Posts tagged Stanton Es
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Troubled school improves without relying on suspensions
Four years ago, Stanton Elementary School in Anacostia was the lowest-performing elementary school in the District and in danger of being closed. But partly thanks to an innovative alternative to suspensions, Stanton is now on the rise. According to those who knew its “before” phase, Stanton now is almost unrecognizable. Before, says Ashley Johnson, who has… Keep reading…
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Morning bell: Honors are awarded to schools, students
Local high schools are ranked: According to Jay Mathews’ annual ranking, the most challenging DCPS high school is School Without Walls, which he placed at 6th in the region. Mathews ranked the school 99th nationwide. (Post) Keep reading…
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Do DC’s standardized writing scores mean anything?
There’s been a lot of talk about the most recent DC CAS reading and math scores and what they mean. But another set of test scores, assessing students’ writing skills, hasn’t gotten much attention. What do they mean, if anything? The DC CAS has included a composition section since 2011, but the 2012-13 school year is the first time the scores have been factored… Keep reading…
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Morning Bell: Students progress towards proficient
Principal turns around failing DCPS school: Harry Hughes introduced single-sex classes, required teachers to be on time, and brought in volunteer reading tutors at Harriet Tubman Elementary School. (Post) Keep reading…