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Stacy Andell - ArticlesStacy Andell is a staff writer for http://www.schoolsk-12.com, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. Stacy has a nose for research and writes stimulating news and views on school issues.
Miami Schools Get Top Marks this YearFifty-three percent of Miami-Dade's schools - 179 out of 328 receiving grades Wednesday - received an "A" based on their students' performance on the 2006 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test this spring. This is an improvement from last year when the percentage was around forty-six percent. Overall, Miami Schools have scored very well in comparison to the whole state. Indianapolis Schools Attend National Meetings and Competitions While Making Improvements for the Next School YearStudents from three Indianapolis middle schools will compete in the African American History Challenge held June 7-11 in Atlanta, Ga. The team is composed of Kenneth Rush from Crispus Attucks Middle School, Gordon Jackson of Park Tudor and Adrian Wynn of Craig Middle School. The team has trained for the event with Co-Chairs Pat Payne, of the Indianapolis Schools, and Kevin Davenport, 100 Black Men of Indianapolis. Cincinnati Schools Creates Programs to Improve Teaching and LearningThree Cincinnati Schools have volunteered to take part in a new program next school year that is aimed to improve the school's instructional strategies and increase professional development. The aim of the program is to illustrate the connection between effective teaching and the student's academic performance. The Cincinnati Schools involved in the pilot program are John P. Parker School in Madisonville, South Avondale School in Avondale and Whittier School in Price Hill. Cleveland Schools Aim for Healthy Students and TeachersEighty-three students and teachers from seven Cleveland Schools are participating in a program designed to increase health and self-confidence. The eleven week Motivating Movement Through Marathoning Challenge is a joint program between Cleveland Schools and the Cleveland YMCA. Columbus Schools Create SuccessWorks Academy to Combat Poor Conduct and AcademicsColumbus Schools' SuccessWorks Academy will be an alternative education program that aims to provide quality education to those students with continual and often severe behavioral issues. The Columbus Schools' SuccessWorks Academy plans to admit students beginning in January of 2007. Nashville Schools Release 2005-2006 Data and Makes Plans for the 2006-2007 School YearNashville Schools have made a lot of progress in the 2005-2006 school year. The Nashville Schools this school year has, in several key areas, had a higher percentage of students meet the required levels of proficiency as determined by the No Child Left Behind Act. Orlando Schools Aim to Improve Language ProgramSeveral Orlando School administrators will be among the nearly four hundred curriculum developers and administrators from around the nation to visit China in an effort to create and expand educational programs that teach Chinese language and culture in America. Students and Teachers in Pittsburgh Schools Receive Year End Honors and AwardsEach year teachers across the state of Pennsylvania have the chance to win educational grants. Only teachers of excellence are considered then the best are chosen to receive the grants. The two thousand five hundred dollar grants are awarded by the Teacher Excellence Center. San Jose Schools' Alternative Education Program Saves Troubled StudentsSan Jose Schools face the same problem that all school districts around the country face, losing at risk students. The San Jose School District has found a solution to this problem while still including these students as a part of the traditional school population. San Jose Schools alternative school program allows for individual attention to the students' needs while having them participate in activities at the regular campuses. This Summer is Full of Honors and Functions in the San Antonio School DistrictHarris Middle School is being recognized for its students' efforts to improve their community's quality of life. This summer Harris Middle School has received the National Youth Crime Watch of America Casey Award presented during the international conference in Ogden, Utah. This award is given to those individuals or organizations that offer examples of leadership, allocation of resources, and support in student or youth crime prevention programs and plans.
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