Posts tagged Stuart Hobson Middle School
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Catania, you had me at “Middle Schools”
The ongoing review of DC’s school boundaries and feeder patterns has captured the attention of the entire DC education community. One unexpected and vitally important development is Councilmember David Catania’s new focus on middle schools. While some are optimistic about the boundary review process, there’s also a lot of anxiety about whether… 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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DCPS goes whole hog to implement the Common Core
An in-depth series in Education Week highlights one DCPS school’s struggle to implement the new Common Core State Standards. While it’s clear everyone is trying hard, the report raises some troubling questions. The four-part examination, reflecting months of reporting, provides a fascinating look at the challenges of implementing the rigorous instructional… Keep reading…
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Ward 6 parents ask for answers on school funding
Schools in Ward 6 have seen tremendous growth in recent years, but some schools are losing funding next year. Many parents came to Mayor Gray’s Ward 6 Budget Town Hall last week up in arms about these changes. Enrollment is up, test scores are improving, and wait lists are long for several neighborhood elementary schools. There is growing support for the middle schools,… Keep reading…
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Morning bell: Against cuts
Keep the arts; Adios at Stuart-Hobson?; Boundary plan delayed; Activists sue to stop closures; “Principal of the year” leaving; Atlanta teachers indicted for cheating; NJ preschool shows long-term benefits; All teachers are good?; CT raising graduation requirements. Keep reading…