World Thinking Day, February 22, is a day of friendship, advocacy and fundraising for girls around the world. The theme for 2014 is “education opens doors for all girls and boys”. World Thinking Day is part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and is intended for girls to participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their associates in other countries.

Statewide Assessments Have Purpose
Statewide assessments measure progress, hold schools and teachers accountable, and provide important data that helps teachers with intervention and improvements. According to The 74, “Statewide