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Editors Note: Our Web Watch blog will no longer be updated as of April 26, 2010. For our take on the latest teaching news, please visit our new blog, Teaching Now....

Anthony Rebora http://www.edweek.org/tm/contributors/anthony.rebora.html Editors Note: Our Web Watch blog will no longer be updated as of April 26, 2010. For our take on the latest teaching news, please visit our new blog, Teaching Now.... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12813 2010-04-21T19:31:46Z 2010-04-21T19:38:43Z

The N.Y. State Board of Regents voted unanimously to allow alternative-certification programs to create their own master's degree programs; previously, traditional education schools were the only outlet for master's degrees in teaching.

Bryan Toporek http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/bryan.toporek_3687848.html The N.Y. State Board of Regents voted unanimously to allow alternative-certification programs to create their own master's degree programs; previously, traditional education schools were the only outlet for master's degrees in teaching. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12811 2010-04-21T18:00:33Z 2010-04-21T19:31:01Z

Fox News is reporting that the Oregon affiliate of the controversial Tea Party movement isn't looking to punish an Oregon middle school technology teacher for publicly lambasting the group. They want him to get help. According to Fox, on his...

Elizabeth Rich Fox News is reporting that the Oregon affiliate of the controversial Tea Party movement isn't looking to punish an Oregon middle school technology teacher for publicly lambasting the group. They want him to get help. According to Fox, on his... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12764 2010-04-16T20:00:32Z 2011-12-07T20:31:29Z

A Harvard economist shares the results of his recent work--the largest-ever study of financial incentives inside the classroom.

Bryan Toporek http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/bryan.toporek_3687848.html A Harvard economist shares the results of his recent work--the largest-ever study of financial incentives inside the classroom. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12710 2010-04-13T19:36:31Z 2010-04-13T19:40:43Z

With students spending a huge chunk of their days in front of a computer, schools have recognized the need to teach their students about responsible Internet use.

Bryan Toporek http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/bryan.toporek_3687848.html With students spending a huge chunk of their days in front of a computer, schools have recognized the need to teach their students about responsible Internet use. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12668 2010-04-09T16:39:05Z 2010-04-09T16:55:14Z

In a switch, the Los Angeles school board recently decided to effectively turn a troubled high school over to its own teachers.

Anthony Rebora http://www.edweek.org/tm/contributors/anthony.rebora.html In a switch, the Los Angeles school board recently decided to effectively turn a troubled high school over to its own teachers. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12628 2010-04-07T15:42:54Z 2010-04-07T15:57:26Z

With school bullying issues dominating the headlines, it's nice to see a story like this.

Anthony Rebora http://www.edweek.org/tm/contributors/anthony.rebora.html With school bullying issues dominating the headlines, it's nice to see a story like this. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12540 2010-03-30T17:06:01Z 2010-03-30T17:34:29Z

A new reality TV show has British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver landing at an elementary school in America's "unhealthiest city" to help the students clean up their act.

Elizabeth Rich A new reality TV show has British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver landing at an elementary school in America's "unhealthiest city" to help the students clean up their act. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12492 2010-03-29T14:23:30Z 2010-03-29T15:16:06Z

A science teacher in the U.K. faked his own death on his school's playground for a science project, but not all student witnesses were in the know.

Bryan Toporek http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/bryan.toporek_3687848.html A science teacher in the U.K. faked his own death on his school's playground for a science project, but not all student witnesses were in the know. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12487 2010-03-25T20:18:53Z 2010-03-25T20:33:31Z

In the midst of a bracket-busting first weekend of the NCAA tournament, one autistic 17-year-old still has a perfect bracket going.

Bryan Toporek http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/bryan.toporek_3687848.html In the midst of a bracket-busting first weekend of the NCAA tournament, one autistic 17-year-old still has a perfect bracket going. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12467 2010-03-24T15:57:33Z 2010-03-24T16:04:29Z

A recent study led by an MIT professor reveals troubling statistics for students who copy a large percentage of their homework from their peers.

Bryan Toporek http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/bryan.toporek_3687848.html A recent study led by an MIT professor reveals troubling statistics for students who copy a large percentage of their homework from their peers. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12413 2010-03-19T15:10:41Z 2010-03-19T15:13:21Z

The debate over the Texas Board of Education's adoption of new social studies guidelines has kicked up a flurry of coverage in the national media--most of it not very positive.

Bryan Toporek http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/bryan.toporek_3687848.html The debate over the Texas Board of Education's adoption of new social studies guidelines has kicked up a flurry of coverage in the national media--most of it not very positive. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12380 2010-03-16T19:52:25Z 2010-03-16T19:53:49Z

While 48 states and President Obama's administration are backing a recent draft of common standards for public schools, the Texas Board of Education has opted for a more conservative-leaning route in their standards discussions.

Bryan Toporek http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/bryan.toporek_3687848.html While 48 states and President Obama's administration are backing a recent draft of common standards for public schools, the Texas Board of Education has opted for a more conservative-leaning route in their standards discussions. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12272 2010-03-08T15:02:48Z 2010-03-08T15:52:52Z

Note to readers: We were blogging from WNET's Celebration of Teaching and Learning conference in New York this weekend. Among the highlights: U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan talked teacher job security and vowed to "fix" NCLB; Yale University professor...

Anthony Rebora http://www.edweek.org/tm/contributors/anthony.rebora.html Note to readers: We were blogging from WNET's Celebration of Teaching and Learning conference in New York this weekend. Among the highlights: U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan talked teacher job security and vowed to "fix" NCLB; Yale University professor... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/webwatch//27.12269 2010-03-08T14:36:49Z 2010-03-08T15:20:59Z

More on the Celebration of Teaching and Learning conference in New York this weekend There were some rumblings in the conference press room that Queen Latifah might not show after all. But rest assured, she appeared as scheduled for the...

Anthony Rebora http://www.edweek.org/tm/contributors/anthony.rebora.html More on the Celebration of Teaching and Learning conference in New York this weekend There were some rumblings in the conference press room that Queen Latifah might not show after all. But rest assured, she appeared as scheduled for the...