So often these days, it seems that schools are only in the news for their failures. Journalists love to write about the sensational news of school violence or poor test scores. Well, out west in Phoenix, Arizona, the Phoenix Schools are doing some things right! The Phoenix area is divided into dozens of individual districts; and all throughout Phoenix Schools, success abounds.
Phoenix Schools See School Choice As A Necessity
Neighborhood schools are quickly becoming a thing of the past. With such things as school rankings, school grades for each school, and the No Child Left Behind act, simply sending our children to the grade school down the street is going the way of the dodo bird.
Established Phoenix Schools Districts Losing Students
Some established Phoenix Schools districts are just a few areas in the Valley that are losing students to charter schools, private schools, and other districts. These Phoenix schools districts have for many years added classrooms and teachers to keep up with their growing populations. Now, they are experiencing decline in enrollments for various reasons.
Finding Science And Art In Phoenix Schools
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.
Does Testing Spell Success Or Stress For Phoenix Schools?
As the fifth largest city in the United States, Phoenix, Arizona offers a sunny climate, a diverse culture and a unique set of challenges for the educators and administrators of Phoenix Schools. Addressing the needs of the large number of English as a Second Language (ESL) students, a huge proportion of low-income families, and the typical urban problems like high drop out rates, are among the issues of Phoenix Schools.
Phoenix Schools Tackle Dropout Rate
The schools in the United States are considered to be in crisis due to the soaring student dropout rate. In his first State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush stated that the national dropout rate was 25 percent.
New Pilot Program To Nab Sex Offenders Being Tested In Phoenix Schools
We are a nation focused on eradicating sex offenders from the lives of our children. They are in and near our schools, at the local parks, living next door, and even in some of our churches.
The Phoenix schools, as well as their teachers, administrators and parents, want to protect their children from sexual attacks and abductions. Together with the Maricopa County Sheriffs office, the Phoenix schools have devised a pilot project to apprehend sex offenders and alleged abd…