Only 27% of aspiring teachers could pass the math tests. If you have any doubts why fuzzy math, everyday math, new math or whatever name the education schools come up with. Money is not going to solve this problem. Competition, alternative certifications and real world experienced teachers will have the greatest impact.
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Several District 46 parents have been asking the school board to hold a community forum. The Daily Herald is finally reporting this story:
District 46 resident Shannon Smigielski said she and other parents want elected board members to host a proper forum so there can be give-and-take on major issues such as spending. Smigielski said [...]
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Illinois schools: Schools across Illinois freeze salaries for top [...]
This coming Friday, May 8th, there will be a blogger meetup at Carlucci’s Restaurant in Downers Grove, IL. This event is sponsored by the Sam Adams Alliance and Illinois Review. The event runs from 10 am – 4 pm and will feature Award Winning Investigative Journalist, Trent Siebert. Trent, now of the Texas Watchdog, is [...]
There is a school board meeting tonight at Grayslake Middle School. One topic being discussed is the Superintendent’s contract. Please attend if you want your voice heard.
I’d like to suggest that the school board freeze pay or at least tie ti to CPI during these economic hard times. Woodland District 50 just [...]
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There is a website that allows students and parents to rate their teachers. It is RateMyTeachers.com. Here are direct links to Grayslake schools that had a listing:
Avon
Grayslake Middle School
Meadowview
Grayslake High School
Illinois Schools
