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Farrell, Patricia L.; Seifert, Kim Allan – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2007
This chapter presents lessons learned from a community college in Arizona in implementing dual-enrollment partnership programs.
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Dual Enrollment, Community Colleges, High School Students
Reese, Susan – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 2006
This article discusses the academic success of CTE students in Arizona which is making a solid case for the role of career and technical education in America's high schools. When the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) issued its position paper, "Reinventing the American High School for the 21st Century," it contained…
Descriptors: Career Education, Technical Education, Academic Achievement, High Schools
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Stokrocki, Mary – SchoolArts: The Art Education Magazine for Teachers, 2006
At the NAEA conference in Minneapolis, Carpenter and Sessions asked, "What are we teaching, especially about ceramics?" Art educators are often criticized for leaving out historical context when teaching studio art. In this article, the author offers guidelines, based on national and state art standards, and share the results of teaching…
Descriptors: Ceramics, Archaeology, Architecture, Studio Art
Arizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 2000
This document presents the following technology standards adopted by the Arizona Board of Education: (1) students understand the operations and functions of technology systems and are proficient in the use of technology; (2) students understand the social, ethical, and human issues related to using technology in their daily lives and demonstrate…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Arizona Department of Education, 2006
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards High School (AIMS HS) is an assessment program that measures high school students' achievement of the Arizona Academic Standards adopted by the state Board of Education in three subject areas: reading, writing, and mathematics. All students in high school are required to participate in AIMS HS testing.…
Descriptors: Test Items, Scoring, Academic Standards, Writing Tests
US Department of Education, 2007
This guide is part of a series produced by the U.S. Department of Education, and it builds on two previous works: "Successful Charter Schools" (ED493615) and "Charter High Schools Closing the Achievement Gap" (ED494482). It profiles seven K-8 charter schools that are making headway in narrowing gaps in achievement. It examines…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Educational Innovation, Academic Standards, Academic Achievement
Adam, Michelle – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2007
John Merrow, president of Learning Matters, Inc., has been reporting on K-12 education since 1974, but only recently has he begun to draw attention to higher education. This award-winning broadcaster is shedding light on the underbelly of higher education--and is arguing that something must be done before it's too late. This article presents the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Low Income Groups, College Students, Paying for College
Amos, Jason, Ed. – Alliance for Excellent Education, 2007
"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) NCLB Turns Five: Key Players in Reauthorization Process Celebrate Fifth Anniversary of Landmark Education Law, Begin…
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Public Education, Newsletters, Federal Government
Rist, Marilee C. – Executive Educator, 1992
The Bio-Prep Program, a seven-year-old experiment at Tuba City (Arizona) High School, is transforming the futures of "average" Navajo and Hopi eighth graders while offering insights for educators everywhere. Under Manuel T. Begay's direction, the program offers a high-powered, accelerated academic program featuring innovative mathematics…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, American Indian Education, Cultural Differences, Enrichment Activities
Arizona Department of Education, 2007
This publication contains Arizona public schools' academic standards for grade 5. The contents of this document include the following: (1) The Arts Standard 2006--Grade 5; (2) Comprehensive Health Education/Physical Activity Standards 1997--Essentials (Grades 4-8);(3) Foreign and Native Language Standards 1997--Foundations (Grades 4-8); (4)…
Descriptors: Health Education, Physical Activities, Grades (Scholastic), State Standards
Arizona Department of Education, 2007
This publication contains Arizona public schools' academic standards for grade 2. The contents of this document include the following: (1) The Arts Standard 2006--Grade 2; (2) Comprehensive Health Education/Physical Activity Standards 1997--Foundations (Grades 1-3); (3) Foreign and Native Language Standards 1997--Foundations (Grades 1-3); (4)…
Descriptors: Health Education, Physical Activities, Grades (Scholastic), State Standards
Arizona Department of Education, 2007
This publication contains Arizona public schools' academic standards for grade 4. The contents of this document include the following: (1) The Arts Standard 2006--Grade 4; (2) Comprehensive Health Education/Physical Activity Standards 1997--Essentials (Grades 4-8); (3) Foreign and Native Language Standards 1997--Essentials (Grades 4-8); (4)…
Descriptors: Health Education, Physical Activities, Grades (Scholastic), State Standards
Arizona Department of Education, 2007
This publication contains Arizona public schools' academic standards for grade 6. The contents of this document include the following: (1) The Arts Standard 2006--Grade 6; (2) Comprehensive Health Education/Physical Activity Standards 1997--Essentials (Grades 4-8); (3) Foreign and Native Language Standards 1997--Essentials (Grades 4-8); (4)…
Descriptors: Health Education, Physical Activities, Grades (Scholastic), State Standards
Arizona Department of Education, 2010
As part of compliance with with the federal No Child Left Behind Act, this document presents the State Report Card of Arizona for 2009-2010. The report card provides tables relating to percentage of students who passed AIMS in Arizona by subject and grade. The tables shown in this document include: (1) Mathematics Grade 3; (2) Reading Grade 3; (3)…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Definitions, Educational Improvement, Federal Programs
Arizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 2000
This report contains results of Arizona's Instrument To Measure Standards, administered in grade 10 in Spring 1999 and reported in an updated version in this report of March 2000. For each high school, the following information is provided: (1) number of students in the summary; (2) the mean scale score; (3) the median score; and (4) the percent…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, High School Students
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