Roundup of New Success Stories
The last few weeks have brought us six new inspiring stories about successful public schools and districts. Be sure to check them out:
- Fenway High School, Massachusetts: Helping Students Demonstrate Their Math Knowledge, June 13
- Santa Ynez High School, California: Mapping Success with Technology, June 17
- Kernodle Middle School, North Carolina: Maintaining Excellence during a Demographic Shift, June 20
- Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska: Reconnecting Neighborhoods with Schools in Nebraska, June 24
- Cashman Middle School, Nevada: A Change of Direction, June 27
- Granby High School, Virginia: Working and Learning Together as a Team, July 2
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A School that Works for Children
Grove Patterson is 50 percent African-American, 37 percent white and 13 percent Latino, with 40 percent of students considered economically disadvantaged. The school offering a combination of nontraditional programs proven to support student achievement including an extended school day and year, data driven instruction and time for teacher collaobration. The school outperforms the state on average test results in almost every subject in every grade. Learn more...
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