WesternA Note from Western Region VP Al Mijares
Found in Western News
Mar. 2012
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VP Al Mijares |
Greetings!
It’s been an exciting spring across the region as more students are finding paths to college and career readiness, in many cases because of access to important work at the College Board.
This spring, the College Board collaborated with the Idaho Department of Education to offer the SAT® to the state’s 20,000 high school juniors. Roadtrip Nation supported this effort by sending a team to rally students on high school campuses throughout the state. Together we are raising awareness of postsecondary opportunities and increasing aspirations for life after high school.
More than 170 test center supervisors trained to administer the SAT, and during four higher education workshops across the state, admission, advising and registrar professionals were introduced to the SAT and ACCUPLACER® offerings.
Pilot Program to Expand AP® to 200 More California Schools
Found in Western News
Apr. 2012
A new College Board initiative will bring AP® courses to about 200 public schools in California that currently offer few or no AP courses but have students with strong AP potential.
The California AP Potential Expansion (CAPE) initiative supports a state law passed in 2011 that encourages all public high schools to offer at least five AP courses.
“I firmly believe in the idea that education is the greatest equalizer, and having access to AP classes provides greater opportunities for our students. We need to ensure that all of California’s students are afforded access to these types of courses and the opportunities they bring. This program is a strong first step in that direction,” said California State Sen. Ed Hernandez.
Washington Teacher Among Winners of Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing
Found in Western News
Apr. 2012
Ken Olden, a high school English teacher in White Swan, Wash., is among six teachers who were each awarded one of the seventh annual College Board Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing, which recognize exceptional teachers for using innovative methods to inspire their students to write. The award was created to support teachers and to thank Bob Costas, the Emmy Award–winning broadcaster and author, for his generous public service work on behalf of the National Commission on Writing. Each winner receives a grant of $3,000 to support her or his innovative work.
“All of us remember a teacher who changed our lives at one point or another, and it is a pleasure to recognize these six outstanding individuals for the positive impact they’ve had on so many students. It is especially gratifying to honor those teachers who have dedicated their careers to the art of writing. The ability to write clearly and effectively will be a hallmark of success in the 21st century, and we must do everything we can to ensure that our students are masters of the craft. These six teachers are leading the charge, and today we all thank them,” said Gaston Caperton.
