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Archive for August, 2006

Teacher Reward Program Ready….

August 10, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

in the state of Texas. A teacher can get 3 to ten grand more based on how well students do on an assesment test.

Advancement Via Individual Determination Article….

August 10, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

This is a college-prep program.  AVID helps students take notes, organize papers, schedule their time, retain facts and reason logically.

Arizona State University…

August 10, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

is going to open up some k-12 charter schools in 2008.  One thing they want to do with these schools is to test out teaching methods.

Nearly 50% Of Students…

August 10, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

in Mesa Public Schools will attend all-day kindergarten this year.

Kyrene Elementary School District….

August 10, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

has slashed all day kindergarten fees down to 250 bucks per year from 225 a month.

The Education Week People Report

August 09, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on school districts that are coming up with new ways to offer teachers affordable housing.

New York City offers a housing subsidy.  Clark County in Nevada is proposing to build homes on district owned land and offer them to teachers at affordable rates.  Osceola County in Florida is proposing to build some apartments and offer them at below market rates.