Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Model High wins Governor's Cup for SAT scores

Gov. Sonny Perdue speaks to Model High students today. Model High School today became the second local high school to win the Governors Cup, which recognizes impressive gains in SAT scores.

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Strategies to overcome that sophomore year slump

Strategies to overcome that sophomore year slump
Q. My son had a pretty good year as a high school freshman, but he's now struggling as a sophomore. It's not just the increased amount of work; it's his lack of enthusiasm for school in general. Is this sort of thing common? How can I help him?

The long road back

The English High School, a historic icon and once one of Boston's premier learning institutions, has become one of the city's worst schools. This year, it must improve or face closure. This story is the first of several about the students, teachers, and headmaster at English as they try to reverse the school's troubled course. Read the rest ...