- Virginia Schools Introduce Kids To Award-Winning Author
Middle school students attending two Virginia Schools have had the opportunity to meet an award-winning author Sharon Flake has written a work of fiction about a 13-year-old African American girl who struggles to fit in with her peers - Texas Schools Set An Example
Happy Days in Texas Schools
Texas school districts are enjoying a revival, and how In recent years, the state’s schools are finding increased success meeting all the measures of a school’s success- motivated well performing students, and schools and teachers who set the bar higher for themselves - Who Do School Rankings Benefit?
Increased Interest in School Rankings
It’s difficult to remember a time when the public school system in this country was under greater scrutiny Newsweek is running features on the subject, there are a plethora of sites online that cater to a growing demand for comprehensive school rankings, and that most vociferous of public speech mechanisms, the blogosphere, has enough to say on the subject of listing schools based on rankings - Moving Away From Public School Rankings
Our society is made up of near-constant comparisons We want to know who’s doing better in the polls - Where Have All The New York Schools Teachers Gone?
No one can argue that teachers aren’t important and, next to students, are the lifeblood of any school So why are so many teachers leaving the profession - The Disadvantages Of High School Rankings
In a knowledge based global economy where your educational qualifications will invariably decide your social and economic status in life, it’s not surprising that such importance is attached to categorizing schools based on high school rankings This is the reason why parents and students scan websites and pour through literature, searching for that dream educational institution that’s placed on the top rung of the ladder for high school rankings - Impoverished Florida Schools Get Tech Makeover
High Poverty Florida Schools have Negligible Tech Equipment
Florida schools have long struggled with the wide disparities between schools in affluent neighborhoods, and those that serve the state’s weaker sections in high poverty pockets of the state Low economic status of the students has been proven to be detrimental to a student’s learning ability - Food For The Mind And Body In The Fairfax, VA Schools
The Chef’s Special at Fairfax, VA Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools have always had a favorable reputation among parents and students because these institutions meet the biggest indicator of a school’s success- how well its students are able to fare in the real world In fact, the quality of Fairfax, VA schools is what prompts so many Americans to move here every year - What Ails The Washington DC Schools?
Problems that Face Washington DC Schools
District of Columbia Public schools are faced with increasingly serious challenges The 55,000 student system is plagued by gaping disparities between schools that serve the affluent, and those that serve the city’s poorest neighborhoods - Charlotte Schools Encourage Parental Involvement
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools know all about educating students They know how to efficiently and effectively run a school system - The Unique Challenges That Face California Schools
The standards of California schools, once regarded as some of the best in the country have begun to slip in nationwide rankings, not just in comparison to past levels but also in comparison to other states in the country To understand the reason for this decline in California schools, it’s necessary to cast an eye on what makes the golden state the richly diverse melting pot it is – its legions of immigrant populations - Boston Schools Work To Balance Inequalities In Funding
No parent wants their child to have to attend a school that is sub-standard We all want our children to get the best education they possibly can - Baltimore Schools May Change Graduation Requirements
For decades, graduating Baltimore Schools seniors have had to show that they have met or exceeded their school’s educational requirements, typically in the form of a standardized test such as the SAT or ACT Many school districts have adopted tests that have been designed by their state’s DOE (Department of Education) - Arizona Schools – Did They Overreact?
In the news recently, a middle school student – a 14 year old boy, to be precise – was suspended from Arizona Schools because of a drawing he made while sitting in class No teacher wants to find his or her student doodling, but must admit that not all students will be as enamored of their subject as the teacher is - The History Of Sacramento Schools
The district serving Sacramento Schools is 150 years old The start of Sacramento’s school system was February 20, 1854, and began on the corner of 5th and K Streets - Raleigh Schools Implement “No Child Left Behind Act”
Raleigh Schools leaders and teachers may be divided on the effectiveness of nationally mandated requirements But they’re obligated to adhere to them - Should San Diego Schools Students Pray?
The San Diego Schools were put in the national spotlight this past July when it was revealed that Carver Elementary Schools was allowing Muslim students a 15 minute timeframe to pray Carver has recently acquired about 100 Muslim students from a San Diego Schools charter school that closed - Mentors And Partners In The San Antonio Schools
Public education is having a difficult time The San Antonio Schools and districts nationwide are struggling to meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandates and stricter state standards - Public School Rankings… How Poor Neighborhoods Affect Placement
How schools fit into Public school rankings are extremely important to many people District and state officials, principals, teachers, parents, and students are all concerned, in varying degrees, in how their schools compare to others - Magnets In The St. Louis Schools
Just like any other big city the St Louis Schools in Missouri have some challenges in educating the city’s youngest population - Seattle Schools: Are All Children Special Needs?
It’s a great commentary that the “save Seattle Schools” blog hosted on is a wildly active forum for community interaction Anytime I visit the site there are discussions on anything from the military recruiting in Seattle Schools to discussions of the budget and the school board - School Rankings – Influencing From The Community
School Rankings are considered by many different groups Parents and students use the data provided in a report of School Rankings to determine which school the students should attend - The San Jose Schools Struggle With Charters
The San Jose Schools have struggled for years to find ways to address educational issues in the city While there is a lot of room for criticism in any urban school district, you can’t say that the San Jose Unified School District hasn’t tried a lot of different angles for success - San Francisco Schools Fight Fat
Childhood obesity is at alarming levels in this county Children in the San Francisco Schools are no exception - Illinois Schools Put Money Where It’s Needed Most
Public school student populations are by nature diverse Any child from any family can attend a public school at no charge - Community Involvement Important For Portland Schools
Public schools need the support of their communities to succeed They are, after all, public and open to all - Will High School Rankings Affect Your Future?
With all the emphasis on mandatory testing and national standards it’s no big surprise that high school rankings have been getting a lot of attention American high school students face a global economy, high technology demands, and the reality of living in a capitalistic society without the benefit of a solid financial education - The Downside Of Public School Rankings
Any parent or educator knows that rating students and their schools is a big deal State standards of learning, No Child Left Behind mandates, and independent websites all have their ways of evaluating the nation’s schools and children - Pittsburgh Schools Offer Affordable College Education
Pressure, pressure, pressure Students in all grades can be under an enormous amount of pressure to succeed while in school - Phoenix Schools See School Choice As A Necessity
Neighborhood schools are quickly becoming a thing of the past With such things as school rankings, school “grades” for each school, and the No Child Left Behind act, simply sending our children to the grade school down the street is going the way of the dodo bird
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