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Education

Toward Better Measures of Student Achievement

FCPS student results on international PISA pilot provide lessons for measuring student achievement.

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Korea's Enduring Partnership with Fairfax County Schools

Over Spring Break, I will be leading a delegation to Korea on behalf of the School Board.

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St. Patrick's Day: Keep it Safe

Too often St. Patrick’s Day is associated with high levels of drinking and public intoxication. Underage drinking occurs. It’s making good choices, not luck, that will keep you safe.

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Creative Classrooms Rule!

Creativity is the lifeblood of both teaching and learning.Harnessing it will power generations.

Education

Talking Prevention on Capitol Hill

The Unified Prevention Coalition and its Youth Council members were on Capitol Hill to talk with elected officials about substance abuse prevention. Their voices were heard.

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Education

A Rush to Create New Middle School Centers Would be Ill-Advised

Recommendation of FCAG: Address three overcrowded schools, but delay opening additional Advanced Academic Placement centers. Rushing to implement broader change would be "ill-advised."

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2013 FCPS AAP Expansion: A Rush to Failure

This is about our children’s education, and that of the children of families that do not even live here yet.

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'Stop and Think Kids' Ask School Board Not to Dumb Down Gifted Education

Are Fairfax County Public Schools officials attempting to pull a fast one with gifted education? Many parents think they are, and so do the "stop and think kids."

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Coming Up: Community Meetings About Advanced Academics

FCPS to Hold Community Meetings About Advanced Academic Program Expansion

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What's Up Statesmen: Model UN On A Roll

Students offer insight into the latest news from George C. Marshall High School.

 
 
 

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