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    • Ziyuan Yao
       A Chrome browser extension that may make literacy a solved problem Dear Educators, I'm a researcher and developer focusing on language learning technologies, and I just developed a free and open-source Chrome browser extension that could be very useful for reading instruction in English-speaking countries, even making English literacy a solved problem: "PIE Transformer" automatically adds diacritics to English words on Web pages to make their (American English) pronunciations crystal clear, based on an easy-to-learn scheme called Phonetically Intuitive English (PIE), which is included in this extension. This has three uses: 1. For English-as-a-second-language (ESL) people to learn correct English word pronunciations. 2. For children in English-speaking countries to learn how to read. (See "No Child Left Behind Act".) 3. Recreational use. Show off a sentence in the PIE form to your online friends or use it in your commercial campaigns. Three modes (Full, Lite and Extra Lite) are provided for users of different English levels. Modes for advanced learners (Lite and Extra Lite) will show less diacritics. Check it out at Chrome Web Store (the program is free and open-source, i.e. non-profit): https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jafbohhbdpejlcfpkbbpkegglokegjid The project's official website: https://sites.google.com/site/phoneticallyintuitiveenglish/ The "Phonetically Intuitive English" (PIE) scheme (available in PDF and image): https://sites.google.com/site/phoneticallyintuitiveenglish/become-a-pie-user-now/learn-the-pie-scheme Some nice screenshots: https://sites.google.com/site/phoneticallyintuitiveenglish/ https://sites.google.com/site/phoneticallyintuitiveenglish/become-a-pie-user-now/download-pie-transformer Let me know how you think about it :-) Best Regards, ------------------------------------------- Ziyuan Yao yaoziyuan@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/yaoziyuan/
      May 26 at 8:37am
    • National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
       Don’t forget that Commissioner Buckley will release the 2011 science results Thursday morning. Also hear comments about the findings from Hector Ibarra of the National Assessment Governing Board and Jeniffer Harper-Taylor, president of the Siemans Foundation. Register for the webinar! http://1.usa.gov/IzM6bm
      73 · May 8 at 7:19am
    • National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
       Join us and the National Assessment Governing Board for a webinar on April 25: TUDA Districts and the Common Core. A panel of education experts—including leaders from several urban districts—will discuss how they are using NAEP resources to adapt to changes in curriculum, testing, and teaching. More here: http://bit.ly/I0l55t
      1 · April 17 at 3:16pm
  4. National Assessment Governing Board shared a link.
    17 hours ago
    We’ve got NAEP writing and technology on the brain. Browse the National Council of Teachers of English Language Arts podcasts, “Conversation Currents,” that discuss current research and practice in the language arts. www.ncte.org/journals/la/podcasts
    Language Arts Podcasts
    www.ncte.org
    Listen to conversations with authors featured in Language Arts.
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  6. National Assessment Governing Board shared a link.
    Tuesday
    Hear panelist Arthur Applebee, distinguished professor in the School of Education at University at Albany - SUNY and curriculum expert in English language arts, reading, and writing, weigh in on the latest NAEP writing release on Sept. 14. ...
    His work focuses on how children and adults learn the many specialized forms of language required for success in school, life, and work:
    http://www.nagb.gov/newsroom/naep-releases/2011-writing.html
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    2011 NAEP Writing / NAGB
    www.nagb.gov
    Writing remains a critical skill in today’s society, a skill made more complex and vitally important by the demands of a technology-driven culture. That’s why the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) have developed a first-of-its-kind writing...
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  7. National Assessment Governing Board shared a link.
    Tuesday
    “As a member of the Governing Board, the challenges of student assessment have taken on a new focus—assessing the progress of students in the nation as a whole and in each of the 50 states plus some additional jurisdictions … it is an honor...
    to be working on something this important.” – Louis Fabrizio, Board member and Data, Research and Federal Policy Director for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

    The Governing Board is seeking nominations! Learn more and submit a nomination for one of our open positions: www.nagb.gov/nominations2013
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    Nominations for 2013 / NAGB
    www.nagb.gov
    WASHINGTON (August 10, 2012) — The National Assessment Governing Board—an independent, bipartisan board that sets policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card—is seeking nominations of qualified individuals to serve on the Board. Governing...
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  8. National Assessment Governing Board shared a link.
    Monday
    Meet Susan Pimentel, Educational Consultant; Curriculum Specialist and Governing Board member, and panelist, for our live release event for 2011 NAEP writing on Sept. 14.

    She’s established credentials in building consensus in education standards and curriculum for nearly three decades:
    www.nagb.gov/newsroom/naep-releases/2011-writing.html
    2011 NAEP Writing / NAGB
    www.nagb.gov
    Writing remains a critical skill in today’s society, a skill made more complex and vitally important by the demands of a technology-driven culture. That’s why the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) have developed a first-of-its-kind writing...
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  10. National Assessment Governing Board shared a link.
    September 6
    The 2011 NAEP writing assessment was completely computer-based to keep pace with changes in technology and students’ increased use of word-processing tools.

    Read how another form of technology—e-books and tablets—is being used more and more as an education tool:
    www.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/technology/personaltech/bringing-up-a-young-reader-on-e-books.html
    Bringing Up a Young Reader on E-Books
    www.nytimes.com
    It may take a generation to know for sure whether e-books are better for children than regular books.
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  13. National Assessment Governing Board
    August 28
    68% of high school graduates go directly to college. How many of them need remedial education once they get there? Watch our new video to find out. http://nagb.gov/what-we-do/commission/multimedia.html
    Photo: 68% of high school graduates go directly to college. How many of them need remedial education once they get there? Watch our new video to find out. http://nagb.gov/what-we-do/commission/multimedia.html
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  14. National Assessment Governing Board shared a link.
    August 23
    The Olympics put a spotlight on global athletic competition, but we're looking forward to a focus on intellectual competition later this year. Stay tuned for the release of a new study on how NAEP links up and relates to TIMSS, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study. www.nagb.gov
    National Assessment Governing Board / NAGB
    www.nagb.gov
    As leaders at all levels make important decisions on education policy and funding, easy access to useful data about student achievement by nation, state, and urban district is important. The Governing Board, whose membership consists of local and state policymakers, provides direct links to results ...
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  16. National Assessment Governing Board shared a link.
    August 17
    Our new website looks to better connect business leaders with NAEP data and resources. Access recap materials from our NAEP 12th Grade Preparedness Commission’s symposia on the issue of academic preparedness for college and job training. http://nagb.gov/information-for/business.html
    Business Leaders / NAGB
    nagb.gov
    The Governing Board and a variety of experts explain why the academic preparedness of our nation's 12th graders is crucial and how The Nation's Report Card will play a role.
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  17. National Assessment Governing Board shared a link.
    August 16
    Our newest assessment emphasizes the importance of technology and engineering literacy in education. As technology and innovation play an increasingly important role in education, what will higher education will look like in eight years? Check out this Mashable report to see their thoughts. http://mashable.com/2012/07/27/e-learning-higher-education/
    What Higher Education Will Look Like in 2020 [STUDY]
    mashable.com
    The latest Pew Study on higher education says 60% of experts and stakeholders predict colleges and universities in 2020 will incorporate e-learning.
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