Promotion Policies Modified: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Schools in some communities are taking some of the sting out of tough promotion policies by implementing special transition classes and allowing more teacher/principal input into promotion decisions. Today, Education World takes a look at three urban school districts -- Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee.
Is Nationwide Pre-K on the Way?
Georgia is on the right track with its all-day, free prekindergarten program, say parents and educators. Future school reform should include universal prekindergarten nationwide, according to Head Start founder Edward Zigler and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Richard W. Riley.
K-8 Schools: An Idea for the New Millenium?
Are K through 8 schools things of the past, memories of yesteryear? Are middle schools the wave of the future? Many educators think so, but some still believe K through 8 is the best way to go!
Where Does Sixth Grade Belong?
Should sixth grade be in the middle school? the elementary school? a school all its own?
Grade Configuration: Who Goes Where?
K-3? K-8? 5-8? 7-8? How about a ninth-grade-only learning center? What is the best grade configuration for a school? A new report from the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory looks at schools of every configuration!
