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Standardized math testing scores drop dramatically
WDBJ7 ReporterFor students in Virginia, the numbers just aren't adding up. The pass rate for standardized math testing across the state dropped 19-percent. That number may shock you, but if you're a parent, you may not need to worry too much. "Z is the z...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Education, Students
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Governor McDonnell to ask for 2 percent pay raise for Virginia teachers
Gov. Bob McDonnell is proposing 2 percent pay raises for public school teachers conditioned on more strenuous teacher assessment standards and a longer probationary period for new hires. McDonnell is asking the General Assembly to budget nearly $59...
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Nearly 70 percent of Virginia schools meet new education benchmarks
Virginia education officials say 68 percent of the state's public schools met new annual benchmarks in reading, mathematics and graduation. The state Department of Education on Wednesday released results of the objectives aimed at reducing proficiency...
Tags: Dinwiddie County, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Academic Progress, Orange County (Virginia), Grayson County
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Virginia releases SOL results; mixed bag for Roanoke area students
It's the day teachers and students either wait hopefully for or dread. Standards of Learning test results for the past school year came in Tuesday. For math, a new test has seen some scores go way down. Let's just jump right into the numbers and look at...
Tags: Conservation, Environmental Issues, Academic Progress, Politics, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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WRAPUP 3-U.S. considers no-fly zone after Syria crosses nerve gas "red line"
Reuters* Moscow says U.S. evidence of poison gas "does not look convincing" * France says no-fly zone would need U.N. resolution * Rebel and opposition leaders seek sophisticated weaponry * Bashar al-Assad's forces making gains on ground * Cities of Aleppo...Tags: Weaponry, Free Syrian Army, Bashar Assad, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics
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How Obama crossed his own line on Syria after months of debate
ReutersBy Warren Strobel and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - President Obama's decision to arm Syrian rebels for the first time follows an intense, nearly two-year debate within the White House in which the president and his closest advisers...Tags: Weaponry, Central Intelligence Agency, Bashar Assad, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics
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WRAPUP 1-U.S. considering no-fly zone after Syria crosses nerve gas "red line"
Reuters* Chemical weapons use changes Obama's "calculus" * U.S. may consider no-fly zone from Jordan * Rebel and opposition leaders demand sophisticated weaponry * Bashar al-Assad's forces making gains on ground * Cities of Aleppo and Homs now focus of...Tags: Weaponry, Free Syrian Army, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Bashar Assad, Politics
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WRAPUP 4-U.S. to increase military support to Syria rebels
Reuters* Chemical weapons use changes Obama's "calculus" * U.S. estimates 100-150 killed by chemical weapons * Rebel and opposition leaders demand sophisticated weaponry * Bashar al-Assad's forces making gains on ground * Cities of Aleppo and Homs now...Tags: Turkey, Weaponry, Free Syrian Army, Bashar Assad, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Seminole teacher fired after sex arrest
SANFORD — A Seminole County teacher accused of having sex with two female students has been fired. The School Board voted Tuesday to dismiss Scott Kimbrough, a math teacher at Lyman High. The school district also has forwarded a complaint to the...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Winter Park, Science and Technology, Abusive Behavior, Students
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Aberdeen Central High School awards and scholarships
SOCIAL SERVICE AWARDS American Legion School Citizenship Awards: Brynn Flakus and Stetson Heirigs. Brown County Teen Court participants: Kaitlyn Bristlin, Michael Buchanan, Alex Grandbois, Brianna Haugen, Amanda Mages, Cassandra Poitra, Shelby...Tags: Daktronics Incorporated, Christianity, Entertainment, Arts and Culture, Intel Corp.
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Broward FCAT math scores disappoint
State test scores proved to be a mixed bag for Broward schools, with big gains on algebra exams, but disappointing middle school FCAT math results. The state released a giant wave of scores Friday, including FCAT scores for fourth through 10th grade, as...
Tags: Biology, Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Broward County, Northeast High School
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More scores for FCAT, end-of-course exams released | Search local results
The state Department of Education on Friday released the rest of the FCAT scores along with end-of course assessments. The scores for FCATs in Broward and Palm Beach counties were mixed, showing slight improvements in some areas and drops in others....
Tags: Biology, Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Palm Beach County, Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
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