Case Studies
For more than 20 years, superintendents, principals and other educators have trusted VIF teachers to deliver quality educational programs and meet the needs of all of their students.
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VIF teachers boosts ESL parent involvement CHALLENGE: Students succeed when their parents play an active role in their education. But at Spring Creek Elementary School in rural N.C., parents of the school's ESL students – 40 percent of the school's enrollment – seemed less involved in their children's educations. Charles Ivey and his staff wanted to know why. |
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Principal keeps pace with shifting demographics CHALLENGE: As urban Gwinnett County has expanded, so have the myriad cultures in its schools. At Sweetwater Middle School, 93 percent of students are of a racial or ethnic minority. To ensure all students felt welcomed at Sweetwater, Eaton needed to build a faculty whose cultural experiences mirrored those of her students. |
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Academy prepares students for 21st-century jobs CHALLENGE: In the 21st century, the challenge of the global economy requires schools to prepare today’s students to be competitive in a much bigger arena than before. A high-quality education cannot omit a strong international education, which students will need to become successful citizens and leaders. |
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Elementary principal brings big-city experiences to rural students CHALLENGE: The socio-economic status of many students in rural Hoke County often limits their opportunities to travel. Still, a veteran educator wanted to inspire in her students a curiosity about the world outside of small-town Raeford. It was her hope that international and inter-cultural experiences would engage her students and fuel their passion for learning. |