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1). Gym Goes Online
The traditional view of gym class is changing all over the United States. While most of us remember the endless games of kick ball and calisthenics, students at all grade levels are having a very different experience in elementary schools, middle schools and high schools across the country. The traditional gym class is shifting from team sports and group oriented activities to more independent and individual activities to keep kids active all year round.
2). Cleveland Schools Aim for Healthy Students and Teachers
The Motivating Movement Through Marathoning Challenge
Eighty-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. The Motivating Movement.
3). Technology Initiative in Detroit Public Schools
New Technology Partners
The Detroit Board of Education revealed four new key partners in the ongoing technical development of Detroit schools. These partners will work together with Detroit schools for the next five years to improve the quality and access to technology throughout the area. The following companies, three of which are Detroit based,.
4). The San Jose Unified School District wins honors for its Board of Education Driven Public Engagement Model
The San Jose Unified School District has enacted a unique plan to build relationships with the local community in order to overcome an old negative image.
The Past Negative Image of the San Jose Schools
A series of teacher strikes, bankruptcy, and changes in leadership gave the San Jose Unified School District a bad reputation among the local community.
5). San Jose Schools’ Alternative Education Program Saves Troubled Students
A Different Kind of Education
San 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.
6). This Summer is Full of Honors and Functions in the San Antonio School District
San Antonio School District’s Harris Middle School selected national “Middle School of the Year”
Harris 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.
7). Cincinnati Schools Creates Programs to Improve Teaching and Learning
Teacher Advancement Program
Three 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.
8). Nashville Schools Examines Its 2005-2006 Performance
Nashville Schools Board of Education Reviews Adequate Yearly Progress Results
Every year, every school district in Tennessee must examine its performance from the pervious school year. This summer Nashville Schools had to do this as well. The Nashville Schools’ Board of Education, which included both the outgoing members from 2005-2006 and the incoming members from 2006-2007, reviewed the results from the Tennessee Adequate Yearly Progress.
9). Long Island Schools Rethink Gym Credit
The Problem
Teachers, students, and parents at Long Island schools have been struggling with how to give credit for physical education classes. On the one hand, many argue that counting gym like an academic class can badly affect the GPA of students who are strong academically but do not do well in gym. On the other hand, others argue that when students know that the gym class does not affect their GPA they do not put the effort and attention into the class in order to improve their physical health.
10). Las Vegas Schools Prosper this Summer
“A Celebration of Progress” Marks the Opening of New Las Vegas School Buildings
This past August, leaders from the Las Vegas Schools gathered at the Cashman Theatre for “A Celebration of Progress.” This was a celebration to mark the opening of nine new schools and one replacement school in the Las Vegas School System. In attendance were officials from Las Vegas Schools, Nevada State officials, community leaders, school principals, and architects.
11). International Baccalurette Programs Heat Up Charlotte
Davidson IB Middle Wins Schools of Distinction Award
The science program at Davidson IB Middle, one of the schools in the Charlotte – Mecklenburg area, has been recognized as a School of Distinction by Intel and Scholastic. Intel, the world renowned computer chip maker, and Scholastic, a leader in textbooks and educational materials, chose Davidson for honors in the field of science achievement, bringing both pride and bragging rights to Charlotte schools.
12). Charlotte – Mecklenburg Schools Lead the Nation in Preschool Education Programs
One program in Charlotte Schools is focusing on the littlest learners. Recognizing that good learners begin early, education officials have developed an award winning preschool program called Bright Beginnings.
Bright Beginnings
The Bright Beginnings program involves full day, literacy based programs for four year olds in the Charlotte – Mecklenburg area.
13). WebQuests Let Students Explore Independent ally in Indianapolis Schools
The Indianapolis Public Schools Click Program
The Indianapolis Schools Click Program, a professional development program for teachers, helped teachers designed web based learning activities for students, called WebQuests. The Indianapolis Public School website offers a range of WebQuests, arranged by grade level (K – 2, 3 – 5, 6 – 8, 9 – 12) and subject area.
14). Orange County Schools Build Civic Education with Disney
If it wasn’t a big enough perk to grow up next door to the Magic Kingdom, Orange County high school students are also being sought out by nonprofit organizations in their area. As part of Disneyland’s 50th anniversary celebrations, high school students from Orange County Schools have the chance to participate in community outreach projects with local nonprofits.
15). San Antonio Independent School District Gears Up for College
San Antonio Schools held two college fairs as part of its GEAR UP program to help the class of 2012 get ready for college.
GEAR UP Fairs in the San Antonio Area
Current Sixth Grade students and their families attended college fairs at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Participants learned about basic college requirements, entrance examinations, and how to find financial aid.
16). Orange County Unified School District Uses New Strategy to Help Obese Students
Tesoro High School Gym Teacher Helps Teens Stay Fit
John Gipe used to be overweight in high school. He heard his teachers call him heavy and he knows how obese students in the Orange County Schools feel. Gipe has been teaching physical education for over twenty years and was preparing for retirement but was concerned about the increasing number of overweight teens at Tesoro High School, part of the Orange County School District.
17). Minneapolis School District Honors Volunteers
The B.J. Reed Award
Created in 1988, the B.J. Reed Award recognizes the work of volunteers in the Minneapolis Schools. The B.J. Reed Award was named in honor of Batty Jane Reed who founded the Community Resource Volunteer Program in 1965. B.J. Reed was a Minneapolis School educator who went on to be an author, poet and mentor. Originally the Community.
18). Indianapolis Schools Attend National Meetings and Competitions While Making Improvements for the Next School Year
Students from Indianapolis Schools to Compete in African American History Challenge
Students 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.
19). Columbus Schools Create SuccessWorks Academy to Combat Poor Conduct and Academics
Columbus 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. The SuccessWorks Academy will provide education to approximately 150 students in third to seventh grades.
20). San Francisco Schools’ Small Schools Program
San Francisco Schools’ Small Schools are Effective
The Small Schools program in San Francisco Schools was established back in 2000. One successful example of a small school is the San Francisco Schools’ Leadership High School. This high school has a total of only 345 students, uses high standards and close relationship with teachers to help at risk students.
21). Cleveland Schools Career Fields Program
Cleveland Schools Aims to Help Students Prepare for Life After High School
All Cleveland Schools high schools have developed the Career Fields path of study to help students choose and succeed in higher education, work, and life after high school. The Career Fields places occupations into paths that share common skills. This allows teachers and students to combine educational study with more technical instruction.
22). Seattle School Librarian Honored
There was a group of children in one of the Seattle schools who came up with an idea. They wanted to turn sad things into happy things, find the positive in the negative. The idea came about because when you are in the third or fourth grade, life can be sweet one moment, stale candy the next. One of the girls in the group, Amy, who just turned 11, had a beloved pet bunny named Roger who died.
23). Columbus Schools’ Innovative Partnership Programs Continue to Succeed
The Columbus Schools’ partnership programs will continue into the 2006-2007 school year. These programs are conducted jointly with Columbus Schools and local and state universities, colleges, academic organizations, community organizations and area volunteers. The programs are wide ranging and cover lots of different subjects and grade levels.
The Early Childhood Development Center at Columbus Schools’ Weinland Park Elementary School is a partnership conducted with the Ohio State College of Human Ecology.
24). Atlanta Schools’ Public Engagement Partnerships
Atlanta Schools’ Office of Public Engagement
The Atlanta Schools’ Office of Public Engagement is responsible for creating and fostering partnerships between Atlanta Schools, community volunteers, teachers, parents, national and local corporations, non-profit groups, and civic organizations in order to advance student achievement. The Office of Public Engagement was created as part of the ongoing educational reform that is occurring throughout the Atlanta Schools.
25). Detroit Schools Partner for Engineering Success
The Detroit Schools has partnered with local universities to get students thinking about careers in science and engineering. Students at different levels of the Detroit Public Schools are being targeted in a statewide effort to get more women and minorities enrolled in engineering programs. One program that makes this its mission is the Detroit Area Pre College Engineering Program (DAPCEP).
26). Pittsburgh Public Schools Early Childhood Program Brings Quality to Preschool Education
Educational Program Services
All Pittsburgh Schools Early Childhood Programs cover five days a week, for at least six hours a day. The goal of the program is to ensure that preschool children develop the skills that they will need for attending kindergarten, including self confidence, physical abilities, increased academic awareness, and social interaction.
27). Las Vegas School District’s R. Guild Gray Virtual Gallery
About the R. Guild Gray Virtual Gallery
In its continued commitment to arts education Las Vegas Schools have created the R. Guild Gray Virtual Gallery. This gallery serves as an innovative way to allow students and faculty of the Las Vegas School District to display their artwork. This is an excellent way to connect to the community and use of modern technology.
28). San Francisco Schools Connect to China and its Chinese Community
The Alice Fong Yu Alternative School
The Alice Fong Yu Alternative School, one San Francisco School, is the first Chinese immersion school in the United States. The school is designed as a two-way Chinese/English instructional environment. The school provides an outstanding educational experience for children of all backgrounds. All students at Alice Fong Yu develop competency in the Cantonese and English languages and use the two languages actively in the content curriculum.
29). Miami Schools Get Top Marks this Year
Most of Miami Schools Earn an “A” from the State of Florida
Fifty-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.
30). Nashville Schools Release 2005-2006 Data and Makes Plans for the 2006-2007 School Year
Nashville Schools Did Well Academically in 2005-2006
Nashville 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. This school eighty-six percent of kindergarten to eighth grade students are now proficient or advanced in reading as compared to the required target of eighty-three percent set by the No Child Left Behind Act.
31). Detroit Schools Excel in National Competitions
Detroit Schools Win Awards in the Academic Games Leagues of America Competition
Schulze Elementary, representing the Detroit Schools, has won several awards, in this year’s Academic Games Leagues of America Competition. The elementary school had several teams competing in the Academic Games Leagues of America Competition. Both team and individual awards were given for performance.
32). San Antonio Schools Celebrate Successes and Create New Programs to Further Achievement
San Antonio Schools Creates Program to Prepare Freshman for Future Success
Beginning this school year, Ninth grade students in San Antonio Schools will have more resources in helping them gain success in academic studies, college, and future careers. In addition to their regular classes ninth grade students will be required to take Freshman Prep class.
33). Atlanta Schools Have a Busy and Productive Summer
Summer GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams) Programs
Students from Atlanta Schools have been very busy this summer. The GRAD projects and programs aim to insure that Atlanta school students make to graduation and then on to university. Several GRAD programs are designed to spark students’ interest in science, mathematics and arts. This summer rising sophomores, juniors and seniors from South Atlanta, Washington and the New Schools at Carver high schools took part in 2006 Project GRAD Summer Institute.
34). Indianapolis Schools Teachers Receive Awards Recognizing Positive Performance
Indianapolis Schools Center for Inquiry Teacher Gets Governor's Award for Tomorrow's Leaders
An Indianapolis Schools Center for Inquiry teacher, Maysee Herr, was among twelve young leaders from throughout Indiana to be awarded the Governor's Award for Tomorrow's Leaders. The honor of the Governor's Award for Tomorrow's Leaders is not the only thing the recipient receives; they also get $1,000 to be used as an educational scholarship or as a donation to the charity of their choice.
35). San Jose Schools Has a Rewarding Summer
San Jose Schools Win Awards and Honors This Summer
This summer several San Jose Schools won some kind of award or honor for their continued achievements in education. Three schools in the San Jose Schools system have won awards for successfully competing in the California Student Media and Multimedia Festival. River Glenn Middle School and Almaden Elementary entered a multimedia technology and science project into the competition.
36). San Antonio Schools Receives Grants to Prepare Students and Build New Facilities
Grants Help Students Prepare for Postsecondary Education
Three San Antonio Schools’ high schools have received grants from the state of Texas to aid students in achieving their goals of attending college or university. The Texas High School Completion and Success Grants, totaling $200,000, were awarded to Edison Technical High School, Fox Technical High School and Navarro Academy.
37). Minneapolis Schools Team Up With Local Radio
Fun Partnerships with KBEM
Minneapolis Schools have a unique relationship with local radio. As radio is the voice of the people and the Minneapolis schools educate those same people, it seems a natural match. Local radio station KBEM has had a long relationship with Minneapolis schools and been an active partner in community events to help students, teachers, and parents stay in touch and stay active in the Minneapolis school system.
38). Indianapolis Sees Success Involving Fathers
Superintendent Calls for Fathers on the First Day of School
Superintendent Eugene G. White’s call to fathers in the Indianapolis schools has met with strong success. Mr. White asked fathers to bring their children to the first day of classes in order to establish a stronger presence on campus and hopefully continue to stay involved with Indianapolis schools throughout the school year.
39). The Teacher Advancement Program at Cincinnati Schools Seeks to Keep Good Teachers
Cincinnati Pilot Schools
Cincinnati Schools are pleased to announce that three area schools have been selected to participate in a nationwide pilot program to improve teacher quality. The three Cincinnati Public Schools chosen include John P. Parker School in Madisonville, South Avondale School in Avondale, and Whittier School in Price Hill. All the schools were chosen based on their federal ranking within the No Child Left Behind Act.
40). I KNOW I CAN helps Students in Columbus Schools Attain Their College Dreams
I KNOW I CAN Program Overview
Established in 1998, the I KNOW I CAN organizations seeks to ensure that every qualified Columbus Public School student who wants to go to college has the opportunity to do so. Part of the mission is to encourage children to find out what resources are available to them in order to overcome student and parent fears about financial and informational decisions relating to a college education.
41). Las Vegas Academy’s Series of Short Plays Showcases Student Talent in Las Vegas Schools
Las Vegas Academy, one of the magnet schools of the Las Vegas Public School District, has prepared a series of student produced and student led theater performances.
The Five Plays
• You Want Freedom Fries With That?
“An original theater piece about being an American teenager in an increasingly small world, written and conceived by the Roncalli Drama Festival Ensemble, performed at the Roncalli Drama Festival in Poggibonsi, Siena, Italy, in the heart of Tuscany.
42). Summer HEAT 2006 Offers Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers in Miami – Dade County School District
An Overview of Summer Heat 2006
Miami Schools are offering a range of summer professional development courses for its public school teachers and administrators in order to help teachers meet federal requirements and learn new methods and approaches to teaching. Teachers are eligible to take one Summer Heat course. These courses will be offered during June and July.
43). Arts for Academic Achievement Help Students in Minneapolis Schools
The Arts for Academic Achievement Program
The Arts for Academic Achievement Program (AAA) has been bringing artists into Minneapolis Schools since 1997. While its outward focus is on teaching students to paint, dance, and express themselves artistically, its real mission is to make students love learning and use the arts to apply themselves to their academic subjects.
44). The John Muir Learning Garden Brightens San Francisco Schools
Purpose of the Learning Garden
The John Muir Learning Garden is designed to give San Francisco Schools students a change to take learning further outside of the classroom. The Garden builds on the fundamental curriculum concerns of the elementary school and provides an opportunity for students to gain real life experience that complements their academic studies.
45). Family Math Nights Bring Together Parents and Teachers in Seattle Schools.
Family Math Nights
Seattle Schools hosted a series of Family Math Nights to help parents and students learn about upcoming changes and challenges to the Seattle Public School Mathematics Curriculum. Topics covered included helping your child with math at home, questions parents can ask, computational fluency, algorithms and mathematical proficiency, and relationships between research and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards.
46). Long Island Unified School District’s Foundation for the Advancement of Student Technology
The Roslyn Union Free School District
The Roslyn Union Free School District, a part of the Long Island Schools, is composed of five schools: a pre-kindergarten to first grade school; an elementary school with first to fifth grade; a second elementary school with second to fifth grade; a middle school with sixth to eighth grade; and a high school. The Roslyn Union Free School District serves Long Island's north shore of the Long Island School District.
47). Washington D.C. School District Takes Aim at Language and Cultural Education
Washington D.C.’s Language Access Act
In 2004, the Washington D.C. enacted the Language Access Act. The Act was created in order to grant greater access to and participation in public schools and other public services for those residents that have limited or no English proficiency. The Act is designed to address four crucial areas of language use and access to public services.
48). Different Schools in the Seattle School District Honor Graduates
Garfield High School Honors 84 Year-Old Graduate
On Monday, June 19th, Richard Coone received an honorary diploma from Garfield High School, a Seattle High School. He walked with the Garfield High graduates at the graduating ceremonies held at Qwest Field. Mr. Coone has waited over sixty-five years to receive a diploma. In 1941, Mr. Coone was a senior at Garfield High School and was prepared to graduate with his friends but World War II got in the way.
49). Orlando Schools Aim to Improve Language Program
Orlando Schools Administrators Visit China
Several 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. The trip to China will last one week from June 27 through July 5.
50). Las Vegas Schools Open New Schools and Hire New Teachers
New Schools Equal New Hires
Las Vegas Schools have ten new schools opening for the 2006-2007 school year. Nine are brand new schools, while one is a replacement of Rancho High School. This is part of a long term plan to meet student population demands and create modern facilities. The schools opening in August are six elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools.
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