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285 Philadelphia Schools�� Students Awarded $800,000 In Scholarships The Philadelphia Education Fund has been in operation for 20 years. A nonprofit organization, the Fund partners with school districts (including the Philadelphia schools), other nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals to provide scholarships for students in the Philadelphia schools... Similar Editorial : by Ally White. | Source : Best Private Schools
New Committee Appointed By State To Work With St. Louis Schools In July, St. Louis schools’ Superintendent Creg Williams abruptly resigned. Since then, many members of the community, government officials, and parents have called for various types of intervention for the St. Louis schools. The law allows for such consideration at different levels of the pub... Similar Editorial : by John L. | Source : Best Private Schools
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program Benefits The Tampa Schools A constitutional amendment was passed in November 2002 that established the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program for all four year olds in the state of Florida. The program benefits not only the children but the Tampa schools, as well, by preparing children for kindergarten and beyond. ... Similar Editorial : by Benedict Smythe. | Source : Best Private Schools
Las Vegas Schools Kicks Off Several Events For The New School Year Las Vegas Schools ’ Cheyenne High School Host Specialist in Gender Neutral EducationDr. Leonard Sax, one of the foremost authorities in the success of gender neutral education, addressed the teachers and staff of Cheyenne High School. This was part of a professional development day... Similar Editorial : by Kimberly Chastain. | Source : Best Private Schools
Virginia Police Chiefs Target Virginia Schools Youth For Leadership Training After the Columbine High School shootings in Colorado in 1999, the Virginia police departments across the commonwealth quickly introduced tactical training for police and school resource officers (SROs). They were taught several methods for handling Virginia schools’ students with weapons. ... Similar Editorial : by Jeff Jackson. | Source : Top Private Schools
Candidate Ford Proposes New School Site For Chicago Schools The old Brach’s plant is located at 401 N. Cicero, just north of Lake Street, in a community that has seen many of its Chicago schools closed and others placed on academic probation. The 30-plus-acre property has been vacant for three years.LaShawn Ford is the owner of Ford Desired... Similar Editorial : by Patricia Hawke. | Source : Top Private Schools
Mayor��s ��Preschool Matters�� On November Ballot For Denver Schools Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper has introduced the “Preschool Matters” program that will greatly impact future Denver schools students, if passed by voters in the November election. The early childhood education program is endorsed by the mayor and other Denver officials.City Counci... Source : Top Private Schools
Three Houston Schools In Trouble �� Public Upset Over Possible Closings Three Houston schools have been persistently rated as unsatisfactory by state guidelines for three or more years. As with most school closing warnings across the nation, the parents, community, and elected officials with a political stake in the area are up in arms over the possibility.... Similar Editorial : by Tim Dillard. | Source : Top Private Schools
New York Schools Cited As Among The Best In The Nation According to the National Education Association, the New York schools have made significant strides in academic achievement over the past few years. In a nationwide comparison, the New York schools have improved student achievement, as well as the schools themselves. Though issues remain that ... Similar Editorial : by Thomas Cutler. | Source : Top Private Schools
Six Teachers From Spain To Teach In The Ohio Schools Susan Tave Zelman, superintendent of public instruction for the Ohio schools, welcomed six visiting teachers from Spain, who will be teaching in the Ohio schools this coming school year.Last year, the Ohio schools signed a memorandum of understanding with the Spanish Ministry of Ed... Similar Editorial : by Kevin Bishop. | Source : Top Private Schools
Three Arizona Schools Candidates Hold Differing Views Three candidates are running for the post of Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Arizona schools in the September 12th election. Current Superintendent Tom Horne is running as the unopposed Republican candidate, seeking his second term in office. Two Democrats are challenging Horne — ... Similar Editorial : by Head2Head. | Source : Top Private Schools
Indianapolis Schools Work With Their Communities To Improve Schools One Indianapolis Schools’ Elementary School Gets New PlaygroundParkview Elementary School 81 will receive a new playground on October 2nd but the work has already started. An asphalt lot will be a brand new playground thanks to the Allstate Foundation and Injury Free Coalition for ... Similar Editorial : by Patricia Hawke. | Source : Distance Learning Programs
Just The Facts Cornell According to figures kept by the state Department of Education, the Minneapolis Schools enrollment increased by 3 percent from 9,974 to 10,302 between 2005 and 2006 -- right after the district began...... Similar Editorial : Best Of San Francisco by Amjathambi. | Source : Articles on Education Pg. 39
