tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038828360589919480.post2301091706249372996..comments2023-10-12T05:22:07.181-04:00Comments on The Prichard Blog!: Georgia makes 22!SPWestonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08602329486466534720noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038828360589919480.post-35193697044270443972010-07-09T18:41:11.695-04:002010-07-09T18:41:11.695-04:00It is great to see so many states "boarding t...It is great to see so many states "boarding the train." Through this whole process I have heard naysayers say that it will never happen. I am so glad the people who accomplish things are at the forefront and keeping the focus on kids and the griping far in the distance!Liza Hollandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038828360589919480.post-47659004078778943422010-07-09T12:22:29.329-04:002010-07-09T12:22:29.329-04:00http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2010/07/me...http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2010/07/meaning_of_leap_scores_a_myste.html<br /><br />This article about how state standards translate to college readiness in Louisiana illustrates the importance the common standards. It also illustrates of the meaning of "parental involvement for improved student achievement". Being an "involved parent" then means having knowledge, for example, that an apprentice score on the CATS test is equal to a 18 on the ACT and that their child will face several remedial college courses prior to earning any college credit, which increases the expense of going to college. Some parents wrongly jump to the conclusion that their child is not "college material", when in reality their child was just not properly prepared. And at age 19, that is a heartbreaking realization.Cindy Baumertnoreply@blogger.com