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NAEP: Science scores higher than in 2009 for all but the high flyers

  • NAEP science
  • May 11, 2012
Another indicator that our most able students may be neglected is to be found in the just released NAEP report on science. The 2011 National...
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My teacher, the miracle worker

The smell of fresh pine needles, the whispering wind, scurrying squirrels, and bird songs bring joy to a hike in the forest. The alluring prize, on...
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US News releases high school rankings

  • US News high school rankings
  • May 8, 2012
Perennial power house Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia garnered the number two spot on the coveted US News...
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Going ape for AP without the proper foundation

Pushing students into AP classes, no matter their level of preparation, has become a surrogate for excellence in education. The infamous Washington...
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution proves that MSAs are not useful metrics

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) has conducted a far ranging investigation into school-testing results from around the country.In a March 24,...
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Churchill cluster experiments with strategies to boost minority achievement

The Montgomery County Public School System has devoted an entire webpage to promoting a Harvard publication titled Leading for Equity: The Pursuit...
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Atlanta Journal Constitution questions gains by a Maryland school

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have relied on Maryland State Assessments (MSAs) to support claims of successes ranging from narrowing the...
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Cabin John Middle School dedication ceremonies set for today

  • Cabin John Middle School
  • April 26, 2012
Cabin John Middle School often referred to as CJMS, will hold a “Dedication Ceremony and Evening of Excellence” at 6:00PM today. It...
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Churchill cluster schools implement changes that may boost their rankings

On February 21, 2012, this column reported that Winston Churchill High School in Montgomery County, Maryland, eliminated on-level History classes...
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Fostering innovation in public education

On September 27, 2010, this column asserted that Public schools must become incubators of innovative and gifted minds. Just a few days ago, Tony...
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