EdWeek Update: States Rethink Policies on National-Board Teachers

EdWeek Update: States Rethink Policies on National-Board Teachers

States Rethink Policies on National-Board Teachers Both the economy and a push to measure teacher effectiveness in new ways have led states to revamp funding for the certification. • Related story: Stimulus Reflects Push for Teacher Effectiveness

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Work Begins on 'Next Generation' of Science Standards A panel led by the National Research Council is trying to identify "core ideas" in each of the major science disciplines. • Curriculum Matters Blog: Is Race to Top Fueling Skepticism of Common Standards?

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Private Sector Competes for Share of Stimulus Pie(February 5, 2010, Education Week)

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Is Stimulus Money Being Spent Equitably? (February 9, 2010, Politics K-12 Blog)

The Politics of a Snow Day (February 8, 2010, Web Watch Blog)

The Department's Budget 'Plan B' (February 8, 2010, Politics K-12 Blog)

Whither Professional Development in the Budget? (February 8, 2010, Teacher Beat Blog)

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Study Finds Wide Achievement Gaps for Top Students An analysis of NAEP scores suggests policymakers should consider the needs of gifted students to address a persistent “excellence gap.”(February 5, 2010)

Debate Heats Up Over Replacing AYP Metric in ESEA The Obama administration calls for a shift toward measuring college and career readiness as it prepares proposals for revamping the law.(February 5, 2010)

Commentary The Case for Literature Common standards should not take the joy and power of book reading away from students, Nancie Atwell writes. (February 8, 2010)