Late-start high schools at low cost in Arlington (Va.) Public Schools
State: Virginia
Topics: school day schedules
By involving the public and a consultant the Arlington Schools found a way to open high schools later without disrupting the budget or other school schedules.
Posted: Jan. 19, 2006
Minnesota community puts children first
State: Minnesota
Topics: collaboration; community involvement
A partnership between business, city, education, health, and faith communities in St. Louis Park takes a developmental approach to strengthening schools.
Posted: Nov. 16, 2005
Accountability plan spurs achievement gains for Indiana district
State: Indiana
Topics: accountability
Accountability is not a word to be feared in the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township near Indianapolis. A system-wide accountability plan has helped spur noticeable student achievement gains and narrowed the achievement gap, especially in math.
Posted: Nov. 16, 2005
Small groups produce big changes in Westminster, Colo.
State: Colorado
Topics: community involvement
With help from the Colorado Association of School Boards, the local school board has invited a wide range of participants to discuss solutions to particular issues, such as why families are choosing schools outside this school district.
Posted: Sept. 27, 2005
New Jersey district scores with professional communications help
State: New Jersey
Topics: funding; outreach; communication strategies
When officials of Lenape Regional High School District in Shamong, NJ, went to bat for a three-part referendum, they didn't carry the day, but scored by winning approval for much-needed upgrades to their aging high schools.
Posted: June 28, 2005
NY county coop board helps teenage English language learners succeed
State: New York
Topics: English language learners; closing the gap
As more and more teenage English language learners immigrated to their area, school leaders in Rockland County, NY, realized these students faced special challenges in attaining academic success and employment after high school.
Posted: April 22, 2005
Kentucky district is in the 'brain business'
State: Kentucky
Topics: instructional strategies
The latest research on how children learn best put Glasgow (Ky.) Independent Schools in the "brain business."
Posted: April 1, 2005
