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Parental Involvement & At-Risk Students Enrolled in Even Start Family Literacy Programs.
Life is what your creator gave you for free.
Style is what you do with it—Dr. Mae C. Jamison
There is presently a very dismal outlook for America's education system relative to the phenomenon of primary at-risk students and their academic achievement, classroom participation, homework completion, and attendance. Cardenas notes that many primary students have a 50 percent chance of becoming a part of the rate of attrition; that is, these students are at risk of exiting school and failing to complete their education with adequate skills levels. read more>>
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Dean Sybil Mobley
"Confidence Leads to Competence"
By Dilcy H. Hogan
Dr. Sybil Mobley was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. She earned a master's in business administration from the prestigious Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia in 1961 and a PhD from the University of Illinois in 1963.She began her career at Florida A&M University as a clerk-typist and later developed a Leadership Program with students who rank in the top five percent nationally.
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At-Risk Students Can Succeed
By Ernest "Rock" Jones
Mr. Jones is a thirty-two year veteran educator in Leon County. The Jacksonville native overcame adversity and decided early in life that he wanted to succeed and set goals and used strategies to reach his dreams. However, he is quick to point out that role models and mentors played a vital role in his life. As an administrator, he continues to reach back and mentor students that are considered at-risk. read more>>
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The Young Black Male Discovery Project
By Larry Thompson, Special Projects Coordinator, Leon County Schools
Thirty (30) young black males participated during the 2006-07 school year; young men with one or more grade retentions, FCAT scores below grade level expectation, behavior problems, and family or financial issues. read more>>
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The Beginning of Education
By Marvin J. Henderson, Ph.D.
Associate Superintendent Leon County Schools
Recently, as I reflected on the all the things that have meant so much for my family and me over my life, I began to draw comparisons about times, families, and expectations then versus times, families, and expectations today. read more>>
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Who was R. Frank Nims?
By Robert Brantley
R. Frank Nims Middle School was established in 1960 as a junior high school. The school was named after the late Robert Frank Nims, former principal of the original Lincoln High School in Tallahassee. Nims was born into one of the few established Black families in Tallahassee. read more>>
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Safety and your School Bus 2007-2008
By Art Pla, Director of Transportation
Going to the Bus Stop/Going Home from the Bus Stop, At the Bus Stop, Exiting the Bus, Don’t push and Parents, Be a Safety Example for your Children, Have a Plan. read more>>
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Some Keys To Rearing Academically
Talented Children
By Zachary B. Ansley
The question about how to rear good students is often asked. Even though, in my opinion, the two answers to this question may not be difficult, they do require consistent work. read more>> |
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BLOGS
Let's Talk Tallahassee, what’s your take on issues that are impacting the Capital City and surrounding areas. read more >> |
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