As Florida schools close the book on Common Core standards, the Martin County School District is beginning a new chapter with its English and Language Arts curriculum.

The state Education Department has released proficiency scores on the latest English language arts and math assessment tests for private schools in New York. Stock photo.

DPI says halving the number of language arts standards will allow teachers to go into more detail on what students should know.

Ms Jan Lim Hui Mei, 37, the head of department for language arts at National Junior College, is one of the three award winners in the leadership category.