NY Students' Math, English Scores Up Slightly In 2017
Math and English scores for students who took New York state standardized tests last spring inched up slightly compared with 2016 scores, education officials announced Tuesday.
Math and English scores for students who took New York state standardized tests last spring inched up slightly compared with 2016 scores, education officials announced Tuesday.
Electronic testing rolled out this week, for children taking assessment tests was supposed to bring common core into the computer age.
For a second straight year, at least 20 percent of New York students sat out of this year's Common Core tests, but those who took them showed gains in English and to a lesser extent, math.
The decision stems from Governor Andrew Cuomo's Common Core Task Force, which released recommendations on revisions to the state's standardized testing program last week.
The standards -- assailed as rushed and flawed -- spawned a torrent of protests and a statewide opt-out movement.
Task force recommendations include shortening the time spent testing students and delaying plans to use the tests to grade teachers.
Time is running out to take part in New York state's public opinion survey on the Common Core learning standards.
New York City public schools will be back in session officially Wednesday morning, and CBS2 was demanding answers the day before classes about struggling schools, test score fairness, and more.
The state's third- through eighth-graders – as well as those specifically of New York City – did slightly better on Common Core-aligned math and English assessments than last year.
The Common Core controversy in New Jersey has now taken on a political tone.
The likely Republican presidential contender says in remarks for a speech Thursday afternoon at Burlington County College that the national standards have brought confusion and frustration to parents and classrooms.
A Long Island high school principal is taking her fight against Common Core standards to a new level.
After seeing thousands of students sit out New York's statewide English assessments last week, school districts are beginning three days of math testing.
Amid the controversy over Common Core-aligned tests for public school students, one thing is clear: the opt-out movement is growing.
As thousands of public school students prepare to take standardized tests Tuesday, many parents have decided to have their children "opt out" of the exams.
Mahopac Superintendent of Schools Brian Monahan said he's walking a fine line between following the state's rules and respecting the concerns of parents.
Meanwhile, some superintendents have warned that if too many students opt out, districts will lose state funding.
The New Jersey Education Department says it will do a review to make sure that students' privacy is not compromised by Pearson, the standardized testing firm monitoring social media.
A spokesperson for the testing company, Pearson, confirmed to The Washington Post that it will alert states when it finds test questions being posted publicly to the Internet, saying security maintains fairness for students as well as the integrity of the results.
Outraged parents around New York state voiced their discontent with the state's Common Core standardized testing program Tuesday.
New York's largest teachers union accused Cuomo of reneging on an agreement that he announced in June.
Nine out of 10 New York City school teachers were rated effective or highly effective in the first year of state-mandated evaluations.
While many in education and STEM fields embrace the new Common Core standards, many strongly oppose them. Some hold the belief that the Common Core will lead to a national curriculum, others believe the standards are weaker than what states have already implemented.
Nearly a decade ago U.S. Congress, warned that America will fall behind in the global economy if its education system doesn't produce more workers with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.
American students are falling behind students in other countries on international assessments of math and science. Statistics such as these are driving the call for education reforms to strengthen science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the country's schools.
A child was fatally stabbed in a Queens apartment building Thursday, and the knife-wielding suspect was shot and killed by police.
The Eliza Tower will provide "affordable luxury" to 174 low-income families. The most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income.
After a cyclist was struck by a driver who allegedly fled a traffic stop in Queens, some people are questioning the officers' decision to chase the driver through a busy, residential area.
Delta Air Lines has pulled some meals for a second day in a row on up to 75 of its international flights.
The Mamaroneck road where a boy and his mom were killed two weeks ago sees far more crashes than average, according to a traffic safety consultant.
A child was fatally stabbed in a Queens apartment building Thursday, and the knife-wielding suspect was shot and killed by police.
The Eliza Tower will provide "affordable luxury" to 174 low-income families. The most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income.
After a cyclist was struck by a driver who allegedly fled a traffic stop in Queens, some people are questioning the officers' decision to chase the driver through a busy, residential area.
Delta Air Lines has pulled some meals for a second day in a row on up to 75 of its international flights.
The Mamaroneck road where a boy and his mom were killed two weeks ago sees far more crashes than average, according to a traffic safety consultant.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The NYC weather forecast calls for rain today, but this map shows when the skies are expected to clear for the 4th of July fireworks.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the school age cut-off and surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
A tractor-trailer accident on I-95 in Greenwich, CT had southbound lanes backed up for the morning commute.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The NYC weather forecast calls for rain today, but this map shows when the skies are expected to clear for the 4th of July fireworks.
NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the Hudson River for 2024. See what time it starts tonight, how long it lasts and the best places to watch in New York and New Jersey.
The 4th of July holiday travel rush is here, bringing heavy traffic on the roads, air traffic control shortages at the airport, plus the potential for thunderstorms.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks is returning to the Hudson River this year. It is expected to make for big business on the New Jersey side of the river, too.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The Long Island Rail Road has been running more service than ever, but it has also been dealing with more delays, a new report shows.
The 4th of July fireworks can make dogs and other pets anxious and afraid, so we have some expert advice on how to keep them calm.
Steven Schwally, the man accused of being intoxicated when he crashed into a nail salon on Long Island, killing four, appeared in court Monday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
Westchester County inspectors are working to make sure watery gas does not get into your vehicles.
Acknowledging Times Square needs to be cleaned up, Mayor Adams unveiled the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition on Tuesday.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" celebrated its 35th birthday Sunday with a block party on Do The Right Thing Way in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Andrew Abbott took a two-hit shutout into the seventh inning and reliever Fernando Cruz got Aaron Judge to ground into a pivotal double play, pitching the Cincinnati Reds past the struggling New York Yankees 3-2.
James Wood singled home the go-ahead run in his third major league game, Luis García Jr. hit two homers and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the New York Mets 7-5 on Wednesday night.
Rookie Alonso Martínez scored a goal in each half and Matt Freese had three saves to lead New York City FC to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal.
The Yankees' 5-4 defeat on Tuesday marked their 11th loss in their last 15 games.
The Eliza Tower will provide "affordable luxury" to 174 low-income families. The most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
A nonprofit recycling center in Brooklyn says it has seen a sharp increase in people who collect cans and bottles to make a living.
Queens residents who lost their homes in an apartment building fire six months ago say they are again searching for somewhere to live as their temporary housing agreements expire.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Police provided an update Thursday on a deadly stabbing and officer-involved shooting in Queens.
An off-duty Suffolk County police officer rescued a fisherman suffering from blood loss after getting punctured by a fishing hook Wednesday.
Fourth of July celebrations have been taking place across all five boroughs. In the Bronx, many are celebrating with a classic cookout at Van Cortlandt Park. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has a look at all the festivities.
Meet a neighborhood hero -- 77-year-old James Jackson has been selling watermelons on a Brooklyn street corner for over four decades. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A new apartment building above the renovated Inwood Library showcases rents as low as $380, plus access to child care and training. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell took a tour of the Eliza Tower.