No Data is Better Than Bad Data

National Academic and Character Team Databits

This concept, underlying the Potential Outlier Report and the recent Alerts associated with the report, has inspired a lot of productive conversations regarding assessment and the meaning and use of the results. When we have predominately good data to work with, assessment results are used to provide instructional recommendations, group students, make judgments regarding progress to date, plan for the …

Lone Star Language Academy of Plano Celebrates IB Authorization and Changes Its Name to Imagine Lone Star International Academy

Noteworthy Imagine Schools in the news, Imagine Schools National Updates, Noteworthy

After over two years of planning, training, and dedication, Lone Star Language Academy is pleased to announce that it is now an authorized International Baccalaureate World Schools implementing the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). This marks a huge milestone for the young charter school, which was founded in 2017, and coincides appropriately with the school’s official name change. As of …

Three Imagine Schools Re-certified as 2023 State Schools of Character and 26 Schools Recognized for Promising Practices by Character.org

Noteworthy Imagine Schools in the news, Imagine Schools National Updates, Noteworthy

The end of the 2022-2023 school year provides another opportunity to look back and reflect on our character development journey so far. We are so proud and grateful for the dedication and passion of all school teams in sustaining the hard work of “developing character, enriching minds.” We salute all Imagine educators and staff throughout our regions for their commitment …

2023 National Character Essay Contest Winners Announced

Noteworthy Imagine Schools in the news, Imagine Schools National Updates, Noteworthy

Imagine Schools 17th Annual National Character Essay Contest came to a successful conclusion on April 13, 2023. We are proud of the many young Imagine Schools’ talented writers that participated in this year’s contest. With 45 schools participating (94%), and 205 entries, a panel of 17 judges read and were inspired by essays that demonstrated an understanding of complex maxims …

Imagine South Lake Charter School Launches Library on Wheels

Noteworthy Imagine Schools in the news, Imagine Schools National Updates, Noteworthy

Two Old School Buses Renovated into Libraries for Young Readers Students at Imagine South Lake Charter School will now head to the parking lot to choose their favorite library book. The school has transformed two old school buses into a library on wheels for young readers. The highly anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, was …

A Focus on Mindfulness Helps Cleveland Students and Teachers Ease Stress

Noteworthy Imagine Schools in the news, Noteworthy

It is no secret that the last three years have taken a toll on the mental health of many young people. In 2021 as schools returned to in-person learning, one local charter school, Imagine Bella Academy of Excellence, decided to do something about it. With financial support from Ohio’s Student Success and Wellness funds, they partnered with The Well, a …

Is STAR Helpful in Increasing my Student’s Performance on the State Test?

National Academic and Character Team Databits

We know that STAR provides excellent information for a teacher regarding their students’ and classes’ particular strengths and weaknesses and suggestions as to what are the next instructional steps to take on both levels. However, a question pops up at times regarding whether the instructional directions implied by an analysis of STAR results will optimally benefit the student and school …

Imagine Broward Celebrates New Facility Expansion with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Noteworthy Imagine Schools in the news, Noteworthy

Imagine Charter School at Broward celebrated their new 22,000 square-foot expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 16, 2023. The new facility, Soaring Hall, houses 12 additional state-of-the-art classrooms. Accommodating up to 240 students, the expansion increased capacity from 840 students to about 1,080. In addition to enhanced classroom spaces, the expansion includes a new high-school sized gymnasium/auditorium, providing …