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Archive for February, 2008

Project Lead The Way Article….

February 13, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Chicago Tribune reports on this program where 504 students in the state participate in. The program helps to find new engineers.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer Reports….

February 13, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

that the local school district has kept flawless attendance records according to state auditors.

The Baltimore Sun Reports…

February 13, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on the high school students debating gangsta rap. Included with the article is a four minute video of the students debating it.

John Corcoran Article….

February 12, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

10news looks at this teacher who taught at the Oceanside School District for 17 years, but even after graduating college he could still not read at all. He finally learned how to read at the age of 48.

The Miami Herald Looks At Teachers…

February 12, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

having to do two jobs in order to make end meat. One teacher looked at in the article is Randolph Chancy who also works as a lab technician.

Included with the report is a bit of audio to listen as well. The audio report includes comments from Randolph. The US Department of Education says that over 16% of teachers have a second job during the school year according to the audio report.

They also have a secondary article with other teachers and what other jobs they do.

This is a complete no-no and should not have to take place.

The Boston Globe Reports…

February 12, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on colleges receiving so called “slick” college applications that look too good. Colleges that receive usually ask for other writing samples. The article also says that college are cross referencing the the college essay with the writing sample on the SAT.