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College & Work ReadinessFrequently Asked Questions About MathPosted on 10 Dec | 0 comments
necessary are they to a student's future success? This one-pager for teachers and parents breaks down just how crucial math skills are for all students.
Questions to ask your child's math teacherPosted on 10 Dec | 0 comments
Eighth Grade Graduation: cause for celebration or simple pat on the back?By maureen on 23 Jun | 0 comments
This morning, the New York Times explores the growing controversy surrounding 8th grade graduations. Some schools find the over-emphasis on 8th grade graduation an antiquated throw-back to an era when 8th grade was the highest level of education those headed for blue collar work attained. Other schools highlight the rite (often including mini-proms and limousine rides) for students whose parents may not traditionally celebrate educational achievement.
Hats off to AVID students and Heritage High SchoolBy maureen on 12 Jun | 0 comments
We’ve blogged about the success of the AVID program (which provides a college prep curriculum to students that may not see a clear path to higher ed) before, but I was especially pleased to learn this week about the opportunities the program is providing for 11th-graders at Heritage High School in Vancouver.
Higher standards in math can help fill jobs herePosted on 12 JunThe News Tribune
Diplomas Count leaves me empty.By allisonm on 05 Jun | 1 comment
It’s a marathon, not a sprint.By allisonm on 03 Jun | 0 comments
Microsoft Joins Effort for Laptops for ChildrenPosted on 16 MayThe New York Times
ED in 08 and the State of American SchoolsBy maureen on 06 May | 0 commentsI just found an informative and creative video put together by the folks at ED in 08 that demonstrates the U.S. dropout and global achievement crisis...and sort of makes me hungry for cheetos at the same time. I have a [professional] crush on Kati HaycockBy maureen on 29 Apr | 0 comments
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Years ago, when my Tacoma middle school decided to celebrate our 8th
grade graduation with a nice dinner and a borderline dowdy ceremony at a local
improvement club, I felt a bit sheepish. Not just because I was 14 and wasn’t
exactly comfortable wearing a dress, the whole thing just felt anticlimactic.
As Maureen says, there’s been a lot of "buzz in the blogosphere" about
It’s true, I do. She’s tough. She’s got a great presence.
She doesn’t let anyone off the hook for failing schools. And last night, thanks
to the 