Education Week: Leadership And Management

Miss. Schools Chief Selected

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Tom Burnham, who led Mississippi's public school system for five years in the mid-1990s, has been chosen to return to the position.

Former Apple Executive to Lead U.S. Ed-Tech Office

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

The appointment draws praise from educational technology advocates, some of whom had worried whether the position would be filled.

Elections Expected to Affect School Policy

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

From ballot measures with funding implications to high-profile mayoral races, school issues factored into a number of state and local races.

Without a Penny More

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Districts can increase their support for classroom instruction even in tough times, writes Ron Steiger, who shows how his district did it.

Opponents of Wake County Plan for Economic Diversity Sweep Board

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

A coalition of Wake County, N.C., school board candidates opposed to the district's economic-diversity policy has completed a sweep of seats in this year's elections.

Louisiana School Boards' Group Urges Rejection of 'Race to Top'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

The Louisiana School Boards Association is encouraging its members not to participate in the federal Race to the Top program.

Report Calls for Improvements to 'Human Capital' Practices

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

A national task force says states and districts must pay new attention to the 'people side' of education.

Los Angeles Leaders Rethink Plans For Parent Input on Changes

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Leaders in the Los Angeles Unified School District have backtracked on a plan that would have allowed parents to "trigger" changes at their children's schools.

Ore. Activist Says Teachers' Unions, Opponents Lied About Him

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Sides Argue Over the Release of Maine Teacher Stats

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

A new law that allows the state department of education to publicize how many complaints have been filed against teachers is being called inconsistent.

N.J. Gov.-Elect Says Education a Priority

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

W.Va. BOE Takes Over Grant County Schools

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Mo. Education Leaders Discuss Future of Schools

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Crisis in School Leadership Seen Brewing in California

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Policy experts say the state lacks comprehensive human-resources policies for principals.

Report on School Boards Elicits Opposing Views

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500