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Archive for March, 2008

New Research On Classroom Size Says…

March 25, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

that smaller classroom size works. Four new reports are out on this subject. New findings say that students can get more face time with a teacher in smaller classes.

One study said that students in smaller classes were more focused and were less likely to cause disruptions.

The findings also said that teachers did not take proper advantage of small class room sizes though.

Around Two-Thirds Of Schools In Idaho….

March 25, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

are missing at least one academic goal from the NCLB bill and 32 schools have missed so many goals they could lose some federal money.

Robert E. Lee Elementary School Article…

March 25, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Free-Lance Star reports on this school that has third graders uses a program called Kid Marketplace in order to help teach kids about high finance.

Great Idea.

93% Of All AP Classes….

March 25, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

passed the first ever audit for every single AP class that exists. 136,853 out of 146,671 classes passed.

Clark University Article….

March 25, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on this university that has opened up a small school. The University Park Campus School has a total of 230 students in grades 7-12. The University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University are looking at this school in order to help them create small schools in the Philadelphia area.

More Schools In Indiana….

March 25, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: NCLB, No Child Left Behind, Uncategorized

are meeting AYP goals. 54% of them are which is up 5% from two years ago.