Programs reviewed include Direct Instruction, Success for All, and Accelerated Schools. Prepared by the American Institutes for Research and sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association, the American Association of School Administrators, The national Association of Elementary School Principals and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The Chicago Panel on School Policy offers up to 250 copies of this free 8-page brochure with ideas and guidelines for schools and parents to work together. Songs must incorporate a message about youth substance-abuse prevention. Nominations Open for Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Teachers, counselors, principals and non-family adults may nominate any Illinois high school junior who is interested in a teaching career for the Golden Apple Scholars program.
Winners receive college financial assistance, classroom experience and mentoring.
The two tests play a major role in determining which students are promoted and retained, and which schools are placed on probation. Students in grades K-12 participate. This season focuses on astronomy. Literacy Volunteer Tutors Needed Parkway Community House seeks volunteers to help residents of West Woodlawn with reading and writing once a week. Education Place is a resource for K-8 teachers, parents and kids, courtesy of Houghton Mifflin.