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Season 1 Episode 146
If you weren't keenly aware of the differences between spoken and written English, you probably haven't taken the ACT! Amy and Mike invited educator …
5 years, 10 months ago
Why Selective Specialized Schools Matter
Season 1 Episode 145
Author Orison Swett Marden stated, "All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one …
5 years, 10 months ago
Tracking College And Career Readiness
Season 1 Episode 144
We all imagine that one purpose of a K-12 education is to prepare students for life after high school. But how do we know which students are--or are …
5 years, 10 months ago
The Impact Of NACAC Admissions Changes
Season 1 Episode 143
When NACAC revised its guidelines for college admissions conduct, the repercussions were expected to shake the foundations of higher education. Then …
5 years, 10 months ago
Depth Of Knowledge Levels On The SAT And ACT
Season 1 Episode 142
Webb's Depth of Knowledge levels provide a clear system for categorizing the complexity of thought different tasks--and test questions--require. Amy …
5 years, 10 months ago
Tracking Score Data
Season 1 Episode 141
The old saying "What gets measured gets managed" can definitely be applied to testing data. But what exactly should be measured and why? Amy and Mike…
5 years, 10 months ago
Social Studies Instruction And Reading Comprehension
Season 1 Episode 140
We may all agree that reading is fundamental, but is there consensus on how best to teach reading and increase literacy? You'd be surprised at what w…
5 years, 11 months ago
Building An A+ Extracurricular Resume
Season 1 Episode 139
Everyone knows that extracurricular activities matter in college admissions. But do you know which aspects of participation and achievement really ma…
5 years, 11 months ago
Introducing The National Test Prep Association
Season 1 Episode 138
The test prep and tutoring industry has somehow grown into a multi-billion dollar behemoth without any guiding association, credentials, or voice. Bu…
5 years, 11 months ago
How Tests Drive Learning
Season 1 Episode 137
While most K-12 students would love test-optional schooling, most K-12 teachers strongly disagree. Why are exams essential and inextricable component…
5 years, 11 months ago