Southern Elementary School serves 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
