Monday, October 7, 2013

Massachusetts Schools Rank Among The Best In the World!

Many schools in America are struggling to keep up with many other parts of the world, but not Massachusetts.  While most school systems are fighting for lower standards and easier standardized testing, Massachusetts decided 20 years ago to embrace higher standards and now is home to some of the best schools in the world.  They also do not have the burden of  "state takeover" hovering over their heads.

Read about them here!
http://www.golocalworcester.com/news/top-stem/

I really am interested in the STEM style education program.  I think Petersburg has a long way to go before evoking such changes, but I think it is the future of schooling in America.

Read more about STEM here!
http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2013/10/07/ut-profs-get-16m-to-study-success-of.html