tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post4826179497287157719..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Saturday NewsMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-24667499677814755172020-12-03T20:02:02.013-08:002020-12-03T20:02:02.013-08:00The report said this about the future: if the lowe...The report said this about the future: if the lower immigration influx of recent years continues, new immigrants and their descendants are still projected to account for most of the nation's population increase by mid century. Difficult to say how birth rates will be affected when the economy improves and people feel fatter in their pocketbooks. Population experts say it a fair assumption that the birth rate may go up again. <br><br>Vila clothing is undoubtedly synonymous with the female identity. A lady who will wear the garments from Vila looks <b><i><a href="https://www.mkoutletstoreonline.com" rel="nofollow">MK Outlet Online</a></i></b> not <b><i><a href="https://www.rboutletonlinestore.com" rel="nofollow">Ray Ban Outlet</a></i></b> just <b><i><a href="https://www.outletonlinecoachclearance.com" rel="nofollow">Coach Outlet Online</a></i></b> magnificent <b><i><a href="https://www.bestyeezyshoesstore.com" rel="nofollow">Best Yeezys</a></i></b> but is undoubtedly guaranteed to project <b><i><a href="https://www.airforcecheapoutlet.com" rel="nofollow">Nike Air Force 1 Cheap Outlet</a></i></b> femininity. Any elegance that your woman will become <b><i><a href="https://www.jordansaleshoestore.com" rel="nofollow">Jordan Shoes For Sale</a></i></b> from the using <b><i><a href="https://www.outletcheapmkhandbags.com" rel="nofollow">Cheap Michael Kors Handbags</a></i></b> Vila clothes is basically amazing. <br><br>"It sucks that we <b><i><a href="https://www.outletsalecoachclearance.com" rel="nofollow">Coach Outlet Clearance Sale</a></i></b> losing because I am a competitor," Barkley said. "We all competitors in this locker room. Everyone hates losing. Another thing that keeps you pretty warm during the cold winter months is a microfiber duvet. And as they are available in so many designs nowadays, we are pretty spoilt for choice. This floral printed O' My Lady duvet is ultra soft, fluffy, and promises to be quite a snug companion..jessedavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616693480508852715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-17353315277987514322014-05-27T05:59:07.299-07:002014-05-27T05:59:07.299-07:00Look at Florida for a way that works. Florida stop...Look at Florida for a way that works. Florida stopped promoting 3rd graders who could not read proficiently to grade 4. The results have been significantly positive. Each year the number of 3rd graders not promoted has declined as schools and perhaps parents are doing a better job of teaching students to read. The positive effects are evident not just in grade 4 but so far all the way through middle school. Jay Greene's blog has covered this success at length.<br /><br />To improve a system requires the intelligent application of relevant data. dan dempseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536720661510933983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-65095433057861016022014-05-25T18:17:26.495-07:002014-05-25T18:17:26.495-07:00CCA
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The question of a student ...So a couple of things.<br /><br />The question of a student so behind he/she should repeat a grade is EXACTLY the reason for data tracking. Catch and intervene early.<br /><br />On summer school, there is summer school - thru the F&E levy, otherwise there would be virtually none - but only in certain locations. <br /><br />Also, there is the issue of drop-off of skills during summer for some students. In other parts of the country, different districts have tried to seek funding to be able to give review courses so students come back to school ready.<br /><br />Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-12903098897499770632014-05-24T11:36:54.654-07:002014-05-24T11:36:54.654-07:00I read this article about the report on preferenti...I read this <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/10254980/French-schools-are-sexist-says-government-report.html" rel="nofollow">article</a> about the report on preferential treatment of boys in French schools. It also discussed the differing educational outcomes for boys and girls and included this surprising fact:<br /><br /><i>Despite this supposed bias, girls perform much better than boys, with more than half reaching the end of their school education without having to re-sit a year, compared to only 40 per cent of French boys.</i> <br /><br />Do you think more children in Seattle schools should repeat grades so that they have more time to pick up the skills required for academic success. Would summer school be an effective intervention?Lynnnoreply@blogger.com