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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Where do state End of Grade tests come from?
The WCPSS Evaluation & Research Department has published an informational report helping to explain the development of state End of Grade tests and state End of Course tests. The state establishes the NC Standard Course of Study, what students are … Continue reading
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Green Project Helps Students Learn Math
Students in Algebra classes taught by Danial Rowe at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High are comparing light weight materials for automobile production and the impact materials have on fuel savings. Rowe is using project based learning to teach his students algebra. … Continue reading
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ParentVision: Understanding the EOG and EOC
Dr. Burns discussed in his last Superintendent’s Journal the “modest, steady” improvements in last year’s End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests. For a further explanation of what the EOGs and EOCs are, and how they’re used, we turn in this week’s ParentVision … Continue reading
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Sanderson Cheerleading Coach Named NC Cheerleading Coach of the Year
Sanderson High Cheerleading Coach Jocelyn Bradford has been named the 2009 Cheerleading Coach of the Year by the North Carolina Cheerleading Coaches Association (NCCCA). Bradford was honored at the NCCCA luncheon in Greensboro last week. Bradford is a leader among … Continue reading
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Timeline for Filling the Vacated Board Seat for District 4
The deadline for submitting an application to be considered for the District 4 vacancy on the Board of Education was Monday, July 20. Board members received nine applications from candidates interested in position. The vacancy on the board was created … Continue reading
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Board Names Principals and Administrator
At its July 21 meeting, the Board of Education named David Newkirk principal at Hunter Elementary, Katherine Faison principal at Carver Elementary, Lisa Cruz principal at Jeffreys Grove Elementary, Lewis Ware principal at Root Elementary and Frank Clark Senior Director … Continue reading
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First Early Release Day for Year-round Schools
School dismisses 2.5 hours early today for all Wake County Public School System year-round schools. This is the first of the common early release days for this school year. Each student will have six early release days. All on Wednesdays. … Continue reading
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Dr. Burns Reports: July 21, 2009
In speaking to the Board of Education, Superintendent Burns congratulated six students from the Class of 2009 who earned National Merit College-sponsored scholarships and recognized students who have served as pages in the state General Assembly. Click here to listen … Continue reading
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ParentVision: Our First Early Dismissal Wednesday
WCPSS schools will dismiss one hour early each Wednesday to allow teachers the time to meet in Professional Learning Teams to collaborate on improving student achievement. In the latest ParentVision video podcast, we visited Jones Dairy Elementary to learn how … Continue reading
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Wednesday Teacher Meetings Help Student Learning
Dr. Donna Hargens, WCPSS Chief Academic Officer, says the professional learning team meetings held on early release Wednesdays will have an impact on student learning. Dr. Hargens visited Brassfield Elementary on the first Wednesday where she found eight different professional … Continue reading
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