Education

By Marge Eberts and Peggy Gisler

Question: My sixth-grader, who just started middle school, brought home a report card loaded with C grades last week. In elementary school, she always got A’s and B’s. I’m quite disappointed, and she is very upset. How can this be turned around? ­— Disappointed

By Laura Frazier
The Oregonian

PORTLAND, Ore. — Roughly a third of Oregon’s American Indian and Alaskan Native students were chronically absent last year, the worst statewide rate out of student groups.

The Oregon Department of Education released data Thursday showing the percentage of students who attended at least 90 percent of school days. Statewide about 17 percent, or nearly 94,000 students, missed that benchmark.

By Susan Montoya Bryan
The Associated Press

BERNALILLO — Nearly a third of New Mexico’s public school districts don’t have adequate access to high-speed Internet, and Gov. Susana Martinez wants to change that situation.

Martinez visited an elementary school in Bernalillo on Thursday to outline plans for bolstering broadband access for schools statewide. Her announcement comes as districts face new testing requirements and other changes that have pushed online learning to the forefront.

By Marge Eberts and Peggy Gisler
Question: How can my child learn to ace essay and multiple choice tests? It’s been a real stumbling block stopping her from getting A’s and B’s. —Blocked
Answer: Different types of tests definitely require special strategies in order to really get your best score. There are secrets for acing tests.
Strategies for Multiple Choice Tests:
• Read the question or problem all the way through and then carefully read all answer choices before you make a selection.