http://www.pdkintl.org/blog/2011/02/on-the-edge-in-the-center/ Notes from the leading association of educators Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:58:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.pdkintl.org/blog/2011/02/on-the-edge-in-the-center/comment-page-1/#comment-235 Jean Schmeichel Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:48:14 +0000 http://www.pdkintl.org/blog/?p=234#comment-235 Yes, if you live on the edge of a geographical area you can still be in the center of change. South Lyon Community Schools is on the edge of Oakland County, one of the richest counties in Michigan. However this rural district experienced financial collapse in the late 80′s and early 90′s and is still funded below the average for the State of Michigan. New leadership took the reigns and despite these obstacles this district is now one of the leaders in the State with student outcomes that are very competitive with districts who are financed at twice the student foundation grant.

]]> http://www.pdkintl.org/blog/2011/02/on-the-edge-in-the-center/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Christy Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:43:26 +0000 http://www.pdkintl.org/blog/?p=234#comment-157 Joan, thanks for sharing this story. It certainly helps put other school situations in perspective! Kashatok is concerned about so much more than passing a state test (which as testing season approaches, seems to be the only pressing concern).

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