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Students take standardized state and national tests that schools
use to benchmark for adjustment in curriculum and programs. One
administrator describes in this edition what schools across the
state have experienced in the shake-out period to new measures, such
as Common Core. It illustrates how schools must adapt to stay in
line with other schools and education standards. While still in flux
to the new measures, all Logan County schools are adapting and doing
well.
What is amazing about education in Logan County and our shared
fringe schools in the Olympia District to the north, is that it is
much more than just about 'the score.' It is easy to see after
viewing the diversity of topics chosen by administrators, the
intense focus on meeting the needs of every student as an individual
and the unity of students as a community, in a community.
Our education leaders not only aspire to educate our children in a
comfortable, safe environment using the best tools and programs, but
also are aiming to instill a sense of individual value, cultural and
aesthetic appreciation of the arts, while instilling a sense of
purpose and community.
At the lower grade levels there has also been new encouragement on
living a healthy lifestyle in balance with good learning behaviors.
At the upper grades, the focus is more of a finishing process with
the goal of developing responsible, compassionate citizens prepared
to enter the world.
Our classrooms, teaching methods and tools are ever changing,
especially with all the advancements in technology.
We thank all the administrators and teachers for being generous with
their time and allowing us this glimpse into the learning activities
taking place in our classrooms and schools.
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