- 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 - Why High School Rankings Aren’t Enough?
Now that lists of high school rankings are being published in the media, parents, teachers, and students will no doubt be wondering where "their" school ranks on the list The lists of high school rankings are based on student test results - 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 - Who Cares About High School Rankings
Who cares about comparing schools After all, the experts are constantly advising parents NOT to compare their children to each other, their cousins, friends, and neighbors - 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 - Where Are The Good Schools
Moving can be stressful Finding a house, a job, and good schools for the kids can be big hurdles to overcome - What Will Help The San Diego Schools?
Going to school is all about learning the facts It’s also about gaining knowledge on how to interpret these facts and form opinions based on them - 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 - Waivers Create Conflict In Indianapolis Schools
Indianapolis Schools face the same challenges as most of the nation’s urban schools: lack of resources and funding, high poverty levels, and increasing pressure to meet testing standards The 2001 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act that required all states to have all students to proficient levels in state tests by 2014 was created to raise national standards and demand accountability - Virginia Schools Offer Summer Programs
An article about the various summer programs available to students in Virginia Public Schools was written recently The school system is to be commended for recognizing the needs of its students and implementing programs that will best serve their needs - 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 - Uniforms Not The Answer To Problem Of Bullying In Atlanta Schools
Some people have suggested that Atlanta schools should require students to wear school uniforms to combat the problem of "fashion bullying" This refers to a situation where a student is picked on because of the type or label of clothing they wear - Tuning Into Orange County Schools
Orange County Schools in California released state tests scores with the announcement that scores had risen for the fifth straight year in a row That means that 52% of students tested for English in grades 2-11 passed with a grade of proficient or above - Trimming The Budget At North Kansas City Schools Good News
The news that North Kansas City schools are implementing a plan to trim their budget by $1 million should be applauded by the public North Kansas City schools, like many other school districts, need to realize that there is not an unlimited pool of funding available - Tips For Test Taking In Detroit Schools
Detroit Schools are offering tips for parents and students taking tests Tests, regular and standardized, are supposed to accurately measure how well a child has mastered his or her subjects in school - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Texas Schools Offer Diverse Magnet School Options
Students attending Texas Public Schools have many choices They literally have a plethora of magnet programs to choose from - Teachers In New York City Schools
As the largest school district in the nation, with over a million students, the New York City Public Schools face a mammoth task In some ways New York City Schools are at an advantage because New York State has required the stringent Regents exam as a requirement for graduation for years - Tampa Schools Require Change Of Focus
Schools around the nation are looking for ways to improve student performance in light of stricter state and national standards The Tampa Schools in Florida have been forced to make changes - Tackling Sexual Harassment In Memphis City Schools
The Menace of Sexual Harassment in Memphis Schools
Mention the words “sexual harassment” and images of leering executives making lewd comments to or in the presence of co-workers or employees comes to mind We tend to associate sexual harassment as an adult phenomenon; the kind that gets men – and in rare cases women – in deep trouble, or at the very least leaves them with a lighter wallet - Strategic Goals In Arizona Schools
Arizona Schools have made a plan to help the overall quality of their schools by 2013 It isn’t just through making sure that their students are the best they can be, though - State Lawmakers Disappoint Las Vegas Schools
The most recent Nevada session did little to alleviate the feeling in Las Vegas Schools that public education is low on the state’s list of priorities As Las Vegas Schools try to educate a large and diverse urban community the state of Nevada doesn’t offer much support - St. Louis Schools Seek Accreditation
Every year the North Central Association evaluates Several St Louis Schools seeking accreditation - Some Michigan Schools Must Work Hard To Get Students Back
Without students, a school is nothing but four walls and teachers with nothing to do Students give the school purpose, and funding to pay those teachers, administrators and janitors - Some Long Island Schools Students Just Want To Go To Work
All parents have big dreams for their children Fame, fortune, happiness, security, love, confidence, success, and a good education- to name a few
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