Podcasts about smarter balanced

Part 1 - Tomorrow, students around the Territory will begin taking the Smarter Balanced standardized tests for the 2022-2023 school year. State Assessment Director Alexandra Baltimore-Hookfin, and District Data & Assessment Directors Kerra Samuel and Astrid Hypolite of the St. Croix and St. Thomas-St. John districts, respectively, join Neville James to discuss the role that these tests play in advancing the student's academic career.

The CA Department of Education will release Smarter Balanced test scores. LAUSD refused to pay ransom to a crime syndicate that hacked the district last month; now that data has been released. A moment on scary movies. In response to a significant spike in gas prices over the past week, Gov. Newsom announced that oil refineries could start selling winter-blend gasoline and is also calling on lawmakers to pass a windfall tax on oil company profits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CA Department of Education will release Smarter Balanced test scores. LAUSD refused to pay ransom to a crime syndicate that hacked the district last month; now that data has been released. A moment on scary movies. In response to a significant spike in gas prices over the past week, Gov. Newsom announced that oil refineries could start selling winter-blend gasoline and is also calling on lawmakers to pass a windfall tax on oil company profits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EdSource reporters share insights on grading students, measuring English learner progress and new California State University chancellor Joe Castro's priorities.

https://youtu.be/0yvD6N3fmpg Episode 4 - Computer Science is for EveryoneHosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy WaisomeGuest: Dr. Jamika BurgeDescription: : Roots. Rome. Religion. And Black Girl Magic. Listen in as Dr. Jamika Burge describes what mentorship means to her. She's a self-described “big city girl with a country heart” who used the knowledge she gained from attending HBCUs to leverage tech as a vehicle for her success. Dr. Jamika D. Burge is a Senior Manager at Capital One, where she oversees research curriculum development and internal/external outreach. At Capital One, she ideates and creates innovative user research curricula that empower designers, developers, and engineers to apply design thinking and human-centered design principles into their daily work, and beyond. She also engages with internal and external organizations in computing and design outreach activities. Prior to joining Capital One, Jamika served non-profit and government organizations, including as a consultant to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the Information Innovation Office (I2O). She provided technical and management consult for innovative DARPA programs which were funded at over $70 million. Her research interests lie in human-computer interaction (HCI), specifically in the design of technologies that support a range of communication and interaction needs. She is active in computer science education and STEM preparedness efforts, providing expertise for a host of funded programs funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Computing Research Association (CRA), particularly those seeking to broaden participation in computer science.  She also provides insight and research into the layers of intersectionality that affect black women and girls in computer science. Jamika holds a Ph.D. in computer science, with a focus on human-computer interaction (HCI) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she was an IBM Research Fellow.  Dr. Burge is also Founder and Principal of Design & Technology Concepts (DTC), LLC, where she focuses on computer science design and education research.  To date, DTC has consulted for Google, the National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT), and the American Association of College & Universities (AAC&U), among other organizations.  Her career has also included positions across academic (Spelman College and Howard University), non-profit (Smarter Balanced at UCLA), and industry (IBM Research) sectors.To attend BlackComputeHer 2019, visit this link: https://blackcomputeher.org/blackcomputeher-2019/ 

https://youtu.be/0yvD6N3fmpg Episode 4 - Computer Science is for EveryoneHosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy WaisomeGuest: Dr. Jamika BurgeDescription: : Roots. Rome. Religion. And Black Girl Magic. Listen in as Dr. Jamika Burge describes what mentorship means to her. She’s a self-described “big city girl with a country heart” who used the knowledge she gained from attending HBCUs to leverage tech as a vehicle for her success. Dr. Jamika D. Burge is a Senior Manager at Capital One, where she oversees research curriculum development and internal/external outreach. At Capital One, she ideates and creates innovative user research curricula that empower designers, developers, and engineers to apply design thinking and human-centered design principles into their daily work, and beyond. She also engages with internal and external organizations in computing and design outreach activities. Prior to joining Capital One, Jamika served non-profit and government organizations, including as a consultant to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the Information Innovation Office (I2O). She provided technical and management consult for innovative DARPA programs which were funded at over $70 million. Her research interests lie in human-computer interaction (HCI), specifically in the design of technologies that support a range of communication and interaction needs. She is active in computer science education and STEM preparedness efforts, providing expertise for a host of funded programs funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Computing Research Association (CRA), particularly those seeking to broaden participation in computer science.  She also provides insight and research into the layers of intersectionality that affect black women and girls in computer science. Jamika holds a Ph.D. in computer science, with a focus on human-computer interaction (HCI) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she was an IBM Research Fellow.  Dr. Burge is also Founder and Principal of Design & Technology Concepts (DTC), LLC, where she focuses on computer science design and education research.  To date, DTC has consulted for Google, the National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT), and the American Association of College & Universities (AAC&U), among other organizations.  Her career has also included positions across academic (Spelman College and Howard University), non-profit (Smarter Balanced at UCLA), and industry (IBM Research) sectors.To attend BlackComputeHer 2019, visit this link: https://blackcomputeher.org/blackcomputeher-2019/ 

This week: We explore confounding math test scores with Silicon Valley Education Foundation's CEO and evidence of adversity facing black youths in LA.

This week: We take a look at some of the key issues that California lawmakers will take up next week when they end their summer vacation.

We review U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris' plan to boost teacher pay $315 billion over a decade and discuss the push – and push back – to letting school districts give the SAT or ACT to all students instead of the state's 11th grade standardized tests.

Episode 4 - Computer Science is for EveryoneHosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy WaisomeGuest: Dr. Jamika BurgeDescription: : Roots. Rome. Religion. And Black Girl Magic. Listen in as Dr. Jamika Burge describes what mentorship means to her. She's a self-described “big city girl with a country heart” who used the knowledge she gained from attending HBCUs to leverage tech as a vehicle for her success. Dr. Jamika D. Burge is a Senior Manager at Capital One, where she oversees research curriculum development and internal/external outreach. At Capital One, she ideates and creates innovative user research curricula that empower designers, developers, and engineers to apply design thinking and human-centered design principles into their daily work, and beyond. She also engages with internal and external organizations in computing and design outreach activities. Prior to joining Capital One, Jamika served non-profit and government organizations, including as a consultant to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the Information Innovation Office (I2O). She provided technical and management consult for innovative DARPA programs which were funded at over $70 million. Her research interests lie in human-computer interaction (HCI), specifically in the design of technologies that support a range of communication and interaction needs. She is active in computer science education and STEM preparedness efforts, providing expertise for a host of funded programs funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Computing Research Association (CRA), particularly those seeking to broaden participation in computer science.  She also provides insight and research into the layers of intersectionality that affect black women and girls in computer science. Jamika holds a Ph.D. in computer science, with a focus on human-computer interaction (HCI) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she was an IBM Research Fellow.  Dr. Burge is also Founder and Principal of Design & Technology Concepts (DTC), LLC, where she focuses on computer science design and education research.  To date, DTC has consulted for Google, the National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT), and the American Association of College & Universities (AAC&U), among other organizations.  Her career has also included positions across academic (Spelman College and Howard University), non-profit (Smarter Balanced at UCLA), and industry (IBM Research) sectors.To attend BlackComputeHer 2019, visit this link: https://blackcomputeher.org/blackcomputeher-2019/ 

Episode 4 - Computer Science is for EveryoneHosts: Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy WaisomeGuest: Dr. Jamika BurgeDescription: : Roots. Rome. Religion. And Black Girl Magic. Listen in as Dr. Jamika Burge describes what mentorship means to her. She’s a self-described “big city girl with a country heart” who used the knowledge she gained from attending HBCUs to leverage tech as a vehicle for her success. Dr. Jamika D. Burge is a Senior Manager at Capital One, where she oversees research curriculum development and internal/external outreach. At Capital One, she ideates and creates innovative user research curricula that empower designers, developers, and engineers to apply design thinking and human-centered design principles into their daily work, and beyond. She also engages with internal and external organizations in computing and design outreach activities. Prior to joining Capital One, Jamika served non-profit and government organizations, including as a consultant to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the Information Innovation Office (I2O). She provided technical and management consult for innovative DARPA programs which were funded at over $70 million. Her research interests lie in human-computer interaction (HCI), specifically in the design of technologies that support a range of communication and interaction needs. She is active in computer science education and STEM preparedness efforts, providing expertise for a host of funded programs funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Computing Research Association (CRA), particularly those seeking to broaden participation in computer science.  She also provides insight and research into the layers of intersectionality that affect black women and girls in computer science. Jamika holds a Ph.D. in computer science, with a focus on human-computer interaction (HCI) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she was an IBM Research Fellow.  Dr. Burge is also Founder and Principal of Design & Technology Concepts (DTC), LLC, where she focuses on computer science design and education research.  To date, DTC has consulted for Google, the National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT), and the American Association of College & Universities (AAC&U), among other organizations.  Her career has also included positions across academic (Spelman College and Howard University), non-profit (Smarter Balanced at UCLA), and industry (IBM Research) sectors.To attend BlackComputeHer 2019, visit this link: https://blackcomputeher.org/blackcomputeher-2019/ 

This week: The fourth year of Smarter Balanced test scores. Louis and John discuss the results and when the state should expect to see more progress. Plus bills the governor signed and vetoed, and his decision not to extend the state's ban on suspensions for defiance and disruption.

This week we look at the push in Sacramento to give school districts the option of substituting either the SAT or ACT for the current 11th grade Smarter Balanced assessments.

This week: Michael Kirst's impact on California education, trouble-free Smarter Balanced assessments in math and English language arts, and the primary election for governor and state superintendent of public instruction heating up.

This week: A push to offer SAT or ACT to 11th graders in place of Common Core-aligned Smarter Balanced tests, the growing battle between CA & the U.S. Department of Education over how to count and serve the state's low-performing students, an for the 1st year more Bay Area charter schools closed than opened. Produced by Sarah Tan

This week: Louis and John talk to education leaders across the state for their take on the newly released results of the third year of Smarter Balanced assessments. What does it mean that scores are flat in the 3rd year, and how much importance should be placed on them versus other measures of student success? Produced by Sarah Tan

This week: controversial legislation to create a state-run STEM school, a lawmaker's plan to audit districts' use of LCFF funding, big changes in when school starts for CA's biggest districts, and a 2+ week delay of the release of Smarter Balanced test scores. Produced by Sarah Tan

In this week's episode of This Week in California Education, EdSource Executive Director Louis Freedberg, and Editor-at-Large John Fensterwald discuss why California's per-pupil spending varies so much, Long Beach Unified's rejected effort to replace the 11th grade Smarter Balanced assessment with the SAT and the future of Common Core in California under the Trump administration.

Executive director of EdSource Louis Freedberg, and John Fensterwald follow up on Long Beach Unified's push to administer SAT test in place of Smarter Balanced in 11th grade and discuss Common Core, Dream Act grants, California's national ranking on AP tests, and the state's new accountability system.

Executive director of EdSource Louis Freedberg, and John Fensterwald discuss the use of the SAT exam in 11th grade in place of Smarter Balanced or PARC, Betsy DeVos's first full week as secretary of education, the future of ESSA regulation implementation, and the high price of preschool and child care in California.

The Common Core standards initiative was launched in 2009 but by the time new tests aligned with those standards were rolled out 4 to 5 years later, there was mounting opposition to using those tests to evaluate teachers and schools. To preserve support for the standards, many states began throwing the assessments overboard. Will abandoning the tests in order to save the standards actually work? In this podcast, EdNext's Marty West talks with Ashley Jochim of the Center for Reinventing Public Education, who is the co-author of "The Politics of the Common Core Assessments: Why states are quitting the PARCC and Smarter Balanced testing consortia." Read the full article here: http://educationnext.org/the-politics-of-common-core-assessments-parcc-smarter-balanced/