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San Antonio Schools held two college fairs as part of its GEAR UP program to help the class of 2012 get ready for college
GEAR UP Fairs in the San Antonio Area
Current Sixth Grade students and their families attended college fairs at the University of Texas at San Antonio
Tue, 8 May 2007: Teachers Explore New Methods For Teaching Literacy In Long Island Schools
Sachem School District teachers completed another professional development activity thanks to the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning The program is called the Strategic Instructional Model (SIM) and looks at how teachers can improve literacy in low performing adolescents
The Strategic Instructional Model
Developed over 25 years of research, SIM works to help teachers recognize what lessons are of greatest importance and target those lessons towards a diverse group of learners
Tue, 8 May 2007: Cincinnati Schools Creates Programs To Improve Teaching And Learning
Three Cincinnati Schools have volunteered to take part in a new program next school year that is aimed to improve the school’s instructional strategies and increase professional development The aim of the program is to illustrate the connection between effective teaching and the student’s academic performance
Mon, 7 May 2007: Orange County Schools Build Civic Education With Disney
If it wasn’t a big enough perk to grow up next door to the Magic Kingdom, Orange County high school students are also being sought out by nonprofit organizations in their area As part of Disneyland’s 50th anniversary celebrations, high school students from Orange County Schools have the chance to participate in community outreach projects with local nonprofits
Mon, 7 May 2007: Las Vegas Academy’s Series Of Short Plays Showcases Student Talent In Las Vegas Schools
Las Vegas Academy, one of the magnet schools of the Las Vegas Public School District, has prepared a series of student produced and student led theater performances
The Five Plays
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Mon, 7 May 2007: New High School Is First In Arizona Schools To Have No Textbooks
Empire High School in Vail, located on the edge of Tucson, is the first in the Arizona schools to be all-electronic Instead of textbooks, the 350 students use wireless, Apple laptop computers to research, organize their data, write and graph assignments, and create class presentations
Mon, 7 May 2007: Miami Schools Expands And Prepares For The 2006-2007 School Year
This school year Miami Schools is opening four new schools and several new facilities to cope with increased student enrollment for the 2006-2007 school year The new schools will cater to elementary, middle and high school students
Mon, 7 May 2007: Three Arizona Schools Candidates Hold Differing Views
Three candidates are running for the post of Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Arizona schools in the September 12th election Current Superintendent Tom Horne is running as the unopposed Republican candidate, seeking his second term in office
Mon, 7 May 2007: Spotlight On Success Program To Benefit Arizona Schools
For many years, the Arizona schools have experienced a lot of negative publicity that affects its ability to recruit talent, garner extra funding, and keep students in the public school system Current superintendent Tom Horne says that much of this publicity is unwarranted and unfair to the Arizona schools that have made many positive strides toward improving education
Sun, 6 May 2007: New York Schools Cited As Among The Best In The Nation
According to the National Education Association, the New York schools have made significant strides in academic achievement over the past few years In a nationwide comparison, the New York schools have improved student achievement, as well as the schools themselves
Sun, 6 May 2007: California Schools’ Audit Shows Excessive Spending And Overpayments To Chain Of Charter Schools
Superintendent of Instruction for the California schools, Jack O’Connell, initiated an audit more than a year ago into the fiscal concerns of the Options for Youth and Opportunities for Learning (OYO) schools The OYO is a chain of independent study charter schools within the California schools system, which are privately run but funded by the state
Sun, 6 May 2007: Successes Of Single-Gender New York Schools Overshadowing Opposition
In the past, even the mention of creating a single-gender public school raised controversy with a wide array of opponents, including women’s organizations In 1996, the New York schools created the first all-girl school in the nation, and the controversy still rears its ugly head
Sun, 6 May 2007: Academic Intervention Services Available From New York Schools
As with all public schools across the nation, New York schools have standards in reading and mathematics that must be met by its students Unfortunately, many students fall short of the standards and their families are not in a position financially to provide the extracurricular tutoring that is required to improve the skills of their children
Sun, 6 May 2007: Nea Gives New York Schools A Failing Grade
Though public schools across the nation are improving their school environments for students, the New York schools are falling behind, according to the National Education Association (NEA) In a recently posted web page, the NEA cited many failings of the New York schools
Sat, 5 May 2007: Graphic Design Course
A graphic design course is ideal for anyone who wishes to enter a world that combines visual and creative skills These courses cover a whole spectrum of design related topics, which give you a solid foundation so you can break into and progress to a higher lever in your chosen visual and graphic design career
Sat, 5 May 2007: Interior Design Course
Interior Designers use intrinsic artistic flair and specialized skills to improve the physical appearance as well as the practicality of any given space Interior designers work towards improving the quality of any place including private homes, hotels, offices or hospitals
Sat, 5 May 2007: San Jose Schools Celebrate Beethoven With Essay Contest
San Jose Schools Join San Jose State University’s Ira F Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies in Birthday Celebration
San Jose State University’s Ira F
Sat, 5 May 2007: Atlanta Schools’ “Wellness†Workshops Project
Atlanta Schools’ “Wellness†Workshops Promote Nutrition and Physical Education
When Atlanta Schools opened at the end of August, a new project was initiated The “Wellness†Workshop Project kicked off the school year with a workshop that included Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers, author Yvonne Butler, 300 students from the Atlanta School District, faculty members, and community leaders
Sat, 5 May 2007: The Mayor’s College Fair Provides Tuition Assistance For Washington D.C. Schools
The Mayor’s College Fair
The Mayor’s College Fair brings together a variety of programs available for the Washington DC
Sat, 5 May 2007: Atlanta Schools’ Public Engagement Partnerships
Atlanta Schools’ Office of Public Engagement
The Atlanta Schools’ Office of Public Engagement is responsible for creating and fostering partnerships between Atlanta Schools, community volunteers, teachers, parents, national and local corporations, non-profit groups, and civic organizations in order to advance student achievement
Sat, 5 May 2007: Washington D.C. School District Takes Aim At Language And Cultural Education
Washington DC
Sat, 5 May 2007: Lots Of High School Choices In The New York City Schools
Looking for a high school for your child that concentrates on preparing for higher academics The New York City schools have five such high schools
Sat, 5 May 2007: Dominican Children In New York City Schools Face Two-edged Sword Of Difficulties
Residents of the Dominican Republic, especially the impoverished ones, have long viewed the United States and especially New York City as a land of limitless wealth All you have to do is live there for a few years, and you too will be wealthy
Sat, 5 May 2007: Human Rights Take Front And Center For The New York City Schools
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child put forth that one primary purpose of schools is to develop respect for human rights and the fundamental freedoms that all children should enjoy They noted that to truly understand and promote human rights, one has to live them out in relation to others
Sat, 5 May 2007: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Comes To Washington D.C. Schools
Shephard Elementary School Immersion Program
Washington DC
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