- A Commentary On Dallas Schools
It is important when considering a move to a new city or state to know as much about the schools as possible Facts are important, but so are the opinions of people in the know – residents, new co-workers, researchers, websites and journalists are a few of the resources that one might consult in order to gain a clear perspective of the big picture - A Storm In A Teacup At Miami Dade Public Schools
Controversy over Book Ban Rattles Miami Schools
Miami Dade Public schools have been rocked by allegations of throwing aside civil liberties in favor of pleasing parts of the local populace First came the unnecessary controversy over an innocuous children’s book that portrayed life in Cuba from a child’s perspective - Addressing Gaps In Seattle Schools
The Seattle Public Schools, located in Washington, are considered a fairly progressive district With help from giant Microsoft, they receive local funds that any school would envy - After-School Tutoring For Memphis Schools Students
Did you ever need a little extra help with a school subject At some point or another, almost all of us have - Are Pittsburgh Schools In Trouble?
Two years ago, in 2005, new Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Mark Roosevelt inherited a troubled school district In fact, Pittsburgh Schools were placed on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s district improvement list in 2005, based on results that did not meet requirements on the Pennsylvania System of Schools Assessment (PSSA) - Are The Columbus Schools’ Policies As Tough As Their Bullies?
Any policy that strives to stamp out bullying, whether in Columbus schools or elsewhere, is a policy toward a worthwhile endeavor There is no excuse for officials or districts to turn a blind eye toward this type of behavior excusing it as a “kids will be kids” byproduct of a group of children - Are The Houston Schools Making College Accessible?
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) wants to increase the amount of students that attend college In order to do this, they are providing students, as well as parents, all the information they need in order to make college happen - 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 - Arts Integrated And Learning Styles Go Hand-In-Hand In Oklahoma City Schools
Many people understand the importance of exposure to the arts We love art; it is a necessary part of our society - Atlanta Schools Experiment With Single-Gender Campuses
There are many studies that both support and denounce the practice of single-gender schools For many years, colleges and universities were all divided based on gender - Atlanta Schools Offer Vouchers To Special Needs Students
Parents of special needs students in the Atlanta Schools rejoiced this past week when Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship bill Formerly known as Senate Bill 10, the proposed voucher plan has been watched closely by parents and educators in Atlanta Schools - 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) - Baltimore Schools Set Performance Goals
All school systems should have goals These goals must be attainable, however - Baltimore Schools Try To Grow Their Own Teachers
Baltimore Schools mirror the rest of the nation in a shortage of qualified and available teachers The most recent recruitment attempt involves a “grow-your-own” method that is slowly cropping up around the country - Being An Involved Parent Of A Child In Miami Schools
Being a parent of a school aged child has never been an easy task And with all the choices facing young people these days, the job is getting even harder - Boston Schools Battle Over Mcas Scores
Boston Schools are right in the middle of current concerns over stagnated student scores on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Exam (MCAS) For the second year in a row, test score are flat, causing concern to both Boston Schools and the state of Massachusetts - Boston Schools Focus On Children
Boston Schools have decided to pool their knowledge and focus on their students Their ultimate goal is to accelerate the improvement of teaching and learning in all of their schools by creating a comprehensive reform plan that details everything that they know as well as the things that need to be worked on in order to create a successful school system - Boston Schools Train Their Own Teachers
All schools need talented, motivated and inspiring teachers Without them, students would be hard-pressed to meet the ever-changing standards set forth by local, state, and federal education officials - 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 - Can Distance E-Mentoring In Dallas Schools Succeed?
E-mentoring in Dallas Schools is a program endorsed by the Dallas Bar Association (DBA), Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL), and the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) that assists students in becoming the first in their family to graduate from college This program is called the Advancement Via Independent Determination (AVID) Program - Can Strategy Save Failing Los Angeles Schools?
In response to a recent evaluation of Los Angeles schools, Superintendent Brewer released a new strategy for helping failing secondary (high schools, grades 9-12) schools improve Called “The Strategic Plan for High Priority Schools”, it is a document that is intended to address the problems inherent in these schools and the goals that have been set to solve them - Charlotte Schools Encourage Parental Involvement
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools know all about educating students They know how to efficiently and effectively run a school system - Charlotte Schools Look To Magnets To Close The Racial Gap
Charlotte Schools have a long history of dealing with segregation issues in public education While current testing standards focus on the ever-present racial gap, notable efforts to address the issue were first started in Charlotte Schools in 1969 - Chicago Schools Debate Merits Of Small Schools
Chicago public schools have been going through a transformation designed to take the district’s mammoth high schools and turn them into more intimate, student-focused environments Educators and administrators seem to love the concept - Chicago Schools See Positive Nclb Outcomes
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has been making progress in the Chicago Schools just as advocates of the initiative planned Students who were transferred out of their failing schools have been replaced and settled into new Chicago Schools - Choices And Charters In Cleveland Schools
If you’re looking for the latest and most innovative educational trends, you need look no further than Cleveland Schools Charter schools, schools that are run privately, can be either non-profit or for-profit organizations, and can sometimes be selective of the students they accept - Cincinnati Schools Face Layoffs
Cincinnati Schools have recently endured an increased number of teacher and staff layoffs The changes being made are noticeably affecting the function of schools; many parents have perceived the losses and been able to pinpoint the changes these departures have made in the Cincinnati Schools - Columbus Schools Score National Rank
Students who attend the Columbus School district may rest easy knowing that they study in an area that is doing all it can to ensure they receive an excellent education District leaders are striving to make their schools top notch; from opening new schools to offering a plethora of programs throughout the Columbus School district - 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 - Denver Schools – A Closer Look
Denver, Colorado…Home of the Mile-High stadium, a city with amazing scenery and a high altitude It is one in which Denver Public Schools have set lofty goals for themselves
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