There was a time that vocational training meant focusing only on skilled trades such as being a mechanic or a welder. But since industries have diversified especially with the advent of the computer age, this now offers people better opportunities such as business and information technology.
Home Schooling On The Rise In Virginia Schools
Over the years, the Virginia schools (like many school systems across the nation) have been losing their public school students to home schooling. Henry County, for example, has seen an increase in home-schooled students from eight to 99 over the past 11 years.
Houston Schools Superintendent Highest Paid In State Or Is He?
The Houston Chronicle conducted a study and published its results in mid-March. As part of the Sunshine Week open-records program of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the newspaper surveyed the compensation packages of superintendents across the state, finding that ten regional superintendents in greater Houston exceed $199,000 in annual salary.
Houston Schools Students Get Hands-on Experience At Space Center
NASAs Johnson Space Center Houston recently hosted a two-day BP Physics Challenge for 886 Houston schools students, mostly juniors and seniors, with 800 more students expected to attend. The math and science students either made their own rockets that would be launched outside at the Space Center or conducted other experiments inside.
Chicago Schools Opens Its First Virtual Elementary School
The Illinois State Board of Education has approved the states first virtual public elementary school, the Chicago Virtual Charter School. The Board acted against State Superintendent Randy Dunns recommendation to disapprove the Chicago schools application, as well as against the opposition of the powerful Chicago Teachers Union, by voting a five-to-four approval.
Conservative Report Applauds Bush And Progress Of Florida Schools
The Koret Task Force is a group of Hoover Institution scholars and conservative think tank. The group released a nine-month review report in September that commends Governor Jeb Bush on his efforts to reform the Florida schools.
Criminal Background Checks For Ohio Schools Bus Drivers In Question
Last month, Columbus, Ohio, police arrested an individual who drives bus for one of the Ohio schools in Columbus. The driver was charged with possession of cocaine and further investigation found the individual had three previous convictions for driving under the influence.
Detroit Schools Has A Difficult Start To The 2006-2007 School Year
Detroit Schools Teachers Delay School Starts with Strike
Different Types Of Online Degrees That You Can Opt For
As soon as you come out of the high school, you are confronted with several degree programs. Degrees are of several types and are pursued at different level. These degrees are absolutely necessary to for career advancement and finding a respectable job in the future.
Eight Graders Who Fail Will Be Held Back In The San Diego Schools
The San Diego schools is the largest school district in the state. Last year, almost 13 percent of its eighth graders failed two or more core subjects of English, mathematics, history and/or science. This does not include those who received Ds. They were all grades of F.
Candidate Ford Proposes New School Site For Chicago Schools
The old Brachs plant is located at 401 N. Cicero, just north of Lake Street, in a community that has seen many of its Chicago schools closed and others placed on academic probation. The 30-plus-acre property has been vacant for three years.
Charlotte Schools Team Up With Local Businesses To Improve Schools
Office Max Donates Funds to Charlotte Schools