Below are websites/ articles that Parents may find interesting: *Recent Article on Rural Drop-out rates:http://www.cfra.org/ruralmonitor/2010/04/01/rural-dropout-factories-often-overshadowed
New York State Parent Website Provides parents with information about English Language Arts, Mathmatics, and other state tests. There is also information on what parents can do to help their child grow. Action Team may interest: *Assessment Tools
Parents work to rejuvenate public school The article shows how parents work together to better the school district where thier children will attend school. www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_left_story/20100414_Parents_work_to_rejuvenate_a_public_school.html
Schools Test a New Tool for Improving Evaluation of Teachers A pilot program called Excellence in Teaching, aims to define good and bad teaching, give Principals and teachers a common language to discuss how to make improvements, and make sure teachers meet requirements. Action Teams of interest: *Assessment Tools, Higher Education, Professional Staff Development |
