May 2010, No. 9 - MetLife Foundation-NASSP Breakthrough Schools

Congratulations to the MetLife Foundation–NASSP Breakthrough Schools Class of 2010! This edition of Principal Leadership celebrates the group’s diversity, boundless energy, rich work ethic, and remarkable accomplishments.

Featured Schools

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Featured Schools
Brentwood High School: A School of Hope Track a five-year journey from "in need of improvement" to award winning.	Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School: Banishing Anonymity In a 900-student school, it is essential to know and teach every student.
Franklin Towne Charter High School: A Clear Vision and Concrete Plan Schoolwide data analysis and five-year professional development plans improve instruction.	Mater Academy Charter Middle School: Consistent Expectations A clear instructional focus in every classroom makes learning goals explicit to students.
Menominee Indian Middle School: A Community School With Voice and Heart Staff members' leadership took a school from underperforming to winning state recognition.	Park View High School: A World of Achievement A teacher-led equity facilitation team trains staff members to create culturally responsive classrooms.
Ravenswood Middle School: A Family-Oriented Learning Community Whatever it takes to support students in achieving their goals is what happens.	San Diego Met High School: Personalization as a Foundation Advisories are the core of the school, and teachers stay with students for four years.
San Miguel High School: Focus and Preparation A unique internship program enhances a traditional curriculum.	Tefft Middle School: Accountability and Performance Quarterly learning targets focus on giving students the education they deserve.
Breaking Ranks in Action: Students First The 2010 MetLife Foundation-NASSP Breakthrough Schools celebrate achievements through the implementation of Breaking Ranks reform philosophies. By Marlene Hartzman and Dianne Mero	Contact Information - 2010 Breakthrough Schools
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Columns
Cases in Point When one court rules differently on two seemingly similar cases, conclusions can be difficult to draw. By Kelley R. Taylor, Esq.	In My Opinion Getting a glimpse of yourself from another perspective is your key to identifying and correcting your weaknesses. By Matthew Alloway
Everyday Leadership Sustaining your progress in becoming a more rigorous school is possible even in tough economic times. By Ronald Williamson and Barbara R. Blackburn

Departments
Telling a new story From the Editor By Jan Umphrey	Bulletin Board May 2011
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Making Sense of
Mathematics
Michael Shaughnessy, president of
the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics, discusses the Common
Core Standards and stresses a
system of mathematics that focuses
on reasoning, sense making, and
connections.
By Jan Umphrey

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May 2010, No. 9 - MetLife Foundation-NASSP Breakthrough Schools

May 2010&#44; No. 9 - MetLife Foundation-NASSP Breakthrough Schools

May 2010, No. 9 - MetLife Foundation-NASSP Breakthrough Schools