FSBA #FridayFive – Week of Mar. 28, 2016

1.    Is teaching algebra as necessary as was once thought?  http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Is-algebra-an-unnecessary-stumbling-block-in-US-7209860.php 2.    Schools struggle with lead in water:  http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/27/us/schools-nationwide-still-grapple-with-lead-in-water.html?_r=0 3.    Sarasota’s Pineview among the 50 smartest public high schools in America:  http://www.businessinsider.com/smartest-public-high-schools-in-america-2016-3 4.    Innovative Uses of Technology in School Districts:  http://www.centerdigitaled.com/awards/digital-districts/National-Survey-Recognizes-School-Districts-for-Innovative-Uses-of-Technology.html 5.    Michigan high school offers taxidermy class:  http://www.usnews.com/news/offbeat/articles/2016-04-01/new-taxidermy-class-a-hit-at-michigan-high-school