September 30, 2015Bridging the Gap is a companion document to a series of three regional workshops, hosted by the Illinois Community College…
February 9, 2015Amy Scott discusses the differences between Smarter Balanced tests and the traditional standardized test, such as the use of open-ended…
June 20, 2014Written by EPIC Founder Dr. David Conley for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) in June 2014.- October 18, 2013The white paper begins with a description of the CCSS and an assessment of their significance. A following analysis then…
August 1, 2013In this preface to his book Engaging Students With Poverty in Mind, Eric Jensen gives a personal narrative of challenges…
July 13, 2013The Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) conducted an analysis of deeper learning skills on behalf of the Hewlett Foundation to…- December 17, 2012California Diploma Project: Validity Study Technical Report. This validity study examines two research questions: How applicable are the Health Science…
- December 17, 2012EPIC conducted an investigation of the Intersegmental Committee for the Academic Senates (ICAS) Statements of Competencies for Mathematics and Academic…
- June 13, 2012Robert Pondiscio sympathizes with teachers who dislike the Common Core State Standards, but argues that they are necessary and overall…
- October 14, 2011EPIC completed an alignment study on the Common Core State Standards. The study determines the extent of correspondence (alignment) between…
