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Archive for February, 2006

Watching TV Does Nothing To Test Scores

February 27, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The New York Times reports on a new study saying that watching TV does not effect test scores.

Lower Standards For Students

February 24, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the state school board members agreed to lower the passing score on the eighth grade state math test

Photos of Poor Schools

February 23, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Baltimore Sun reports on some students that took some shots of the poor state of the schools that they go to. The black and white photos went on display in a gallery to show to legislators.

Program to Lower the Dropout Rqate

February 23, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The LA Times reports on the LA’s BEST program to help lower the drop out rate.

Teachers Plan To Leave School District

February 23, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Rocky Mountain News reports that over 30% of teachers polled plan to leave the school district.

Online Textbooks to Save Money

February 22, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Texbooks, Uncategorized

The Arizona Republic reports on the Gilbert school district that uses online textbooks to save money.