tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post7786351450315607417..comments2023-08-25T05:18:29.312-06:00Comments on Madville Times: US News Ratings: Small Schools Rate Best in South Dakotacaheidelbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-59685507726512572532009-12-11T07:29:58.472-07:002009-12-11T07:29:58.472-07:00I appreciate that the methodology takes into consi...I appreciate that the methodology takes into consideration socio-economic factors affecting student scores on standardized tests, but I can’t help but believe they are still placing too much emphasis on how well college bound students perform on tests.<br /><br />I wonder if they could improve the ranking by measuring student creativity (pretty important if we are in a creative economy) and preparedness for the local economy (pretty important if want to stimulate our local economy). <br /><br />I’m not sure how we would generate those measures, but I think should factor into any school ranking system.Mikehttp://reimaginerural.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-64901674593035330382009-12-11T07:04:58.459-07:002009-12-11T07:04:58.459-07:00A solid arts program makes for a broader education...A solid arts program makes for a broader education. Plus, band teaches kids to walk and make music and the same time! That's got to be good for the brain.caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-42464516155708036722009-12-10T23:37:40.851-07:002009-12-10T23:37:40.851-07:00The one thing about the Miller school that has alw...The one thing about the Miller school that has always impressed me is the band. They have had the same band teacher for over 20 years and it shows. During games the band really blows the roof off the Miller Armory and the kids really appear to be having a fun time. It looks and sounds like something that would be fun to be a part of.Nick Nemecnoreply@blogger.com