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DPSCD Non-Instructional Hiring Fair: Tuesday, August 21
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Detroit Public Schools issued the following news release:
Detroit Public Schools Community District will host a non-instructional hiring fair on Tuesday, August 21 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Mumford High School.
Apply today at: detroitk12.org/employment (http://xitenow.com/browse.php?u=Z1IWWrxIt4ugUJZ5yu0LYRo5vkoVdX%2FbVnUAMg%3D%3D&b=5)
Great non-instructional opportunities below:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
* Academic Interventionists
* Attendance Agents
* Dean of Culture
* Graduation Coaches
* School Culture Facilitators
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
* Clerical Positions
* Para-Educators
*
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DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Detroit Public Schools issued the following news release:
Detroit Public Schools Community District will host a non-instructional hiring fair on Tuesday, August 21 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Mumford High School.
Apply today at: detroitk12.org/employment (http://xitenow.com/browse.php?u=Z1IWWrxIt4ugUJZ5yu0LYRo5vkoVdX%2FbVnUAMg%3D%3D&b=5)
Great non-instructional opportunities below:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
* Academic Interventionists
* Attendance Agents
* Dean of Culture
* Graduation Coaches
* School Culture Facilitators
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
* Clerical Positions
* Para-Educators
*Security Guards
* Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Aides
* Substitute and Lead Custodians
* Food Service Assistants, Specialists and Attendants
* Noon-Hour Aides
* School Bus Attendants
In addition to the non-instructional hiring fairs, DPSCD will host the following Teacher Fairs for educators in all subject areas with current teacher certifications:
* Thursday, August 16 at 1 - 5 p.m. at Ben Carson High School
* Thursday, August 30 at 1 - 5 p.m. at Ben Carson High School
* Tuesday, September 11 at 5-7 p.m. at Randolph Career Technical Center
Board of Education of Baltimore County to Meet on Tuesday, August 21
TOWSON, Maryland, Aug. 16 -- Baltimore County Public Schools issued the following news release:
The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at its Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles Street, Building E, Towson, Maryland 21204.
The Board's regular open session will begin at approximately 4:45 p.m. The Board will then meet in closed session as permitted by law. The open session will reconvene at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend all open sessions.
The school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders. Accordingly,
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TOWSON, Maryland, Aug. 16 -- Baltimore County Public Schools issued the following news release:
The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at its Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles Street, Building E, Towson, Maryland 21204.
The Board's regular open session will begin at approximately 4:45 p.m. The Board will then meet in closed session as permitted by law. The open session will reconvene at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend all open sessions.
The school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders. Accordingly,all Board of Education meetings are live-streamed (http://www.bcps.org/video/liveStream.html) and can be viewed on the BCPS website, or on BCPS-TV (Comcast Xfinity channel 73, Verizon FiOS channel 34).
Visit the BCPS News Center (http://www.bcps.org/news/) and BCPS News Archive (http://www.bcps.org/news/releases.aspx) to explore more BCPS news!
All A-Board Meeting Hosted by Board Member Misha Stallworth on Aug 20
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Detroit Public Schools issued the following news release:
In an effort to better inform our community about what a school board does and the rules it must follow for public meetings, Board Member Misha Stallworth is hosting a series of All A Board meetings throughout Detroit about school board protocols and procedures. By attending an upcoming All A Board meeting, participants will learn about:
* The importance of a locally elected board
* Board meeting norms, rules and operations
* The impact of public comments
* Engagement and collaboration with the Board
Upcoming
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DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Detroit Public Schools issued the following news release:
In an effort to better inform our community about what a school board does and the rules it must follow for public meetings, Board Member Misha Stallworth is hosting a series of All A Board meetings throughout Detroit about school board protocols and procedures. By attending an upcoming All A Board meeting, participants will learn about:
* The importance of a locally elected board
* Board meeting norms, rules and operations
* The impact of public comments
* Engagement and collaboration with the Board
UpcomingMeeting
* Monday, August 20 @ 5:30 p.m.
Renaissance High School * 6565 W. Outer Drive.
2018 All A Board Meeting Schedule
* Monday, December 3 @ 5:30 p.m.
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School * 7635 Chatham
For questions or to request special arrangements, please contact the Board Secretary: Karen Morgan (313) 873-7860 or karen.morgan@detroitk12.org (http://xitenow.com/browse.php?u=Z1IWWrxIt4ugUJZ5yu0LYRo5uEgLbXXMTz9cdifYs1s0Qvi7Cx1XHWtAkM6v8ccD2osaNLNxRQxApIimGYTwwVTMO4Ooe%2BnQXgp8csCwcGibMz8QcpN2%2B%2BM5aGGEc7a7R5UkTkwosSgzdv8FFoDFMKMdshQZbH8u1jHwdpI45fPtAYZGt0nkdIwt6b%2BN&b=5).
Download event flyer: DPSCD_ALLABOARD_MEETING_APRIL172018 (http://xitenow.com/browse.php?u=Z1IWWrxIt4ugUJZ5yu0LYRo5uEgLbXXMTz8ZNjuD8wV4CKf5CwlLHSlA2d%2FvooVWz8lPZehcezguiLiUIa3Vrnn0RKWYV97xJy5XWP2UUhe%2FFn1PIY40t6wlYHA%3D&b=5)
School Board Members, Superintendent and Staff Welcome Students and Families
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 15 -- Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Today, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) welcomed students to the 2018/19 school year. Broward County School Board members and BCPS Superintendent Robert W. Runcie spent the first day visiting many schools across the District, greeting students, families and staff. Throughout the day, the focus for schools was on safety and security, and ensuring a smooth start to the new school year.
"It was great seeing and speaking with our students and staff today. Our school
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 15 -- Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Today, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) welcomed students to the 2018/19 school year. Broward County School Board members and BCPS Superintendent Robert W. Runcie spent the first day visiting many schools across the District, greeting students, families and staff. Throughout the day, the focus for schools was on safety and security, and ensuring a smooth start to the new school year.
"It was great seeing and speaking with our students and staff today. Our schoolemployees are excited to welcome everyone and we're looking forward to starting the new school year," said Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. "While our shared healing and recovery from the tragedy earlier this year continues, we are committed to coming together and healing as a community. Our mission remains doing everything in our power to provide students and staff with safe and secure learning and working environments."
BCPS has taken numerous steps regarding enhancing safety and security. Among these actions, the District has:
* Developed, with tremendous support from the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) and our municipal partners, plans to ensure every District school had a certified law enforcement officer or armed guardian assigned for the first day of school.
* Upgraded real-time surveillance camera systems at all District schools and expedited Single Point of Entry projects
Districtwide, which use fencing and door systems to limit campus access for visitors to one entrance.
* Engaged an external security firm to complete a risk assessment of all schools, which will ultimately include recommendations for additional security enhancements. The first phase is completed.
* Reinforced with all schools safety and security protocols, including diligently monitoring and enforcing safety operations, such as locking exterior doors, classroom doors and gates throughout the day.
School Board members and Superintendent Runcie wrapped up first day activities with a news conference at the Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center. To watch the news conference, visit https://eduvision.tv/l?eALAmD.
In addition, to watch a video wrap-up of first day highlights, visit https://eduvision.tv/l?eALRDD.
New Accountability Ratings Show Tremendous Gains in Dallas ISD
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 15 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release:
Accountability ratings released today by the Texas Education Agency show that Dallas ISD is making tremendous gains.
The new state accountability system known as "A through F" grades school districts on student achievement, school progress/growth, and closing the achievement gap. Dallas ISD received a "B" letter grade and is home to six of the 12 schools that achieved the highest-possible score on the 2018 STAAR test, according to the TEA.
"We are proud of our tremendous gains in Dallas ISD, and
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DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 15 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release:
Accountability ratings released today by the Texas Education Agency show that Dallas ISD is making tremendous gains.
The new state accountability system known as "A through F" grades school districts on student achievement, school progress/growth, and closing the achievement gap. Dallas ISD received a "B" letter grade and is home to six of the 12 schools that achieved the highest-possible score on the 2018 STAAR test, according to the TEA.
"We are proud of our tremendous gains in Dallas ISD, andour families, teachers and staff should feel great accomplishment in what we have done together," Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said. "But this is not the finish line, we have just started this race. We still have much more work to do."
Recent data continues to prove Dallas ISD schools are trending upward in academic achievement across multiple measures, with 66 percent of its campuses scoring 80 percent or higher on the new grading system. The scores are another indication that Dallas ISD students continue to narrow the achievement gap between the district and the state. A steep turnaround of Improvement Required campuses-- coupled with strong performances in both reading and math--are significant achievements that can be attributed to the district's rise.
Other factors for the district's growth include the expansion of the collegiate academies, schools of choice, early learning programs, and a strategic compensation initiative that rewards teacher excellence.
Rising Academic Achievement in Dallas ISD includes:
* Dallas ISD is home to six out of 12 schools that received the highest possible score of 99 on the 2018 STAAR.
* Dallas ISD achieved a steep decline in the number of Improvement Required campuses, from 43 in 2013-2014 to four in 2017-2018.
* More Dallas ISD students are meeting state standard on the STAAR exam, narrowing the gap between the district and the state:
- 2013-2014: 27% Dallas ISD; 39% State
- 2017-2018: 40% Dallas ISD; 47% State
Cincinnati Public Schools Welcomes Back Students With New Program
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news release:
Cincinnati Public Schools welcomed back 35,000 students Wednesday, offering a new program specially designed for each school.
Vision 20/20 is aiming to help each neighborhood focus on a specific area in learning that works for it.
Evanston Academy is focusing on career readiness, providing students with real world experiences to help them prepare for the future.
View the coverage at WLWT. (https://www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnati-public-schools-welcomes-back-students-with-new-program/22733895)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: A Middle School Alternative
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news:
Middle school students who are struggling to succeed in a traditional classroom will have a new alternative beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, thanks to a partnership between Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and nonprofit agency Thompson Child & Family Focus. Rather than sharing school space with high school students in alternative programs, the middle school students will attend an alternative school at the agency's campus in Matthews.
The new program is intended to more comprehensively address the
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news:
Middle school students who are struggling to succeed in a traditional classroom will have a new alternative beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, thanks to a partnership between Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and nonprofit agency Thompson Child & Family Focus. Rather than sharing school space with high school students in alternative programs, the middle school students will attend an alternative school at the agency's campus in Matthews.
The new program is intended to more comprehensively address theneeds of middle school students in alternative programs. They will be taught by CMS teachers and participate in therapy sessions with Thompson clinicians to address their needs more directly. The program will integrate mental health into the academic structure in order to address underlying causes of classroom misbehavior.
"We are very pleased to be working with Thompson to help our middle school students with particular social and emotional challenges," said Dr. Clayton Wilcox, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. "An integrated academic and mental health model will help us better reach students who have specific difficulties that are hindering their development."
The Thompson site where students will attend school has five large classrooms, a library/computer room and observation areas, as well as small meeting rooms for therapy sessions, medical appointments and speech/occupational therapy.
Like many districts across the country, CMS is reevaluating the efficacy of disciplinary measures that take students out of the classroom. The Thompson partnership will allow the district to address students' individual behavioral, social and emotional struggles without disrupting academic progress. The Thompson program is part of a larger district-wide effort to more fully meet the social and emotional needs of students, including the use of restorative practices, building caring school communities and adding sites for short-term suspension.
"We have placed significant energy this last year into meeting the needs of the community more directly," said Thompson President/CEO Will Jones. "This partnership is the beginning of many new ways Thompson is increasing our efficacy as we continue to redefine the way we serve the needs of Charlotte's children and families today."
The district signed a five-year, shared-use agreement with Thompson at a total annual cost of $105,152. The agreement was approved by the Board of Education on July 20.
