Minorities Driving Growth in D.C. Area (washingtonpost.com)
Asians, Latinos and other minorities accounted for two-thirds of the Washington region's recent population growth, according to new census figures that point to dramatic increases in counties well beyond the Capital Beltway.
The census figures, scheduled to be released today, cover the period from the 2000 Census to July 2003 ...
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Monday, September 20, 2004
Opening of the Museum of the American Indian
On Tuesday, September 21st, the long awaited Museum of the American Indian Museum will open its doors to the public. It is located at 4th Street and Independence Avenue, S.W. The hours are 10:00 a.m. until 5:00p.m. daily. With special events scheduled everyday during the opening week, crowds are expected. Visitors will need timed entry passes (similar to the Holocaust Museum). For further information check the museum's website www.americanindian.si.edu or call (202) 633-1000.
Friday, September 17, 2004
TOP 10 ESOL STUDENTS’ COUNTRIES IN MCPS
Office of Organizational Development
Diversity Development and Training Team
TOP 10 ESOL STUDENTS’ COUNTRIES IN MCPS
Countries - Number of Students
1. El Salvador 1409
2. Peru 540
3. Korea 422
4. Ethiopia 348
5. China 304
6. Mexico 300
7. Colombia 206
8. Bolivia 205
9. Brazil 192
10. Japan 181
Records updated last May 20, 2004.
Diversity Development and Training Team
TOP 10 ESOL STUDENTS’ COUNTRIES IN MCPS
Countries - Number of Students
1. El Salvador 1409
2. Peru 540
3. Korea 422
4. Ethiopia 348
5. China 304
6. Mexico 300
7. Colombia 206
8. Bolivia 205
9. Brazil 192
10. Japan 181
Records updated last May 20, 2004.
Friday, September 10, 2004
MPPI: The Maryland Public Policy Institute
MPPI: The Maryland Public Policy Institute
Getting Results: High-Performing, Low-Income Schools in Maryland
In Getting Results, the new education book from the Maryland Public Policy Institute, author Megan Farnsworth examines 12 high-poverty, high performing schools in Maryland to determine what philosophies and practices they use to bring success.
Schools in this study, which included Georgian Forest and Pine Crest elementary schools in Montgomery County, share many positive strategies such as staff collaboration, parent-teacher partnerships, varied instructional techniques, benchmark assessments, test-driven instruction, and strong administrative leadership.
You can purchase the book for $12.95 at the Maryland Public Policy Institute site.
Getting Results: High-Performing, Low-Income Schools in Maryland
In Getting Results, the new education book from the Maryland Public Policy Institute, author Megan Farnsworth examines 12 high-poverty, high performing schools in Maryland to determine what philosophies and practices they use to bring success.
Schools in this study, which included Georgian Forest and Pine Crest elementary schools in Montgomery County, share many positive strategies such as staff collaboration, parent-teacher partnerships, varied instructional techniques, benchmark assessments, test-driven instruction, and strong administrative leadership.
You can purchase the book for $12.95 at the Maryland Public Policy Institute site.
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Bilingual information on self esteem, body image, role models at ¡SoyUnica! ¡Soy Latina!
Bilingual information for girls at ¡Soy
Unica! ¡Soy Latina!
This website is developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration.
Unica! ¡Soy Latina!
This website is developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration.
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