Migrant Education News

All stories, 2001-2007

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Fall 2007

Funding reform needed to avoid crisis, says SPI

State superintendent agrees changes needed in math instruction, assessment

Family, Community Involvement Key to School Success

Statewide MSDR Conference Provides Training, Inspiration

Officials Explain Changing Migrant Health Programs

Mariachi Programs Helping Migrant Students Succeed, Parents Connect

Student Leadership Program Tries New Ideas

Search Begins for New Migrant Director

Space Academy ‘Experience of Lifetime’ for Cadets

 

Summer 2007

Big Things Expected from Student Ambassadors

Migrant Students Get 'Close Up' Look at Federal Government

NASDME Sees Positive Signs But Remaining Obstacles to Migrant Legislation

Immigrant’s Child Challenges National Education Conference

Washington Schools Demonstrate Success

Washington Migrant Health Care Lauded, But National System ‘Broke’

How to Keep Kids Out of Gangs

Mom, Daughter Pursue American Dream Together

SEMY Working to Enhance Migrant Student Success in PASS Courses

Migrant Students Facilitate Graduation with Summer PASS Courses

 

Spring 2007

Gangs a Threat to Families, Communities

Hispanic Students Learn Working within Political System more Powerful than Demonstrating

Success of Latino Students Essential for Success of America, Says Migrant Director

First Hispanic College President Trying To Open Opportunities For Latino Students

Sacrifices Make Migrant Families Stronger

Migrant Students Present Leadership Program at National Conference

 

Winter 2007

Officials Back Early Education: Thousands Attend January Conference

Attitude of Service Leads Local Migrant from Fields to White House

Former Migrant Students Achieving American Dream

EWU Partnership Expands Student Leadership Training

State Provides Insurance Options for Children

 

Fall 2006

Mexican Curriculum Helping Hundreds of Washington Residents

Teacher Changing Destiny of Students, Entire Warden Community

Latino Students Need More Help, Says Director

Program Supervisor Gives Tips on How to Prepare Winning Proposal

Conference Honors Top Students, Educators

New State Migrant Director Determined to Extend Benefits of Student Leadership Conference

Sacrifices Make Migrant Families Stronger

Washington Migrant Leader Lends Expertise to National Health Group

 

Summer 2006

Thousands Retake WASL in August: WASL records set in spring testing

New State Director Foresees Development of Exemplary Program

Migrant Students Overcome Obstacles to Success

Migrant Families Sacrifice for American Dream

Young Astronauts, Teacher High on Space Academy

National Work Group Addresses Migrant Health Issues

 

Spring 2006

Tri-Citian of the Year Epitomizes American Dream

LEAP Takes on Life of Its Own

Yakima Superintendent Honored for Overcoming Challenges

Schools Raising Goals for Grads

Banquet a Celebration of SLP Family

Washington Migrant Educators Share Insights at National Conference

Washington Students Honored in National PASS Center Report

Districts Find Ways to Boost Migrant Students’ Scores

Anaya Becomes Migrant Education Director

YOUR FUTURE, YOU DECIDE

 

Winter 2005

Veteran NYC Teacher Gives Advice with a Song

Dr. Bergeson Renews Challenge

Interim Director Wants to Enhance Migrant Student Options

Home, Where Academic Leadership Begins

Teachers, Students Honored for Extra Efforts

Migrant Students Share Stories of Tragedy, Hardship, Hope, Dreams

Migrant Student's Goals Education, a Better Life

New Life Discovered in New Land

Overcoming Obstacles a Challenge for Migrant Students

American Dream Meant Escaping Abusive Uncle

Family Frustrated with American Dream

Obstacles Make Migrant Student Stronger

Hardships, Obstacles Part of Migrant Lifestyle

Hundreds of Migrant Students Helped by Smilemobile

News Briefs

 

Fall 2005

Institute Shows Advantages, Techniques of Successful Dual-Language Programs

Migrant Student Pursues Dream to Walk on Mars

Re-Interviews Show Need For Care in Qualifying Migrant Students

Migrant Administrators Promote Student Success

Dr. Gómez Leaves for University Post

Leadership Conference Life-Changing for Staff, Too

Young Astronauts Flying High after Bumpy Start

Perseverance of Migrant Students an Example to All

Parent Involvement Benefits Students, Teachers, Families

Training Attendance Essential with Enhanced Health Record System

Briefs

 

Summer 2005

National Conference Unearths 'Hidden Gold'

Successful Skagit-Whatcom Conference in Jeopardy

'Miss Toliver' To Share Promising Practices

Dad of Top Educator Taught What Matters Most

SEMY Leadership Development Projects Take Root Around State

Migrant Students Need Parental Support

Former Migrant Students Show Way to Success

Migrant Program Face Funding Challenges Show Way to Success

Training Set for Migrant Health Program

Education, Information Keys for Migrant Families' Progress

Cinco de Mayo

BRIEFS

 

Spring 2005

Love, Innovation Keys to Top Teacher's Success

Educators Having Eyes Opened by MSIS Training

1,200 Hispanic Parents Turn Out to Support Yakima Education

Education Pays Big Dividends, Say Experts

Latino Students Lobby Legislators

Parents Worry as WASL Requirements Loom

Parent Leader Says Education Essential for Hispanics

Former Migrant Student Recalls Long Journey To American Dream

EWU Migrant Program Changing Lives

EWU Invites Latino Families to Cinco de Mayo Celebration

CAMP a Vital Part of Students College Life

CAMP Student Finds New Family at EWU

Migrant Health Program Focuses on Parent Education

Briefs

 

Winter 2004-05

Achievement Gap Narrowing

Promising Practices Conference Provides Teachers Energy, Hope

OSPI Team Reviews Most Promising Practices

D.C. Conference has Lasting Impact on Migrant Students

Binational Forum Seeks To Remove Migrant Barriers

Reading Expert Shares Strategies to Create Independent Learners

Educators Study How to Enhance Parent Involvement

Field Worker Says Extra Effort Worthwhile

Migrant Health Program Shares Innovative Efforts

Briefs

 

Fall 2004

Time to Match Results with Vision, says Director

Bridgeport Re-invents Education System

Migrant Students Don't Let Obstacles Stop Them

Sacrifice Worth It for Former Migrant Student

Migrant Education to Develop Model Schools

Space Camp Opens New World to Migrant Students

Exchange Program Benefits Teachers, Students, Schools

Salamanca Experience Changes Teachers' Technique, Lifestyle

Joint Initiative Promoting Spanish Language, Culture in Washington

Migrant Program Works to Improve Children's Health

NEWS BRIEFS

 

Summer 2004

Dr. Gomez Accepts Challenges Of National Leadership Role

Migrant Educators Urged to be 'Beacon of Light'

Small Manson District Sees Big Impact from Joint Preschool

Top National Teacher Follows Inspiration to Success

Elementary Students Excel in Dual-Language Program

Local Conferences Growing Leaders Across the State

Study Shows Traits Of Successful Families

Feds Eye Funding, Other Legislation for Migrants

State Develops Process to Comply with HIPPA Legislation

PASSport Training Enhancing Parent Skills

PASS Offers ‘4Ps: Plan, Pathways, Portfolio, Project’

Migrant Students Ask Parents, Educators to Give Them a Chance

Migrant Education Conference Draws Record Crowd

News Briefs

 

Spring 2004

Festival Growing to Tune of Mariachi

Leadership Program Helps Migrant Students, Future Teachers Succeed

LEAP Students Lobby Legislators

Students Proclaim Conference 'Life-Changing'

Walla Walla Partnership Grows Model Adult Education Program for Migrants

Migrant Health Program Attacks Dental Disease

NEWS BRIEFS

 

Winter 2004

Teacher, Student Two of a Kind

State Superintendent Urges Educators to Fight to Help Every Student Succeed

High School Principal Motivates Migrant Students

Promising Practices Conference Focuses on Dual Language

Migrant Students Risk All for American Dream

Techniques Help English Learners Excel in Mainstream Classes

Parents Key to Student Success

High School Migrant Students Need Parental Support to Graduate

Toppenish Volunteer Making a Difference

Migrant Health Program Responds to Needs

Briefs

 

Fall 2003

Former Migrant Student Uses Obstacles as Steppingstones

Washington Student Achievement Up, But 'Breakthrough' Efforts Still Needed

NCLB Provides Parental Rights in Education

MSRS Conference Emphasizes New Challenges Under NCLB

Program to Give Smile Back to Migrants

Migrant Students Inspired by U.S. Space Academy

Schools Must Bring Parents, Educators Together, Says Gomez

North Central MERO Reorganized

High-Achieving Migrant Students Honored for Overcoming Obstacles

Pasco's 'Stretched' School Day Helps Migrant Students

News Briefs

 

Spring 2003   

Crisis Looms in Migrant Health

Dr. Gomez Takes Leading Role in National Association

Good News, Bad News from Washington, D.C.

Superintendent Urges Educators to Light the Way

Top Students Recognized by Conference

Migrant Educator Makes Lasting Mark on Community

Washington Students WOW National Conference

Shining Star Dimmed for Lack of Funding

Summer School Can Be Exciting, Productive

Immigrants Playing Key Role in U.S.

Garcia Honored By Mexican Officials

Parents Urged to Promote Education

Kennewick District Invests in Parent Training Program

Migrant Student Career Fair A Big Success

NEWS BRIEFS

 

Winter 2003

Initiative Takes Aim at Achievement Gap

Tuition Bill Takes LEAP to New Heights

SkillsTutor Walks Students through Errors

Student Leadership Program Gathers Gold

Schools Find Computerized Curriculum a Valuable Partner in Classroom Instruction

Migrant Families Going High-Tech

Migrant Families Benefiting From Computer Program

State Official Cautions Against Excessive Use Of Computers

Migrant Health Provides Early Intervention

Migrant Health Adjusts to Changing Laws

NEWS BRIEFS

 

Fall 2002

Multi-Ethnic Think Tank Aims To Cut Achievement Gap

Student Leadership Program Strikes Gold

Migrant Student Inspired by Lofty Vision

Service Learning Helps Migrant Teens Excel

Migrant Lifestyles Break Stereotype

Top Students Seek Help To Escape Migrant Lifestyle

Financial Aid for College

Can your family afford to be without Health Insurance?

Early Learning Critical To Scholastic Success

Literacy Backpacks Provided To Prosser Migrant Parents

News Briefs

 

Summer 2002

State Superintendent Vows Successful Reform

Migrant Education Chief Calls For Major Reform

Expert Shares Vision For Successful Schools

Evidence Against Bilingual Education Full Of Holes

Institute Honors Migrant Educators For Extra Effort

Migrant Students Set Example of Excellence

Students Practice Leadership Skills Through Service

Parent Involvement Key to School Success

Migrant Education Health Program Sets Up Website

 

Winter 2002

Director Reviews State of Migrant Education

College Is The Ticket To Success, Says Former Migrant Students

NABE Legislative Director Worked Washington Fields

Mount Vernon Helps Newcomers Feel Welcomed

PASS PROGRAM HELPS MIGRANT STUDENTS OVERCOME MOBILITY OBSTACLES

PASS Contact Promotes Student Success

Connell Student Using PASS to Achieve Life Goals

Why Pursue More Education?

Parents must get involved for children to succeed

Migrant Health Program Focuses On HIV

New Grants to Enhance Migrant Education

BRIEFS

 

Fall 2001

Dual Language Immersion 'Program Of The Future'

Manson Elementary Sees Benefits for All Students In 2-Way Bilingual Program

Wenatchee Student Leadership Conference a Growing Success

Advocates Seen As Necessary Tool

Advocate Of The Year Says Key Is Communication

Migrant Students Become Heroes in Overcoming Obstacles

Migrant Students Look To The Stars

Program Shows that Even Illiterate Parents Can Help Children with School

Migrant Health Program Involves 81 Local Agencies

BRIEFS

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