| | November 20206CIOReviewThe past year saw continued investment by states and districts in the additional decision-making freedom allowed under the Every Student Succeeds Act, particularly when it comes to requirements on providing a "well-rounded" education, as well as on-going concern over efforts to harden school security. In many districts nationwide, stagnant pay and benefits, alongside a range of school and classroom conditions, saw an even greater number of educators hit the picket lines.The Every Student Succeeds Act gave states and districts permission to try new assessment models in response to concerns students were being over-tested and that schools and policymakers had come to place too much emphasis on test scores to measure students' and schools' success. While only four states are participating in ESSA's innovative assessment initiative so far, efforts to exercise that freedom in other ways are likely to grow. The state of Washington, for example, has now approved seven pathways toward earning a high school diploma -- not all of which include passing a test. Other states, including Georgia and Nebraska, are de-emphasizing end-of-year tests by measuring students' proficiency levels on interim tests throughout the year. And several states and districts are dropping tests deemed redundant. With the new era, the traditional model of K-12 education within school systems is rapidly diminishing as the `norm' as fresh, innovative techniques are making an impact on how the US sees education as whole. Education is always evolving, and new trends can bring a positive impact on learners within current and future educational systems. Here are seven trends that are making headway in education and will change the educational landscape for K-12 programs throughout the country for years to come.Moving away from traditional models of education and teaching is something that is gaining traction and is readying our children for the real world around them. Charter schools and other alternative methods of teaching can set into place the building blocks that all children will need depending on their individual learning capacities and strengths. Focusing on what works and not being afraid to change traditional methods of education are directly benefiting children and families.Let us know your thoughts.EditorialThe Changing Educational Landscape for K-12 ProgramsCopyright © 2020 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewContact Us:Phone:510-230-0395Fax:510-894-8405Email:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.com November - 20, 2020, Vol 09, Issue - 95 (ISSN 2644-237X) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CIOReviewEditorial StaffAaron PierceCarolynn WaltersShirley FaithRussell ThomasVisualizersIssac GeorgeJaxon Jase*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffJustin Smith Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comManaging EditorJustin SmithSalesStephen Thomasstephen.thomas@cioreview.com Dean Winchester
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