Class blogs
Lack of Students in Jackson School District
The biggest takeaway from researching Jackson Public Schools is the lack of students that they have. The current student total is 4,383. The total teacher count is 243. That’s equivalent to 18 students per teacher. On average, classrooms hover around 25-30 students per. Jackson city has a population of 31,000+ living in it currently. The […]
Read More“Dzien Dobry” is Polish for Hello
This time last year, May 2023 I was set to embark on a true journey of a lifetime. From early May 2023 to late June 2023, I and a few of my peers from the University of Michigan Dearborn bound together to study abroad in Gdansk Poland. This photo was taken during my flight to […]
Read MoreA look at Boston through my personal lense
We started our tour of Boston at Harvard University. This is the Harvard Library, known to be the oldest and largest library in the world. (Photo: Hebah Faraj) The Boston Harbor was a major trading port in the 1600s. The tour included a stop at the Boston Tea Party museum, where you can experience a […]
Read MoreThrough the Forest of Multimedia Journalism: My Growing Experience
The world of journalism is an ever-changing, ever-evolving environment. As technology is updated, so are the ways in which we both present and view newsworthy information. Chinese philosopher Lao Tsu wrote, “Every journey begins with a single step.” While my journalism journey did not begin with my recent multimedia journalism course at the University of […]
Read MoreWayne-Westland Community School District’s Declining Enrollment Doubles Statewide Losses
Student enrollment has been on the decline statewide for the past 12 years. In that time, Wayne-Westland Community School (WWCS) district has more than doubled the state’s percentage. Since 2011, WWCS student enrollment decreased by 24.5%, when there were 13,006 students. At the same time, state enrollment decreased by 10.3%. The district’s most significant decline […]
Read MoreA look back the semester: Hebah Faraj’s timeline
Overall, this class has been interesting for me. I learned a lot of new skills. My favorite part of the class was blogging, although difficult for me. I feel as though I have a lack of grammar knowledge and I know that it is important when blogging. However, blogging has given me the opportunity to […]
Read MoreWayne Westland Trends: Third Grade Students’ Math M-Step Results
Examining the math M-step results of third-grade students within the Wayne-Westland district over the last eight years provides valuable insights into the academic progress and trends within the district. By analyzing this data, educators, administrators, and stakeholders can identify areas of strength, pinpoint areas for improvement, and develop targeted interventions to support student learning and […]
Read MoreWayne Westland’s Strive for a Safe Environment
School safety is WWCSD’s top priority. Parents and students can worry less as the OK2SAY program launches for student safety. OK2SAY allows students to submit anonymous tips from bullying to weapons in the school. Like the If You See Something, Say Something, this program is a 24/7 service for students to access via an app […]
Read MoreVisuals and Trends: Third-grade M-step Scores (FPS)
Below is a grouped column chart of third-grade M-Step test scores in Farmington School District. Each labeled elementary school represents the third-grade M-Step scoring of each year. Compared to overall third graders’ M-Step testing, Hillside Elementary has the highest overall test scores for 2017-18 and 2020-21. The lower-testing elementary schools are J.A. Lanigan Elementary and […]
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