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Associated Press
“A state-by-state glance at the percentage of 4th and 8th grade students who scored at or above proficiency levels in math. Proficient is defined as representing solid academic performance and demonstrating competency….” In FL – 4th gr. 37% to 40% & 8th grade 26% to 27%. (more)
New York Times
“America’s public school students are doing significantly better in math since the federal No Child Left Behind law took effect in 2002, but gains in reading achievement have been marginal, with performance declining among eighth graders, according to results….” (more)
United Press International
…”to successfully navigate such challenges as the retirement of the baby-boom generation, advancing technology and increasing globalization, we must work diligently to maintain the quality of our educational system where it is strong and strive to improve it where it is not.” (more)
Forbes -
“If you’re like many new parents, nothings too good for your little genius, including $30,440 for preschool…. That is the price of admission to the preschool program at New York’s Ethical Culture Fieldston School. Other private schools in big American cities aren’t much better.” (more)
Outside the Box
“In second grade, the children learn about water and wastewater. In addition to in-class details of how water gets to and from our houses, the kids had a hands on demonstration of the water purification process by David Kozan, Sr. Project Engineer with CDM.” (more)
Outside the Box
“The PCRS is very fortunate to have Kim Griffin at the school this fall. Ms. Griffin, a commissioned artist for The Carter (former US President) Center, is holding a special eight lesson program for the kindergarten – 2nd grade children. The kids are learning about many aspects of art from shading to graphic design.” (more)
MN Public Radio
“More Minnesota students are taking Chinese this year. The number of schools offering Chinese language classes has grown to about two dozen,…. This year, two suburban school districts began offering … immersion programs in elementary schools.. (more)
MN Public Radio
“The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages says that in the year 2000, only about 5,000 American public school students were taking Mandarin Chinese. Nowadays, they estimate at least 30,000 and probably more are currently studying the language.” (more)
The Boston Globe
Four new dual-language programs are starting in the city this fall. Three are in French, for the first time, including one at a school in Manhattan’s Harlem area, and the fourth is in Chinese.language immersion programs are opening this fall . (more)
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