out with a new kind of report card that needs to be created. This one goes beyond just basic knowledge to add in things such as emotional health, community service, and physical health.

I like what they are attempting here, but it has a bit too much in it. If you gather all of this data and put it into a national report it will be a good thing. This is certainly not something should go home to parents on a regular basis.

that class size reduction is of limited value to closing the achievement gap. The study will be published in the March issue of Elementary School Journal. The report suggests that the higher achievers, perhaps, are better at taking “advantage of the opportunities or teacher practices that take place in small classes.”

The USA Today reports that the landlord of the St. Cloud (Minnesota) State University sorority Patrick Mastey wants all students in the sorority to take the “UChoose” alcohol education and awareness program.

Great idea Patrick Mastey.

The Tennessean reports on this school for troubled kids. The article says that around 500 youths age 12-17 move through the center each month.

on seven high schools in the area moving to a block schedule.

on students helping adults learn how to use the latest gadgets library of Seckman Middle School.