What I learned from Multimedia Journalism for the Winter 2024 Semester!
I would like to say that this class has been very interesting. I have learned so much about journalism, thanks to Professor Nancy Hanus. I didn’t know there was so many parts to multimedia journalism. I learned how to blog which was interesting because I’m not a blogger or a reader of blogs. I am […]
Read MoreStrong Decline in Wayne-Westland Community Schools 3rd Grade Math M-STEP Scores
The Michigan Student exam of Educational Progress, also known as the “M-STEP,” is a standardized exam administered in the state of Michigan. Depending on the grade level, it evaluates students’ abilities in academic subjects including Social Studies, Science, Math, and English Language Arts. Looking specifically into the Wayne-Westland Community Schools District, we can see a steep decline […]
Read MoreFalling Short: Wayne-Westland Community School’s Third Grade Math M-Step Scores Don’t Measure Up
Educational assessments provide a snapshot of how students are progressing in a variety of subject areas. The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-Step) is among several assessments used annually to test the student progress in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. According to the Michigan Department of Education (MDOE), it is “designed to gauge […]
Read MoreExploring Graham Elementary School: A Personal Reflection
Graham Elementary (also known as P.D. Graham) is a public school in the Wayne-Westland district consisting of 423 students. It is located at 1255 S John Hix Rd, in Westland, Michigan. The school offers grades PK-5, and provides a nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and social-emotional growth for its diverse student body. Graham […]
Read MoreWayne-Westland Community District Schools Social Media
The social media presence of the Wayne-Westland Community School District is actively maintained on several platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. There is an effort to keep the community informed and interested, as shown by the frequent updates of news, events, and other community-related content posted on these channels. For example, the district regularly posts […]
Read MoreJohn Glenn High School
Located in Westland, Michigan, John Glenn High School is a public high school. It is a part of the Wayne-Westland Community School district. It is a part of Dearborn Heights, Inkster, Westland, and Canton Township. The 2021-2022 school year had a count of about 1,634, and it was founded in 1964. The current principal is Eric McCalla, […]
Read MoreIt’s a Social World: Wayne-Westland Community Schools Takes to Social Media
In a society driven by view and likes, it makes sense for even public schools to leverage the various social media platforms to engage with students, parents and the community. Wayne-Westland Community Schools (WWCS) is right in the mix of social engagements with their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even a YouTube channel. And unlike this […]
Read MoreWayne Memorial High School
Located in the heart of Wayne, Mi, Wayne Memorial High School is one of two high schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. Their mascot is the “Mighty Zebra.” WMHS is the host to 1,368 students from 9th-12th grade. Wayne’s bold mission statement is “Success is the only option for our students. We have Wayne […]
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