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Archive for December, 2008

Boston College Out With…

December 18, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

a new report looking at 2007 TIMMS scores. It is a whopping 475 plus pages long.

It showcases the USA doing better than average for the countries looked at for math scores, but worse off than other Asian countries.

The Baltimore Sun Reports…

December 18, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on the state board of education approving test waivers for some high school students.

The WAshington Post Reports…

December 18, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on at-risk High School students in Maryland schools given state exams months ahead of time before the end of course exam.

Stillwater School District Article…

December 18, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Pioneer Press reports on this school district that is looking at an idea that would give high school students in the school district extra points for taking tougher classes.

Paul Olin Article….

December 18, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Pioneer Press reports on this law student who is suing the admission test firm because he did not get special testing accommodations due to his Tourette’s syndrome.

Positive Behavior Support Program Article….

December 18, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Post Dispatch reports on Halls Ferry Elementary School that is using this program in order to help improve behavior of students.