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  1. The Disadvantages Of High School Rankings

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-09-14
    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 catego...

  2. Impoverished Florida Schools Get Tech Makeover

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-09-14
    High Poverty Florida Schools have Negligible Tech EquipmentFlorida schools have long struggled with the wide disparities between schools in affluent neighborhoods, and those that serve the state's wea...

  3. Illinois Schools Put Money Where It's Needed Most

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-09-07
    Public school student populations are by nature diverse. Any child from any family can attend a public school at no charge. The whole point of public education is to give children access to the educat...

  4. Community Involvement Important For Portland Schools

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-09-07
    Public schools need the support of their communities to succeed. They are, after all, public and open to all. It is our responsibility as members of the community to give whatever help and support we ...

  5. Charlotte Schools Look To Magnets To Close The Racial Gap

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-06-15
    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 issu...

  6. Cincinnati Schools Face Layoffs

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-06-15
    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 los...

  7. Choices And Charters In Cleveland Schools

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-06-15
    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 f...

  8. Columbus Schools Score National Rank

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-06-15
    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...

  9. Boston Schools Battle Over Mcas Scores

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-06-14
    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, c...

  10. Chicago Schools See Positive Nclb Outcomes

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-06-14
    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 r...

  11. Atlanta Schools Offer Vouchers To Special Needs Students

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-06-14
    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...

  12. Nashville Schools Try To Attract Top Teachers

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-05-29
    What does it take to catch a teacher? Nashville Schools and surrounding districts are trying to answer that question. Incentives including pay increases, job fairs, full time recruiters and on-site ch...

  13. Oklahoma Schools: Better Than Ok!

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-05-24
    Students reap many benefits from Oklahoma Schools. According to the 2002-2004 Census, there are 1,816 schools, 619,226 students, and 38,983 teachers. With a 16:1 ratio of students to teachers, it's n...

  14. Denver Schools Are A Model Of Good Health

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-05-20
    Colorado has a reputation as one of the healthiest places to live in the country. Lots of skiers and healthy outdoors types usually come to mind. Denver Schools are doing their best to make that perce...

  15. Houston Schools Begin Discussion On Ymca Joint Partnership

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-05-20
    As the Houston Schools get approval for funding new and existing facilities, they may also stand to save land costs and reap benefits from a partnership with the Greater Houston YMCA. Public discussio...

  16. Gateway Drugs On The Rise In Charlotte Schools

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-05-20
    Charlotte, North Carolina has a reputation as an affluent banking community where southern hospitality still exits, and a gentile lifestyle pervade. Of course, Charlotte Schools are also trying to edu...

  17. Chicago School Initiatives

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-05-20
    Chicago Schools face many barriers in providing equal and effective learning to one of the nation's largest student populations. The prospect of school can be daunting for students and parents. The sy...

  18. Cincinnati Schools And Homeschooling

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-05-20
    Public school is not the right fit for all students. Sometimes not even private school is the right fit. All over the country and Cincinnati Schools families are looking for a different choice. Inc...

  19. Many Denver Schools To Close Campuses During Lunchtime

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-05-11
    Beginning with the fall of 2006 school year, many high schools in the Denver schools system will close their campuses during lunchtime. This means that Denver schools students will not be allowed to l...

  20. New Denver Plan Of The Denver Schools Is Ready To Launch

    by Patricia Hawke - 2007-05-11
    The Denver Schools have a new roadmap to reform - The Denver Plan. After making the Plan public, the Denver schools then solicited comments from principals, teachers, parents and the community at larg...