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June 2009, No. 10 - MetLife Foundation-NASSP Breakthrough Schools

June 2009, No. 10 - MetLife Foundation-NASSP Breakthrough Schools

Featured Schools

 

Crockett County High School: Using Resources Wisely
Limited resources don't stand in the way of meeting students' needs when community support abounds.
By James Rourke and Marlene Hartzman

Daniel Webster Middle School: More Than Cosmetic Improvements
Changes to the physical appearance of the school building soon translated to school pride and academic achievement.
By James Rourke and Elizabeth Boone

Douglas Taylor School: Rooted in Community
A close connection to the local community and a philosophy that the principal is the head learner result in increased student achievement.
By James Rourke and Elizabeth Boone

Loris High School: The Sky's the Limit
A comprehensive literacy strategy and transparent data make a difference in students' lives and in their level of achievement.
By James Rourke and Marlene Hartzman

Seaford Middle School: One Tough Team
Combine a determined principal and a distributive leadership model and you get improved performance and a narrowed achievement gap.
By James Rourke and Elizabeth Boone

Stelle Claughton Middle School: Heart and Excellence
Relentless is the word that describes the pursuit of excellence in a school that reacts to meeting a goal by setting a new one.
By James Rourke and Marelene Hartzman

Theodore High School: Positive Attitudes
Collecting data and putting it to use methodically makes it possible to identify students in danger of dropping out and ensure that they don't slip through the cracks.
By James Rourke and Elizabeth Boone

Withrow University High School: Every Student College Bound
From students' first day of school, they are planning for the day that they will leave--on their way to college.
By James Rourke and Elizabeth Boone

Giano Intermediate School: The Parent Factor
Parents are warmly welcomed in the school to support their children--and receive support themselves.
By James Rourke and Marlene Hartzman

Arkansas City High School: A Lifetime of Learning
A partnership with a local community college and a career training program helps a high school prepare students for postsecondary education. . .and beyond.
By James Rourke and Marlene Hartzman

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