Home Schoolers Outperform Public and Private Students, Study Says
A nationwide 1998 ERIC Clearinghouse study titled Home Schooling Works finds home schooled students scoring higher at all grade levels than public and private school peers. About 24.5 percent are one or more grades above level, with high schoolers who never attended other schools excelling. Tests used were ITBS for K-8 and TAP for 9-12, analyzed by enrolled grade rather than age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence M. Rudner
Eric Clearinghouse On
Cau
East Central superintendent earns high rating for growth
Dr. Anthony Constanzo, EC ISD superintendent for 18 years, received a Highly Proficient annual evaluation from trustees on January 18. Under his leadership, district scores rose on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills and the Texas Learning Index while dropout rates declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Constanzo
East Central Schools
East Central Trustees
Texas
Harmony
Sinclair
Texas Learning Index
Constanzo
Stockdale FHA Attends Region V Leadership Conference
The Stockdale Future Homemakers of America group joined the Region V Leadership conference in Corpus Christi January 27 29. Members Hannah Bird Jenny Bird Rachel Bird Monica Vidal Alicia Shaw Lucinda Rangel Heidi Wilkins Marcos Hernandez Jamie Kinz Shandra Martin attended and gained leadership experience through STAR Events workshops and regional sessions. Alicia Shaw placed sixth in senior Job Interview advancing to state in Fort Worth in April. Shandra Martin elected Region V vice president of records for 2000 2001. Saturday featured workshops speakers and awards with opportunities to network and gain practical knowledge for their chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockdale Fha
Corpus Christi
Hannah Bird
Jenny Bird
Rachel Bird
Monica Vidal
Alicia Shaw
Lucinda Rangel
Heidi Wilkins
Marcos Hernandez
Jamie Kinz
Shandra Martin
Texas Association of the Future Homemakers of America
Homemakers of America
Alicia
Fort Worth
House of Delegates
Stockdale High School
Association
Communications scholarships for women in media
Four college scholarships offered by the Association for Women in Communications target women pursuing media careers. Ajay Castro reentering women grants require a three year post high school gap and Bexar County enrollment. Michelle Lima Professional Journalist awards require Texas college enrollment. deadline March 20. Finalists announced in late April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Association For Women In Communications
Ajay Castro
Bexar County
Southwestern Bell Foundation
Michelle Lima
U.S
Bexar
San Antonio
Texas
Women In Communications
Denise Barkis Richter
Women In Communication
Wicsa.org
Falls City Green Sprouts 4 H reports January meeting
Falls City Green Sprouts 4 H Club led by President Megan Wright held its January meeting with pledges and prayers recited. Treasurer's report and minutes were read, top pecan sellers named, method demonstration winners announced, and members urged to prepare for the Karnes County Stock Show fundraiser due March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Zunker
Falls City Green Sprouts
Megan Wright
Brittany Morales
Carlotta Null
Allison Herber
Benny Joe Bordovsky
Michael Null
Candance
Chancie Galvan
Allison Gorzell
Blaise
Ty May
Lauren Pruski
Abby Fenner
Jessica Zimmerman
Karnes County
Falls City
San Antonio
Burn Ban Remains in Effect in Wilson County
Wilson County keeps its burn ban in force amid high fire danger. Contact the health and public safety office at 830-393-7346 for details and check with local towns for their burning ordinances through City Hall or the police department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Health and Public Safety Office
Police Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
School Bulletin Board
Iowa
Stanford
FEAST
Family Educators Alliance of South Texas
Blanco Road
State of
By Sandra G. Holland
Lions
Texas Lions
P.O. Box
Kerrville
Lionscamp.com
Ktc
Geeonline
Owooschool
Gvec.net
Karnesec.net
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative
Karnes Electric Cooperative
Stockdale
Amy Green
Kaitlyn Krawietz
WCN
Cathy Green
Wilsoncounty
Nhews.com
StarTech Computers & Graphics
Main Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!