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***INTERNATIONAL TEST SCORES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW***
International test scores were released this week. Soon we will begin to hear that familiar tagline on the nightly news,”U.S. students lag other nations.” Here are three things that you need to know but will not get from the mainstream … Continue reading
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**PUBLIC SCHOOL SHOCKER!!*
This group of teenagers might have just started a revolution. Last weekend, the Meridian High School Academic Team came in 2nd place at a statewide competition. Here is an excerpt from the official press release: “Congratulations to the Meridian High … Continue reading
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**COMMON CORE: SAME OL’, SAME OL’**
Last night I attended the Meridian stop of Interim State Superintendent Dr. Lynn House’ s statewide Common Core tour. After months of personal indecision over whether or not “The Core” will be a good thing, I’ve finally come to a … Continue reading
Name That School
Business and Technology Courses: Accounting Advanced Programming Advanced Software Topics Computer Applications Desktop Publishing Digital Media Design Digital Photography Digital Video Graphic Design Innovative Applications Using Technology Keyboarding Financial Technology Multimedia Projects Programming I – Beginning Programming I – Foundations … Continue reading
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CHARTER SCHOOLS, TAKE TWO.
A new year is about to begin, along with a new attempt to create publicly funded, privately managed charter schools in Mississippi. Despite the legislature’s failed attempt to pass a charter school bill in 2012, which was due in large … Continue reading
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A few words on Newtown.
Last Friday morning in Newtown, Connecticut, twenty innocent children were murdered in cold blood. Six of their teachers were also killed. I have spent a lot of time on this blog bragging about the students and teachers who populate our … Continue reading
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THE POWER OF SHOWING UP
Something profound took place on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012. It was a true act of civic duty, an authentic exercise in democracy. It was something that can change history and affect lives. It costs nothing. In fact, all a person … Continue reading
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Big Money In Washington State
Charter schools are currently not allowed in Washington State. However, that may change this November when its residents vote on a ballot measure that, if passed, will open the state up to charter schools. There are people with a lot … Continue reading
Got School Choice? Yep.
In 2001, the United States Congress passed a sweeping piece of education legislation known as “No Child Left Behind”. The law established an unprecedented emphasis on the relationship between federal funding and test scores. There has been much talk over … Continue reading
HOLDING HOLLYWOOD ACCOUNTABLE
I am not a film critic. But, after spending some time in recent years visiting with the students and teachers of my City’s public schools, I feel compelled to give my take on a film I saw this week called … Continue reading
The Public School Warrior 