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Defining Credentials: Differences Among Certificates, Certifications, Degrees, and Licenses

Whether it’s certificates versus certifications or degrees versus licenses, let’s discuss these four different types of credentials and the length of time and maintenance needed to upkeep them, and we’ll look at a few examples for each type so that you can get a better idea of what they entail.

Fabiola Garcia

How Are States Performing Under ESSA?

We are now several years into the implementation of ESSA; we have the first full year of school data from the 2017–18 school year; and states are currently in the midst of annual school testing. So, it seems like a good time to step back and take a look at how states are faring under ESSA accountability. To do this, we’ll examine the data and dashboards of a few states selected to show a variety of different approaches to ESSA accountability.

Dave Adams

[ACT Prep] Edmentum’s New and Updated Courses for the ACT WorkKeys Exams

We have three updated and newly created preparation courses for the ACT WorkKeys exams that reflect updated standards and requirements from ACT®. Each of these courses is leveled to match the assessments and help students improve their knowledge. Students will find that each level builds upon previous levels, requiring cumulative knowledge of prior and current levels to move ahead successfully in a course.

John Ulsh

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Should the Education Secretary Be a Teacher?

Since her appointment as Secretary of Education by Donald Trump, Betsy DeVos has received much criticism for many of her decisions in office. Now, Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is saying the role of Education secretary should be held by an educator. Read more about this story, and more, in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

McKenna Wierman

[Weekly Inspiration] Recognizing Every Student’s Hard Work with Career Signing Day

Public school administrators in Henrico County hosted a “Career and Technical Letter-of-Intent Signing Day” for students starting careers after high school.

Alexis Brakebill

Tips on Saving for College for Parents

Here are a variety of options to think about when considering how to save up money for college.

Elaine Ho

[Research] Edmentum Test Packs in Support of ACT Preparation

In 2018, the Edmentum Research and Design team completed a study that was set in an Oklahoma school district. This district used Test Packs to structure instruction and prepare high school juniors for the ACT test, which is a portion of the state’s accountability system for high school graduation. The district requested support from the Edmentum Research team to examine the relationship between usage of Test Packs and student performance on the ACT test.

Dr. Michelle Frost

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] The Time Crunch on Standardized Testing

For many of us, just hearing the words “standardized test” can mentally trigger the rhythmic taunting sound of a clock counting down the minutes. Timing has become a huge part of standardized test taking, and in the recent college admissions fraud scandal, parents exploited extra-time accommodations to give their kids the upper hand while testing. But do tests really need a time limit? Read this story and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up!

McKenna Wierman