Tests, tests, tests
I can’t think of anyone who minds a little extra cash in his or her pocket. Whether one invests it in the stock market or buys a concert ticket, extra money is rarely a bad thing – especially for a teenager.
Dorm move-out gets green, charitable
Theon O’Connor, a senior at Georgetown University, sprang from the sedan that was idling in a neighborhood near campus and bounded toward students’ homes.
Perfect ACT Scores Obtained by Two Local Students
Rockwood School District students who recently achieved perfect ACT scores are: Savya Hingorani, Eureka High School Seth Ludwig, Lafayette High School Dominick Rodriguez, Marquette High School “Academically, these students are exceptional,” stated Jim Wipke, executive director of Rockwood School District’s secondary education in a district release.
About half of Lee County students who take FCAT reading test fail
If the passing score for the FCAT writing test had not been lowered: * Lee: 26 percent of fourth-graders, 30 percent of eighth-graders and 36 percent of 10th-graders would have passed.
Tests, tests, tests
I can't think of anyone who minds a little extra cash in his or her pocket. Whether one invests it in the stock market or buys a concert ticket, extra money is rarely a bad thing - especially for a teenager.
Dorm move-out gets green, charitable
Theon O'Connor, a senior at Georgetown University, sprang from the sedan that was idling in a neighborhood near campus and bounded toward students' homes.
Perfect ACT Scores Obtained by Two Local Students
Rockwood School District students who recently achieved perfect ACT scores are: Savya Hingorani, Eureka High School Seth Ludwig, Lafayette High School Dominick Rodriguez, Marquette High School "Academically, these students are exceptional," stated Jim Wipke, executive director of Rockwood School District's secondary education in a district release.
About half of Lee County students who take FCAT reading test fail
If the passing score for the FCAT writing test had not been lowered: * Lee: 26 percent of fourth-graders, 30 percent of eighth-graders and 36 percent of 10th-graders would have passed.
Herbert Breslin, who helped make Pavarotti a sensation, dies at 87
Herbert Breslin, the fast-talking, foulmouthed, street-savvy classical music publicist and manager who oversaw Luciano Pavarotti's career for 36 years, died May 16 in his hotel room in Nice, France, after an apparent heart attack.
Shooting at Rockville Metro station
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The week in blogs: Lost in cyber space?
NSBA has long been a leader in educational technology — and that’s no exaggeration. Through its Technology Leadership Network and its regular conferences and site visits, the association has championed technology in the classroom for more than 20 years.
So when NSBA Executive Director Anne L. Bryant questions whether the explosion of online charter schools is causing “too many students to get lost in cyber space,” as she does in her recent Education Week blog, she’s hardly coming from Read more here
Happy ending for damaged school library books – Sacramento Bee
Happy ending for damaged school library booksSacramento BeeThe North County Times ( http://bit.ly/L4MLUg) says a storm flooded the Central School library in Escondido last March and about 2000 books were water-logged. Librarian Ron Black thought many would be lost. However, the volumes underwent a ...ESCONDIDO: Freeze-drying saves soaked books at Central School libraryNorth County TimesFreeze-Drying Saves Damaged Library BooksKGTV San Diegoall 19 news articles » Read more here
News to use: Applications available for Camp Cadet – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
News to use: Applications available for Camp CadetPittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe Armstrong School District will conduct the GED (General Educational Development) 2002 Test 6-10 pm June 5 and 6 at the Ford City Junior-Senior High School Library, Fourth Avenue and 11th Street, Ford City. Cost is $50 cash or money order. Read more here
L.A. students and teachers display learning beyond tests
About two dozen teachers and their students assembled Thursday after school near downtown to demonstrate academic prowess beyond a standardized test score.
Parkway South junior aces ACT
Manchester, Mo -- A Parkway South High junior earned a perfect score on the ACT college admissions and placement exam.
Marin Voice: No to Lagunitas charter school
DURING the Trojan War, King Agamemnon sacrificed his daughter to appease the goddess Artemis and get wind for his ships.
Kids’ high CSAP scores didn’t stick after leaving Denver school
Frank Roti of Beach Court Elementary and another principal are on administrative leave during the investigation of test irregularities.
KU proposes tougher admissions standards
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Art, Big Numbers & Mass Consumption
Artist Chris Jordan creates large-scale works of art that make statements about the social repercussions of mass consumerism. Educators will find these works of art useful in helping students understand big numbers, consumerism, and conceptual art.
School, library budgets pass residents’ vote – The Island Now
School, library budgets pass residents' voteThe Island NowGreat Neck voters gave their stamp of approval to the peninsula's 2012-13 school board and library budgets on Tuesday, passing them each by a 78-percent and 72-percent margin, respectively. The $199747079 Great Neck Public Schools budget was passed by ...and more » Read more here
ESCONDIDO: Freeze-drying saves soaked books at Central School library – North County Times
ESCONDIDO: Freeze-drying saves soaked books at Central School libraryNorth County TimesThings looked bad March 26 when librarian Ron Black discovered a weekend storm had flooded the Central School library in Escondido, but now almost all the once-damaged books are back on the shelves and the room is open for business. Read more here
Canadian School District to Cut More Than Half of its Library Staff – School Library Journal
Canadian School District to Cut More Than Half of its Library StaffSchool Library Journal"Having a school library is not enough. The libraries need to be staffed by qualified teacher-librarians and technicians, who bring a dedicated skill set to coordinate and supplement the work of teachers," said CLA President Karen Adams in a statement. Read more here
Local Boy Wins Essay Contest and $10000 for School Library – WSAZ-TV
Local Boy Wins Essay Contest and $10000 for School LibraryWSAZ-TVOne of the prizes Darius won was $10000 for his school library. “The only thing I've asked for is some sets of books and a color printer. Just the little things," Ms. Kitty said. "I'm not hard to please.” “I'm just so happy to give this parting gift to ... Read more here
Annville-Cleona School Board stays strong on decision to ban ‘The Dirty Cowboy’ – Patriot-News
Patriot-NewsAnnville-Cleona School Board stays strong on decision to ban 'The Dirty Cowboy'Patriot-NewsBut the school library has a responsibility to meet the needs of everyone in the school community — not just the most vocal, the most powerful, or even the majority.” “If a parent thinks a particular book is not suitable for their child, ...and more » Read more here
Chuck Brown dies: D.C. reacts to the death of the ‘Godfather of Go-Go’
D.C. residents dance outside Howard Theatre as they celebrate the life of Chuck Brown, the legendary go-go musician who died May 16 in Baltimore.
FCAT standards need to be higher if we really want kids to improve
Maybe we can start getting to the bottom of the great FCAT plunge now that school superintendents and principals have retrieved their jaws from the floor after seeing the latest writing scores.
The high stakes of standardized tests
Standardized tests are nothing new in public schools. Chances are you filled out bubbles on an answer form at some point during your schooling.
Lady Antebellum charity concert for tornado-struck Henryville, Ind.
Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelly greets fans as he performs Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Louisville, Ky.
City Council Supports Diversity and Recess in Schools
The Boston City Council supported two hearings related to Boston Public Schools: one on efforts to diversity the teacher workforce and the other to discuss recess as an important part of the school day.
Carrollton school administrators happy with early CRCT results
It's just preliminary data, but Carrollton City Schools administrators are already excited about the results they've received for Criterion Reference Competency Test .
Australian Graduate School of Management : Top Customised Executive Education in Australasia
AGSM Executive Education, part of the Australian School of Business, UNSW, is one of Asia Pacific's leading providers of executive education which according to the FT survey, its Custom Programs ranks 42 in the world and Open Programs is up by seven places to rank 41 in the world.
ESEA/NCLB Update #137
This week the Department of Education released a vision for the Recognizing Educational Success, Professional Excellence, and Collaborative Teaching (RESPECT) Project.
ESEA/NCLB Update #136
Education Week reports that most states are broadening their accountability systems in their waiver requests to include other subjects besides mathematics and reading.
Just the Facts
Many Generation Xers may remember the cartoon G.I. Joe remaining us every week that "knowing is half the battle." And with all of the facts and figures thrown around during education reform discussions, knowing the statistics is definitely a non-negotiable.In recent months, Eduflack has been writing a lot about the reform efforts in Connecticut. This week, the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now (ConnCAN) released its Field Guide to Education in Connecticut 2012. This document, Read more here
Bryant: “Virtual Schools Need a Grounding in Reality”
NSBA Executive Director Anne L. Bryant wrote a blog, “Virtual Schools Need a Grounding in Reality,” for “Transforming Learning,” published by Education Week. Her commentary is based on the new groundbreaking report by NSBA’s Center for Public Education, “Searching for the Reality of Virtual Schools.”
Bryant notes that, “Until we take a hard look at the potential and peril of virtual schools, lawmakers must tread much more cautiously.”
The report examines data Read more here
NEW: School, library budgets both pass muster with voters – Catskill Daily Mail
NEW: School, library budgets both pass muster with votersCatskill Daily MailBy Marlene McTigue RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The long and sometimes cantankerous debate over the 2012-2013 RCS school budget finally came to a close Tuesday evening when voters approved the budget by a margin of 1823 to 1602.and more » Read more here
Englewood school registers students for library cards – NorthJersey.com
Englewood school registers students for library cardsNorthJersey.comAbout 55 students filled out applications and received library cards during Library Day on May 4, a celebration held in the school's library with music, a picture slideshow of past middle school events and freshly baked cookies for participants. Read more here
China Grove Elementary celebrates School Library Month – Salisbury Post
China Grove Elementary celebrates School Library MonthSalisbury PostChina Grove Elementary School celebrated School Library Month with school-wide activities during April. Local author Dicy McCullough spent a day in the media center meeting with each grade level. She shared her background as a former teacher, ... Read more here
12 Reading schools probed for test cheating
Twelve Reading schools, including one recently honored by the state, are part of an investigation into possible cheating on state standardized tests, according to documents obtained by the Reading Eagle.
Precious Knowledge Looks at Education Controversy in Arizona
What would you do if your city school system offered a program targeted at a segment of the student population and the program was remarkably successful, raising graduation rates in that group from 52% to 93% and increasing standardized test scores? In a perfect world, the teachers and administrators would be honored for their contribution not only ... (more)
Students say virtual school has helped them succeed in education
Christopher Hogan works on a report at his computer station that he shares with his seven brothers and sisters.
"Call Me, Maybe" videos multiple
Being a college athlete often means spending hours on the road in a bus or van, heading to or from games at far-flung schools.
Who’s not getting into college?
NEW HOPE, Minn. - Marek Zorawski isn't one to slack off. The Cooper High School senior aced the SAT and is graduating with a 3.97 GPA.
Claremont McKenna College president to step down
May 15, 2012 -- Keep up with the latest Claremont news on Twitter: @ClaremontNow CLAREMONT -- Claremont McKenna College President Pamela Gann has announced that she will step down on June 30, 2013.
Mike McGrady, who organized best-selling sex spoof, dies at age 78
He was 78. - Mike McGrady, shown in June 1970, worked with a group of fellow journalists on a literary spoof, "Naked Came the Stranger," that became a surprise bestseller in 1969, Mr.
Riverside builds enthusiasm for change
Students participate in a pep rally at Riverside High School. Attitudes have shifted at the school, said junior Jessica Keenan.
Activist targeting schools, backed by big b…
During her tumultuous three years at the head of the Washington D.C. public schools, Michelle Rhee set off a lot of fireworks.
Two accused in Merrifield assault, rape
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ESEA/NCLB Update #135
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools held a National Summit on Gender-based Violence Among Young People on April 6-7.
ESEA/NCLB Update #134
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel joined his counterparts from around the globe at the 2nd International Teaching Summit whose theme was Preparing Teachers and Developing School Leaders.
Dept. of Ed Releases Guidelines on Restraint
Framework highlights discipline strategies that prevent the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.
"Meaningful Education Reforms" in CT
“I commend Connecticut for coming together to enact meaningful education reforms that will benefit students. I know the negotiations on S.B. 458 were difficult, but Governor Malloy and the Legislature, business, unions, educators, and advocates were committed to begin fixing what is broken in public schools. The final bill includes important reforms in early reading, school turnarounds, school choice, and school staffing and delivers more resources targeted to those districts and schools with the Read more here
April “School Days” Highlights Potential Increase in Student Loan Rate
In the just-released April 2012 edition of “School Days,” the monthly video journal of the U.S. Department of Education, President Obama calls for quick action by the Congress to avoid a dramatic increase in the interest rate for Federal college loans; Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announces the first-ever awards in the new U.S.
2012 Labor Management Conference to Showcase Local Work on Strengthening Teaching Profession
State and district school chiefs, union leaders, and school board leaders from 41 states and more than 100 school districts will meet in Cincinnati from May 23 to 24 to share innovative ideas and successful policies that strengthen the teaching profession, from recruiting new candidates to retaining talent already in the classroom.
