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Archive for August, 2007

51% Of The Total Elementary And Middle Schools…

August 29, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

in New Hampshire have failed to meet AYP goals. 139 schools have failed to improve two years in a row.

A New AP Article Out On Lawmakers….

August 29, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

who would like to see NCLB rules loosened for students who have limited English language skills.

Almost 1.5 Million Students Took The SAT…

August 28, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

exam, but the average score has dropped three points according to the latest data from the College Board.

Phi Delta Kappa 2007 Poll Is Out…

August 28, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The poll shows a big jump in people that do not like the NCLB bill. 31% in 2006 were somewhat or very unfavorable of the NCLB. In 2007 40% are.

9% more people then in 2006 have at least a fair amount of knowledge of the NCLB bill.

More people than ever say that schools in their local area are not going to meet 2014 proficiency goals.

More people say that the schools are putting too much of an emphasis on testing.

More people say that the local school board should have less say in what the students need to learn.

85% say that it is very or somewhat important for student to learn a foreign language.

Des Moines Register Reports…

August 28, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on 9th grade high school students having tougher graduation requirements. They are going to need to take four years of English, three years of math, three years of science and three years of social studies to graduate.

Trinity College, Fairfield University And Sacred Heart University…

August 28, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Student Loan Mess

will add a total of $75,000 to their scholarship funds. The colleges all says they did nothing wrong, but are going to follow code of conduct rules.