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Many, many programs are available to students throughout all Phoenix Public Schools districts. Sensing the constant need for improvements, and to keep up with national and global standards, Phoenix Schools are meeting these demands head on. For example, some Phoenix Schools have implemented innovative Science, Art, and IB (International Baccalaureate) programs.

InnoWorks, a new science program available to underprivileged Phoenix Schools middle-school students, was implemented in February 2007 by Grace Hsieh, a junior at the University of Arizona. Hsieh was looking to start a peer mentor and tutoring program when she came across a website detailing the program InnoWorks, which had its beginnings at Duke University.

Phoenix Schools middle-schoolers take part in a free Continue Reading

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 one-year measurement. The AZ LEARNS evaluation is based upon four established measurements already required by the Arizona schools. They are:

• AIMS Scores — Measures reading, language arts and mathematics for elementary schools; and reading, writing and mathematics for high schools.

• MAP — Measure of Academic Progress for schools, where Continue Reading

Teaching your child or children about science by use of an 8th grade science project, but also teaching them responsibility and curiosity about the world around them.

Most people have learned or simply understand that having their child complete an 8th grade science project can encourage their child to develop instincts about timeliness, organization, and over all dependability while whetting their appetite for knowledge. Helping your child or children choose a good topic for their 8th grade science project may seem hopeless, but most parents fail to follow the first rule involved in finding the best 8th grade science project. That rule is “Let the child or children choose a topic for their 8th grade science project.” Sometimes you have to take a step back and Continue Reading

What It Is

The JASON Project is headquartered in Ashburn, VA. Its mission is to inspire in students a life-long passion for learning in science, math, and technology through hands-on, real-world scientific discovery. It is named in the spirit of the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts.

For middle-grade students, JASON’s real-time, interdisciplinary science expeditions offer a unique opportunity to participate in real, standards-based, multidisciplinary research directed by leading scientists.

For educators, JASON provides the content and tools to effectively teach middle-grade science. The JASON Professional Development program offers accredited online professional development courses in science, math, and non-fiction literacy instruction as well as Continue Reading

Students who attend the Columbus School district may rest easy knowing that they study in an area that is doing all it can to ensure they receive an excellent education. District leaders are striving to make their schools top notch; from opening new schools to offering a plethora of programs throughout the Columbus School district. But how close are they to meeting the district’s mission statement?: ‘Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community”.

While there is still work to be done, some great results are starting to show. Newsweek’s Top High Schools annual report shows some evidence of this improvement. Two of Columbus Schools’ high schools, Columbus Alternative Continue Reading