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Colorado Pulls Out Stops in Bid for 'Race to Top' Aid

2009-11-05T09:31:33-05:00

State officials are reaching out to mayors, union leaders, and others for support as they work to secure a coveted federal stimulus grant.

Will Science and Engineering Now Be a Good Career?

2009-11-06T15:09:16-05:00

Adequate numbers of top students are being trained in the fields, write Hal Salzman and Lindsay Lowell, but many are being lured away by higher salaries elsewhere.

States Slow, Put Off Work on Standards

2009-11-06T15:46:08-05:00

Policymakers in several states say they are waiting to see how the push for national standards takes shape.

Mo. Education Leaders Discuss Future of Schools

2009-11-06T13:10:58-05:00

Too Few Youths Eligible for Military, Leaders Say

2009-11-06T10:31:53-05:00

U.S. schools chief Arne Duncan joins retired generals in citing early-childhood education as one solution to high rates of ineligibility.

Stimulus Funding Reports Pose Puzzle for Watchdogs

2009-11-06T10:45:41-05:00

The first quarterly reports on how aid for education was used offer plenty of information, but sharpening the picture can be tough.

Bill Would Replace Key Federal Literacy Programs

2009-11-06T09:45:32-05:00

Congress will consider a proposal to spend $2.35 billion for K-12 reading initiatives once served by Reading First and other efforts.

Wis. Legislature Passes Education Reform Bill

2009-11-06T09:00:45-05:00

Mich. House Taps 2010 Stimulus Funding for Schools

2009-11-05T18:57:52-05:00

ACLU Suit Alleges Fla. Neglecting Schools

2009-11-05T18:57:51-05:00

Ontario Trails in Education Spending, Says Study

2009-11-05T09:58:13-05:00

La. High School Exit Exam to End

2009-11-05T09:05:54-05:00

Oregon Finds Child Abuse and Neglect at Boarding School

2009-11-05T09:05:46-05:00

N.J. Gov.-Elect Renews Pledge to Improve Education

2009-11-04T19:28:27-05:00

Data on U.S. College Degrees Called Misleading

2009-11-04T00:01:00-05:00

Statistics used to make the case that the United States no longer leads the world in higher education are “a mess,” a scholar argues.

Election Offers Varied Impact for Education

2009-11-04T16:53:37-05:00

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

Obama Coaxes States to Change With School Dollars

2009-11-04T15:15:06-05:00

Teacher Incentives, or Teaching Incentives?

2009-11-04T13:33:58-05:00

“In our current zeal to reward ‘excellent’ teachers, are we jeopardizing truly excellent teaching?” asks Patrick R. Riccards, the chief executive officer of Exemplar Strategic Communications and the author of the education reform blog Eduflack.

Paper Calls for Focus on High School Teachers

2009-11-04T10:29:05-05:00

If more students are to be ready for college and careers, says the Alliance for Excellent Education, secondary teachers must be better prepared.

National Panel Urges Upgrades to Teacher Workforce

2009-11-04T09:47:12-05:00

The recommendations for states and districts from a high-powered task force are drawing fire from the American Federation of Teachers.

Obama Coaxes States to Change With School Dollars

2009-11-04T09:16:42-05:00

Accept No Substitutes for Real Decentralization

2009-10-30T16:13:32-04:00

William G. Ouchi writes that true decentralization is hard to implement, seldom put in place, but effective when it is.

Marking School Time

2009-11-02T16:09:19-05:00

We shouldn't compel every child to stay in school for longer days or longer years just because some may need to, writes Peter Berger.

When Teachers Are the Experts

2009-11-02T16:04:01-05:00

Professional development by lecture is doomed, writes Ross Hunefeld, and should be replaced by teacher-led learning communities.

An Ala. High School Makes Literacy a Schoolwide Job

2009-10-30T10:22:41-04:00

As concern over teenagers' reading and writing skills mounts, an Alabama high school shows how to teach literacy in every subject.

Study Urges Regional Focus on Rural Schools

2009-11-03T11:12:51-05:00

Rural schools are more diverse and need more help from programs for disadvantaged students than they typically receive, a new report says.

Hawaii Copes With Disruption From School Furloughs

2009-10-30T10:58:05-04:00

The money-saving school closures have begun amid legal challenges, parent protests, and general uncertainty.

Blogs of the Week

2009-11-02T15:26:04-05:00

R.I. Chief Launches Effort to Soften Seniority's Grip

2009-11-02T15:21:53-05:00

Deborah A. Gist has told districts to work to eliminate teacher-assignment practices based on seniority when their collective bargaining agreements come up for renewal this year.

Crisis in School Leadership Seen Brewing in California

2009-11-02T15:19:56-05:00

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

Ed. Innovation on the Agenda at Google HQ

2009-11-02T15:15:10-05:00

A forum at the Internet company focused on ways to use technology to improve schools.

Policies Target Teacher-Student Cyber Talk

2009-11-02T15:58:20-05:00

Addressing an issue facing schools nationwide, Louisiana is requiring educators to document certain types of electronic contact with students.

Conflict of Interest Arises as Concern in Standards Push

2009-11-02T08:57:23-05:00

A literacy group says that many of the writers are "representatives of multiple commercial entities that stand to profit."

Attack Following Homecoming Shakes California High School

2009-11-03T11:21:22-05:00

A total of six people, including three teenagers, have been taken into custody in connection with the gang rape and beating of a 15-year-old girl.

Prekindergarten Gains

2009-11-03T11:43:26-05:00

Enrolling in prekindergarten programs can sharply reduce the special education enrollment rate among at-risk students, a new report finds.

Data Systems Lack Privacy Safeguards

2009-11-03T11:47:48-05:00

As states go about building longitudinal-data systems, some have not taken adequate actions to safeguard sensitive information in student records, a new study concludes.

Educator, Author Dorothy Rich Dies

2009-11-03T11:30:37-05:00

Dorothy Rich, who helped champion the idea that parental involvement can make a significant difference in a child's education, died of cancer. She was 77.

Report Finds No Lasting Effect for Tennessee Pre-K Program

2009-11-03T11:47:53-05:00

A report shows the effectiveness of Tennessee's prekindergarten program diminishes after the 2nd grade, but supporters say it still provides a valuable foundation.

The 'STEM' Pipeline

2009-11-03T11:52:45-05:00

The flow of qualified mathematics and science students through the American education pipeline is strong—except among high-achievers, a report finds.

Chicago Schools, Police Department Pledge to Work Against Violence

2009-11-03T11:29:16-05:00

Officials from the Chicago public schools and the city's police department plan to work closely with the juvenile-justice system to prevent youth violence.

Remote Arizona District Emerges From Four Years of State Control

2009-11-03T11:28:20-05:00

For the first time in nearly four years, an Arizona school district dominated by a polygamist sect is no longer under state control.

Record College-Going Rate

2009-11-03T11:48:54-05:00

More young Americans than ever are in college, especially two-year institutions, according to a report.

Long-Term ELLS

2009-11-03T12:01:20-05:00

Among students in Los Angeles classified as English-language learners, 29 percent are not reclassified as fluent in English by the 8th grade, according to a study.

Md. District Backs Increase in Age for Mandatory School Attendance

2009-11-03T11:46:47-05:00

The Montgomery County, Md., school board is pressing to increase Maryland's age for mandatory school attendance from 16 to 18 to improve graduation rates.

Scholar Susan Fuhrman to Lead National Academy of Education

2009-11-03T11:38:56-05:00

Susan Fuhrman, an expert on education policy research and international studies, took over as president of the National Academy of Education.

Student Debates

2009-11-03T12:14:49-05:00

African-American students who took part in debate leagues had higher grade point averages, were more likely to graduate from high school, and were more college-ready in English and reading, a study as found.

Delaware Lawmaker Advocating Change to Zero-Tolerance Rules

2009-11-03T11:26:55-05:00

The head of a Delaware state task force on school discipline says zero-tolerance policies leave no room for rational thinking.

Parents of Pupils With Disabilities Sue Tenn. District Over Restraints

2009-11-03T11:42:02-05:00

The parents of five students with disabilities have filed lawsuits against the Sumner County, Tenn., board of education and a special education teacher charged with child abuse.

Kentucky Education Secretary Announces Her Resignation

2009-11-03T11:39:58-05:00

Kentucky Secretary of Education Helen Mountjoy has announced her resignation, citing a long commute and a desire to spend more time with her family.

Indian Education

2009-11-03T12:08:25-05:00

At least five Northwest states have academic curricula and standards that address Native American culture and history, according to a study.

Emergency Manager to Stay On in Detroit

2009-11-03T11:25:27-05:00

The emergency financial manager for the Detroit public schools announced last week he plans to stay on for a second year to continue work on a "complete makeover" of the troubled district.

School Moves to Tighten Security After Gang Rape

2009-11-04T09:16:39-05:00

Wis. Assembly Takes Up Birth Control Education

2009-11-04T09:16:35-05:00

European Court: No Crucifixes in Italian Schools

2009-11-04T09:16:32-05:00

Pennsylvania Lags in Passing GED Test

2009-11-03T10:07:27-05:00

Only eight states have worse average passing rates on the exam than Pennsylvania's 69.6 percent.

More Schools Opening Door to Technology

2009-11-03T10:00:21-05:00

An increasing number of schools in Pennsylvania are in the process of supplying all their students with portable computers for use at school and at home.

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

2009-11-03T09:12:51-05:00

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

European Court: No Crucifixes in Italian Schools

2009-11-03T08:54:00-05:00