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Georgia Class Size Information
*Education
GA HB 908 (Increases in Class Sizes effective 2010-2011)
*CLASS
SIZE-GEORGIA
(pdf file)
*HB 1358
- Truth in Class Size Act
This Act, known as the "Truth in Class
Size Act," changes certain provisions relating to maximum class size
requirements under the "Quality Basic Education Act" for kindergarten
through grade 12. For kindergarten through grade eight, the Act provides
specific maximum individual class sizes for each grade. The Act further
changes provisions for waiver of maximum class size under certain
conditions.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-182.
Effective July 1, 2006.
Report: Texas' middle school reading standards too low
Note: Article points out low reading and math
standards in GA and compares 16 southern states included in
Southern Regional Education Board report
Highly-Qualified Teachers Are Not Necessarily High-Quality Teachers
When My Child is Disciplined at School
A Guide for
Families|
Note: Phyllis Austin, Founder of In My Shoes, Inc.,
states that this is a good informative article. However, Mrs.
Austin gives this article a deficiency for failure to stress the
importance of documenting everything - early. In addition, Parents
should get advice from a legit parent education organization, like In My
Shoes, Inc., to learn about preventing and resolving conflict
effectively before the school yr. begins.
Strong American Schools?
High School Literacy: Quick Facts
ARTICLES ABOUT THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
NCLB Not closing racing gap
(link to NY Times)
pdf file
Grade Inflation-Q &
A
Grade Inflation
3 articles
1) Georgia
Students Guilty of Grade Inflation
2) Marks from teachers vary...
3) How students
did...
Fewer Student Available for Hope Scholarship by District/School
Twenty thousand (20,000)) fewer students received Hope Scholarships
american 'capital' - Spend it Wisely
In My Shoes' 5yr assessment state of education in georgiA
University System of Georgia Graduation Rates
GEORGIA STATE'S EDUCATION BY THE NUMBERS retrieved from www.georgiago.org
GEORGIA'S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE (Incl. comparisons with other states) - This article details the graduation rate of the 9th graders who entered high school during the 2000-2001 and graduated in 2005 (four tear later).
Getting Honest About Graduation Rates: How States Play the Numbers and Students Lose (Article-pdf file)
Georgia 2006 Summary of General Statutes Title 20 - Education