Standardized tests gain weight in area schools
Teachers at Sandidge School in Tinley Park use jingles pep rallies and countdowns to prep students for IGAP and ISAT tests. Districts rely on scores to promote students place courses and guide graduation while public interest grows in comparing performance across districts and states.
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Sandidge School
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Barbara Mackey
Blue Island-Crestwood
Mackey
Stanford
Iowa
MAT
Susan Shea
Illinois Education Association
Shea
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
State Board of Education
Glenn “Max” McGee
Peter Cookson
Columbia University
Cookson
Illinois General Assembly
Sandidge
Susan Casey
Casey
Young and Junior Medics Class By St James Hospital
St James Hospital and Health Centers with the Dr Charles E Gavin Foundation offer a Young and Junior Medics program for grades three through eight. A February 13 field trip to Hope Children's Hospital in Chicago includes heart health discussion and a hearts presentation. Participants meet at 1 p.m. at St James and must return signed parental consent.
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St. James Hospital and Health Centers
Dr. Charles E. Gavin Foundation
Hope Children’s Hospital
Chicago
St. James
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