The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Testing our boundaries: discussing the purpose of CAASPP testing

Testing our boundaries: discussing the purpose of CAASPP testing

Shuvi Jha March 9, 2018
Students and administrators discuss the purpose of CAASPP testing
New standardized testing improves academic assessment

New standardized testing improves academic assessment

Lydia Seo May 8, 2014
The Smarter Balanced Assessment with its computerized new format is a better option than previous standardized tests.

Common Core for the Common Good

Elliot Ki December 3, 2013
Despite its cost issues and vague standards, new testing system has potential to fix what’s wrong with our education system.
5 issues school site council discussed during latest meeting held on Nov. 7

5 issues school site council discussed during latest meeting held on Nov. 7

Catherine November 18, 2013
The council discusses the many happenings on campus
This “stress tree,” developed by the MVHS Challenge Success team during a working session at the Fall Conference, displays the causes and effects of stress at MVHS. The CS team aims to create research-based solutions to increase student engagement, reduce stress and discuss long-term success. Photo used with permission of PTSA President Jim Cunningham.

PTSA discusses academic changes in third monthly meeting

Karen Feng October 25, 2013
Meeting topics included the Common Core, STAR testing, accreditation and LeGos.
Common Core provides needed educational measures

“Common Core” provides needed educational measures

Daniel Fernandez May 8, 2013
Standardizing curriculum will serve students and teachers well in the long run.
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