Solutions Inc, the leading provider of response to intervention (RTI), special education and student achievement management software solutions for K12 school districts, today announced a strategic partnership with Alphanumeric Systems, where Alphanumeric will be authorized to sell Spectrum K12’s award winning EXCEED™ product suite in NC, SC, VA, MD, FL and GA.
Race to the Top Fund
Posted by Beth DuBose on Nov 12, 2009
The Education Department has set aside $4.35 billion for states in the Race to the Top fund. The rules for the Race to the Top funds have recently been finalized. Bids will be rated on a point system, with the highest vales going to improving teacher and principal effectiveness. A perfect bid would be worth 500 points. The Education Department made the following statement on where these funds will go:
Staples Foundation for Learning Awards Grant to Better Basics Intervention Program
Posted by Beth DuBose on Nov 09, 2009
Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL), a private foundation created by Staples, Inc., announced today it has awarded 29 grants totaling $287,875 to non-profit organizations dedicated to helping youth throughout the country. These organizations were selected for their commitment to providing educational programs that help at-risk youth develop the skills and confidence necessary to become responsible adults and future community leaders.