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Archive for December, 2006

“Appple A Day” Educational Program Article…

December 14, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Arizona Republic reports on this program that tries to get more students interested in  medical and science careers.  25 Dysart Unified School District students gpt to tour the Sun Health Research Institute.

A New Study In The American Journal Of Education Says….

December 13, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

that high scores on achievement test does not mean economic success.  This study which looked as 3 dozen countries which included the USA over a thirty year period.

I will say that although high test scores may not be needed we do have to have enough workers in some fields to make sure the economy keeps running smoothly.  The education system needs to work on getting more students into math and science fields for starters.

Overall Enrollment In Colleges….

December 13, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: College, Uncategorized

in the state of Minnesota rose 1.8%.  Online education students soared though.

Iris Sutton Article….

December 13, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

she is one of the 100 new “Literacy Coaches” in the state of North Carolina.  It also talks about Sheryn Waterman who is also a coach.  The article states that the teachers not only work with reading they also help out with classroom instruction.

The News York Times….

December 13, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

continues from yesterday’s report on the college educational system with thoughts from people on weather you should go to a public school vrs a private school.

Students In Florida…..

December 13, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

will have to pass the writing portion of the FCAT exam in order for them to graduate from high school if the state board of education approves some changes.