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Florida PTA complains about FCAT writing “fiasco”
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe Florida PTA has joined the chorus of those clamoring for answers about what happened with this year's FCAT writing scores. “ This week's fiasco over the FCAT Writing scores has left many shaking their heads in disbelief,” the parent group'... -
Arts Academy Charter School appoints executive director, principal
Valley 610The Arts Academy Charter School has appointed William Fitzpatrick as executive director and Jan Labellarte as principal. Fitzpatrick had a 33-year management career with the Steel Export Corporation. During that time, he also served in a leadership... -
Pa. school groups' survey sees grimmer finances
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Two public school advocacy groups say a survey shows more Pennsylvania school districts expect worsening finances, even as they cut instructional programs and personnel in numbers unheard of since the Great Depression.
The...Tags: Schools
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Aberdeen public schools foundation hires new director
Gretchen Sharp of Bath has been named the new executive director of the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation. She will raise funds not provided by other resources for the Aberdeen Public Schools, and communicate with alumni and friends about school events...Tags: South Dakota State University, Schools
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Washington County Public Schools calendar - May 21-26
Here are some of the things happening this week in Washington County Public Schools: Monday, May 21 - High School Assessments — English - Barbara Ingram School for the Arts — Actor’s Studio in Black Box Theatre, 7:30 p.m.;...Tags: Jazz (genre), Preschools, Science and Technology, Music, Arts and Culture
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Springfield Public Schools holding commencement ceremonies Monday & Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2012 will be held by Springfield Public Schools' five high schools Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 22, at JQH Arena on the campus of Missouri State University. Graduation Schedule at JQH Arena...
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Are Md. schools really No. 1?
Educators and politicians rave about Maryland's public schools. And why shouldn't they? After all, Education Week, the nation's most widely circulated education newspaper, has ranked Maryland public schools in first place for the past four years. But...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Crime, Law and Justice, Science and Technology, Stanford University, Education
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Balto. Co. class sizes are cause for concern
Imagine how my members feel about the latest press release from Baltimore County Public Schools about class size that states, "Baltimore County Public Schools' class sizes compare favorably with state, national averages." The misleading information was...Tags: Teachers, Teaching and Learning, Music, Education, High Schools
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Michigan Senate votes to end teacher pensions
LANSING (AP) — Legislation that would end pensions for new public school employees and switch them into a 401 (k)-style retirement plan passed the Michigan Senate on Thursday. The Republican-led Senate passed by a 20-18 vote the measure that...
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Focus has to be on children and families: Ted Deutch
With the number of low-income families seeking child care assistance burgeoning, seemingly by the day, Family Central is seeking support from legislators and business people to address the situation. "Child care assistance is available to families who...Tags: Government Health Care, Medicaid, North Lauderdale, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Health
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Will college football’s money gap force a split into new divisions?
College Gridiron 365 Blog - Orlando SentinelWill college football's money gap force a split into new divisions?... -
Chicago Public Schools to add 60 new charter schools over the next 5 years
WGN NewsThe plan for Chicago Public Schools to add sixty more charter schools over the next five years is already drawing criticism from the teachers' union. CPS revealed the plan in an application for $20 million in grant money from the Bill and Melinda Gates...Tags: Charter Schools, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Charity, Schools
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