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Here is the good news for August 2008. |
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U.S. leads the world in global competitiveness
SOURCE: http://www.weforum.org
 The United States bests 131 ranked nations on the Annual Global Competitiveness Report for the second consecutive year. The report is published by the World Economic Forum.
"Educators deserve tremendous credit for preparing
our citizenry to achieve at the highest possible level
in global competition. This prestigious achievement
is conspicuously absent from the news and alarmist
debates about our public schools and our nation's ability
to compete globally. "
Scott Milder, President and CEO
Friends of Texas Public Schools
To order, please email shirsch@cambridgestrategics.com. Include your name, shipping address, phone number and number of posters you would like for your school or district. Donations to cover shipping costs are welcome. Donate online at www.fotps.org or mail to: Harker Heights P.O. Box 3526, TX, 76548. |
Texas sets record with all-time high average on ACT
Source: Texas Education Agency Web site
For the third straight year in a row, Texas public and private school graduates increased their ACT composite score, setting a new state record with an all-time high average of 20.7, even while the national average score dropped...
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Texas districts climb the ratings ladder!
Source: Texas Education Agency Web site 
From 2007 to 2008, the percentage of Texas school districts earning an Exemplary rating increased by 63% from 27 to 43; the percentage earning a Recognized rating soared 66% from 217 to 328; and, notably, the percentage rated Unacceptable plummeted by 66% from 56 to 37.
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Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly named Texas Public Schools Friend of the Year
Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines Chairman of the Board, President, & Chief Executive Officer, exemplifies a corporate leader who personally and professionally supports public education in Texas.
For this, Friends of Texas Public Schools is honoring him as its 4th Annual Texas Public Schools Friend of the Year.
"We are proud to recognize Mr. Kelly's legacy of commitment to, and support of, public education in Texas. His efforts represent the positive energy we believe is so desperately needed in our public schools," said Scott Milder, President and CEO of Friends of Texas Public Schools.
Mr. Kelly enthusiastically accepted the honor and invitation to attend a reception that will celebrate his contributions to public education, as well as the collective achievements of Texas public school educators and students. The reception is scheduled for Thursday, November 13th, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. For more details, table sponsorship information or ticket sales please contact Brandie Cleaver at brandie@fotps.org. "As a product of Texas public schools, I am honored to be recognized by an organization devoted to celebrating the good things that are happening in public education," Mr. Kelly said. "This is also a tribute to the people of Southwest Airlines who volunteer their time and energy to making a positive difference in children's lives." event details |
This month's featured sponsor
The Frontiers of Flight Museum offers a wide variety of educational programs all year long and welcomes school field trips. The Museum's Education Department presents a curriculum of tours and structured programs for school groups that are correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) requirements. Call (214) 350-3600, ext. 229 or contact welch@flightmuseum.com for details.
The Frontiers of Flight Museum was founded in 1988 to exhibit the priceless artifacts, documents and photographs of the History of Aviation Collection donated to The University of Texas at Dallas by the legendary aviation historian George E. Haddaway. Since 1988, the Museum has added to the Collection extensive artifacts dealing with the history of aviation from earliest days through today's modern military, commercial and aerospace vehicles.
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Test your TAKS readiness The following question is taken from the 11th grade TAKS test.
About 10% of the energy at one trophic level is
passed to the next level. What usually happens to the energy that is not passed to the next trophic level or used to carry out life processes?
A. It is given off as heat.
B. It is stored as vitamins.
C. It is used in reproduction.
D. It is used in protein synthesis.
answer: A. It is given off as heat. | |
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Remember to forward to coworkers, friends and family!
Friends of Texas Public Schools
Scott Milder, President & Chief Executive
P.O. Box 3526
Harker Heights, Texas 76548
Phone: 214-497-6411
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