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Archive for November, 2008

The Syracuse Post-Standard Reports….

November 10, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

schools in the area that are doing some alternative learning. Included is a video.

One type of school they look at is a big picture school.

National Survey of Student Engagement Is Out….

November 10, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

from the people at the USA Today newspaper.

In the most important article looking at the NSSE it finds that 25% of college freshman and around 20% college seniors said they frequently come to class without completing readings or assignments.

The survey also said that Of those who frequently did not do homework, 29% of freshmen and 36% of seniors got mostly A’s.

The Oregonian Is Out With A Special Report….

November 10, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

looking at high school football and they have found that in the state that in the past decade it is more likely that a high school from a more higher income school district is more likely to wind up in the state championship game.

The special report looks at different teams from the state.

Collier County Elementary School Student….

November 10, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

are the latest students to wind up with the grading policy where they can’t score less than a 50 on an assignment.

The Des Moines Regsiter Reports….

November 10, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on school districts in the state that are stretching to meet state rules when it comes to the amount of school nurses needed. The article says that at least 38 small school districts have no qualified nurses.

The Arizona Reports On 4-Day School Weeks….

November 10, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

as a way to save cash. The article says that the budget deficit in the state could reach 1.1 billion bucks and that over 100 schools in the state already operate on a 4-day schedule.