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Suburban teachers try new assessment of kindergartners that emphasizes play | |
March 31, 2013 Ten suburban school districts are piloting a new assessment of kindergartners that asks teachers to monitor students and document their everyday activities. It's as much about kids' behavioral development as academics. "It's going to put kindergarten back where it should be," said Julie Kallenbach, director of early learner initiatives at Elgin Area School District U-46. "It's going to make us... Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130331/news/703319918/ |