Colorado

Development of state graduation guidelines, School accountability reports show improvement, Two Colorado high schools rated as America’s best, U.S. students fall short in math and science, 27% of Science teachers do not have degree in science, After-school programs help raise test scores!, and Test stress? You’re not alone.

• New president to offer new educational funding;
• Nationwide more schools than ever fail to make AYP, Report compiled by the National Governors Association, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and the school reform group Achieve, Inc. urges the adoption of international standards to improve U.S. student performance;
• AYP drops in Colorado schools;
• Florida's state budget threatens FCAT achievement for all students;
• Ohio's school report card shows improvement;
• Deborah Delisle selected as new Ohio superintendent of public instruction;
• Fewer Texas schools earn "Meets AYP" label;
• Randy Dorn elected new Washington superintendent of public instruction.
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