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Archive for February, 2007

The FCAT Exam….

February 07, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

is going to get a makeover over the next four to five year to reflect on changes in state standards for math, reading, and language arts. It may also get a new name as well.

Butler University Is Going…

February 07, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: College, Uncategorized

to allow Indianapolis Public School Students to take college classes for free starting in 2009. The program is going the Early College High School program.

The Iowa Board Of Regents Says….

February 07, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

that college graduation rates for minority students is at least 10% lower at both the University of Iowa and Iowa State University.

Coe College In Cedar Rapids Iowa….

February 07, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: College, Uncategorized

has now set a limit of 4 credits in AP scores which is around one semesters worth of work. In 2005 they have accepted up to 89 credits. The article says that leaders at private liberal arts colleges are just following a national trend.

I do not like this at all, but we do have make sure the AP classes students do take of are quality though.

The AP Reports….

February 07, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on states and mentoring programs for new teachers. Oregon is going to spend 5 million over the next three years to put in place a mentoring program.

A State Audit Of Cleveland Schools…

February 07, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

finds the school district is still miscounting the amount of absent students it has, but the school district is getting more accurate.