Standardized testing is happening again this year. Researchers are talking about how to use the data more responsibly. We read an advising memo that describes some of the common problems with comparing testing data from this year to past years, so we can properly recognize the progress students have made this year.

Later, we discuss several studies that look at the impact later high school start times have on a variety of outcomes for student achievement and community health.

Finally, we talk In Your Classroom to think about our personal definition of success after a very difficult year.

• First Segment – 01:50 – Standardized Testing and Student Progress
• Second Segment – 22:46 – School Start Times / Bell Schedules

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Featured Beverage

We drink Breakfast Stout, a double chocolate coffee oatmeal stout from Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, MI.