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Jason Thomas - ArticlesJason Thomas is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. Jason has a nose for research and writes stimulating news and views on school issues.
School Rankings – Influencing From the CommunitySchool Rankings are considered by many different groups. Parents and students use the data provided in a report of School Rankings to determine which school the students should attend. Most parents don’t want to send their kid to a school that has a low-performance level. What Can the Washington Dc Schools Teach Us?A mix of political power and extreme poverty, the Washington DC Public Schools> face a struggle that epitomizes the state of education in this country. While the elite and affluent live in the best districts, or send their children to private schools, many students in the Washington, DC Schools function in poverty and need. Tampa Schools Require Change of FocusSchools around the nation are looking for ways to improve student performance in light of stricter state and national standards. The Tampa Schools in Florida have been forced to make changes. But maybe that’s not such a bad thing. St. Louis Schools Seek AccreditationEvery year the North Central Association evaluates Several St. Louis Schools seeking accreditation. The goal for the organization is to assist St. Louis Public Schools in developing and demonstrating effective curriculums. The process also keeps transient students in the St. Louis Schools up to date with their work. Desegregation in San Jose SchoolsYou know that racial gap that’s getting so much attention? Well, I’m thrilled that it’s on the minds of politicians, because it’s a problem. Unfortunately, it’s a problem with some pretty deep roots. In 1971, San Jose Public Schools had a dilemma. Looking for Balance in San Francisco SchoolsEducators in the San Francisco Public Schools are frustrated by the lack of balance in education. The recent focus on mandatory testing has moved schools nationwide away from holistic education. Public School Rankings for K-12 Gen InterestThere are many factors that go into Public School Rankings For K-12 Gen Interest. To compare schools based on only one or two items of data would be inaccurate and foolhardy at best. Fairfax, Va Schools Offer Summer ProgramsEver wonder what to do with your Fairfax County Schools student over the summer? Are you reluctant to place your elementary student in daycare or let your middle or high school student “just hang out”? The summer programs at Fairfax, VA Schools may be for you! Studies suggest that students can lose the knowledge they have gained during the school year over the summer holidays. Houston Schools Deal With Diversity and Drop-outsAt the end of June 2007 the Supreme Court made a split 5-4 ruling that limits the ability of schools to use race as a factor in determining student participation in academic programs like magnet schools. Around that same time, the Alliance for Excellence in Education released a study out of Princeton University that reports the cost of high school drop-outs to the country over the next decade will be about $3 trillion. St. Louis Schools Sensitive to Needs of Alternative StudentsThe efforts of St. Louis Schools to serve the needs of its alternative schools are admirable. Through the implementation of new summer schools programs, a virtual school, and 3 new alternative campuses, the district of St. Louis Schools strives to serve all students throughout the city.
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