K12 Education

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Comes To Washington D C Schools

Shephard Elementary School Immersion Program Washington D.C. Schools are eager to begin a new language immersion program at the primary school level. Beginning in August of 2006, pre – Kindergarten students of various foreign language backgrounds will join the new language immersion program. In particular, French and Spanish speaking children are needed to start this two way immersion experience. Students…

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What Is A Diploma

A diploma is a piece of paper which shows proof or certification that a person has finished or graduated from a degree offered by a government recognized educational institution. The details found in a diploma are printed on a letter size parchment paper, a translucent-type of paper usually off-white in color. On the paper, the information printed includes the name…

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Excelling Arizona Schools Named For 2004 2005 School Year

As with many school systems across the United States, Arizona Schools have several measurement and accountability programs in place to improve student scholastic achievement. One accountability program for the Arizona schools is the AZ LEARNS achievement program. AZ LEARNS holds all Arizona schools accountable for the performance of their students and teachers, measuring performance over several years versus a snapshot…

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Cincinnati Schools Environmentally Sound Building Featured In National Education Magazine

Cincinnati Schools’ Green Renovation Cincinnati School’s has in effect a long term $1 billion building project that will help to renovate and rebuild many of its older buildings. One Cincinnati School ‘s elementary school, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, has been recently featured in District Administration. This national magazine focuses on issues in K-12 education. The article from the August issue…

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A Record 377 California Schools Honored With The Distinguished School Award

The California Schools created the California Schools Recognition Program in 1985. Its purpose is to publicize and reinforce California schools priorities, which are to improve student scholastic achievement and promote students based upon measurable objectives. The program identifies and honors public schools that exhibit exemplary and inspiring achievement. Though participation in the program is voluntary, the California Distinguished School Award…

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