Sherwood education is imperfect. We have both incredibly fulfilled students and those who are struggling; some who cannot stay awake in class and others who listen intently yet still face difficulty interpreting various teaching styles. At the heart of an education system filled with both dramatic success stories and tragic failures lies perhaps the most essential component of a classroom: … Read More
by Will Gavett ‘12 Dr. Joshua Starr, the new superintendent of MCPS, held a listen and learn event on November 21 at Sherwood where around 50 parents voiced their concerns with the county. At the event, Starr discussed how he plans to address issues of professional development for staff throughout the county. “Any good organization these days has to be … Read More
by Rebecca Stussman ‘12 The computer science department lost a great educator and advisor on September 9 when teacher Donna Thomas prematurely left during her third year at Sherwood for work in the digital marketing industry. Fortunately, she has been replaced with a teacher who knows Sherwood and has vast experience with technology education. John Way, who taught computer science … Read More
This year, the Obama administration launched “Race to the Top,” a program designed to spark education reform and effective teaching practices by awarding states who make significant improvements in their education systems with a federal grant. Around the nation, teaching quality and student preparation have become a major concern as schools face increasing scrutiny.