Parkin earns Boardsmanship Academy honor from KASB
West Franklin USD 287 honors Mary Ann Parkin for achieving Level I in the Kansas Association of School Boards Boardsmanship Academy. She earned points by attending continuing education courses from KASB and the National School Boards Association, earning a specially designed certificate. The program, in its sixth year, rewards members who collect at least 50 points through workshops and seminars throughout the year.
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Maier completes Cosmosphere training with NASA tour
Zach Maier of Rantoul finishes Level 2 of the Future Astronauts Training Program at the Kansas Cosmosphere in Hutchinson. The weeklong camp includes a Houston trip to NASA Johnson Space Center, meetings with NASA staff, and space training activities. Local students earn honors at MidAmerica Nazarene University for spring 2001. Joseph Rogers of Wellsville makes President's List with a 4.0 GPA and 12+ credits. Sarah Branton of Garnett makes Dean's List with GPA 3.5 to 3.99 and 12+ credits.
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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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National NAEP math results show slow progress across grades
The 2000 National Assessment of Educational Progress finds only 25 percent of public fourth-graders and 26 percent of eighth-graders at or above proficient math levels. White students dominate top scores, while minorities and low income students remain underrepresented. the test also notes homework, computer use, and teacher prep relate to scores.
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Lippert Graduates From Friends University in 2001
Gregory M. Lippert of Ottawa was named to the Friends University graduating class of 2001 and earned a master’s degree in management information systems.
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Free developmental screening in Wellsville district
The East Central Kansas Cooperative in Education and USD 289 offer free developmental screenings for children up to age five in the Wellsville School District. Sessions occur monthly by appointment on Aug 16, covering hearing vision speech language thinking skills coordination personal social and self help. Call Kelly Easton or Katie Sullinger at 883-2996 for an appointment.
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Kansas fifth graders show mixed performance in national math test
Kansas fourth graders tied for sixth with Vermont and North Carolina while eighth graders tied for third with Maine on the National Assessment of Educational Progress math test. About 1,700 Kansas students from 100 schools participated in February 2000. Black and Hispanic students scored lower on average than white students, prompting Education Commissioner Andy Tompkins to call for closing the achievement gap.
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