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by Brad Best | Saturday, February 2, 2008
This year, we are fortunate to have 10 professional development
days built into the school calendar. We appreciate the
opportunity for this time in order to move the district forward at
a much quicker pace than if time is limited. Please see the
article "Initiatives
Take Time" for more thoughts on the utilization of these . . .
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Mr. Brad Best is the district's Director of Curriculum and Staff Development. He can be reached at his office at the High School at 643-2988, or via email at brad.best@connectseward.org . Kathy McLaughlin serves as the . . . read more
The administration of the School District of Seward conducted a
study of 15 schools in regard to staffing, curricular offerings,
and instructional units. This information will be used to
assist in the decision-making process for next . . .
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The Nebraska State Board of Education has recommended specific
learning standards in the area of math, science, reading, speaking,
listening, and social studies. These standards are recommended to
serve as the "backbone" of the school . . .
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As a progressive district, we continually read
the research related to instructional practices. We utilize great care in not
"jumping on the bandwagon" every time some new initiative receives
some press. Before
making any . . .
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During the 2005-2006 school year, the science curriculum was
evaluated and realigned with the state science standards. New
materials were selected and classroom assessments were redesigned
and evaluated to obtain data on how well our . . .
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Time is a very precious commodity. In this fast paced world, it
is most trying to find the time to be our very best. This holds
true not only in our personal lives, but in our workplace, as well.
Finding the time to do our best with all of . . .
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During the 2006-2007 school year, the social
studies curriculum was evaluated and realigned with the state
social studies standards. New materials were selected and
classroom assessments were redesigned and evaluated to obtain . . .
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Policy on Essential
Education
Approved August 8, 2003
The State Board of Education
believes that all students in Nebraska public schools should have
equitable opportunities for an essential education. An
essential education . . .
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