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Communication Is A Field That Needs Dramatic Improvement

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Communication

Communication is another field that needs dramatic improvement. We are just beginning to see the power of the computer network and all that it will bring to improve teaching and communications. Already it has increased the ease of teacher-administrator communication, which is essential to keeping teachers happy and informed.

Our progress at Dougherty Middle School has been significant; however, we are still climbing. Thus there remains much work to be done.

Dougherty International Education Middle School (DIEMS) is the first school in the school district to offer a comprehensive International Studies curriculum for middle school students. Under the leadership of Dr. Sally Whatley, superintendent, the Dougherty County School System developed a system plan that allows interested students to follow an international studies curriculum academic track beginning at International Studies Elementary Charter School continuing through Dougherty International Education Middle School and ending with graduation from Dougherty Comprehensive High School.
Traditional academic subjects are a part of the program, but it also emphasizes the interrelatedness of knowledge and skills through a trans-disciplinary program of inquiry. The IB curriculum framework and methodology are planned around carefully selected interdisciplinary thematic units that are relevant and significant to students and that help students develop in-depth understanding of issues and concepts. The

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