Post by JB on Apr 11, 2008 18:45:07 GMT -6
www.ipsd.org/newsevents/news_item_detail.asp?id=18308
4/11/2008 (11:58:00 PM)
This morning, the faculty and students at Hill Middle School gathered at an assembly to accept the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform “Horizons Schools to Watch” award. One of only four Illinois school to win the award, this award reinforces the dedication and professionalism of Hill’s staff.
According to the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform press release: "Forty-seven exemplary middle-grades schools in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, and Virginia have been named “Schools to Watch” as part of a recognition program developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform.”
“Each school was selected by state leaders for its academic excellence, its responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adolescents, and its commitment to helping all students achieve at high levels. In addition, each school has strong leadership, teachers who work together to improve curriculum and instruction, and a commitment to assessment and accountability to bring about continuous improvement.”
See attached press release for more info…
www.ipsd.org/Uploads/news_18308_1.pdf
4/11/2008 (11:58:00 PM)
This morning, the faculty and students at Hill Middle School gathered at an assembly to accept the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform “Horizons Schools to Watch” award. One of only four Illinois school to win the award, this award reinforces the dedication and professionalism of Hill’s staff.
According to the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform press release: "Forty-seven exemplary middle-grades schools in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, and Virginia have been named “Schools to Watch” as part of a recognition program developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform.”
“Each school was selected by state leaders for its academic excellence, its responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adolescents, and its commitment to helping all students achieve at high levels. In addition, each school has strong leadership, teachers who work together to improve curriculum and instruction, and a commitment to assessment and accountability to bring about continuous improvement.”
See attached press release for more info…
www.ipsd.org/Uploads/news_18308_1.pdf
