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Interest Turns to ESEA Plan's Chances of Passing

The administration's blueprint for replacing NCLB draws support from some—but sharp criticism from the national teachers' unions.

• • Administration Unveils ESEA Renewal Blueprint
• • Teacher Beat: Teachers, Unions, and the NCLB 'Blueprint'

(March 15, 2010) | Comments (2)

State, District Leaders Press School Transformations

Spurred by fiscal pressures and federal reform priorities, district and state education leaders move swiftly and forcefully to make big changes. (March 16, 2010)

National Broadband Plan Addresses K-12 Needs

The new FCC report recommends changes to the E-rate program and removal of policy barriers to online learning.(March 16, 2010)

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Thousands of Calif. Teachers Sent Pink Slips

The final tally of layoffs depends on the state budget to be adopted for the coming fiscal year.

• • Los Angeles Finalizes Big Changes to Teacher Reviews

(March 16, 2010, AP)

Detroit Financial Manager Unveils $540M Academic Plan

The man appointed to overhaul Detroit Public Schools' finances unveiled a five-year academic plan that calls for making sure every high school graduate who applies to college is accepted. (March 16, 2010, AP)

Neb. Lawmakers Begin Juvenile-Justice Reform

A wide-ranging measure designed to ease pressure on the juvenile court system and keep kids in school got first-round approval from Nebraska lawmakers Monday.(March 16, 2010, AP)

W.Va. Gov. Determined to Call Education Session

Gov. Joe Manchin said the legislature can count on returning to the Capitol soon to ensure West Virginia wins funding during the next round of Race to the Top.

• • Finalists Cram for Race to Top Presentations

(March 16, 2010, AP)

D.C. Money-for-Grades Program Needs More Cash

A program to pay D.C. middle school students for good behavior and grades is running out of money.(March 16, 2010, AP)

Effect of Chicago's Tougher Science Policy Mixed

High school students took and passed more courses as requirements increased, but the change did not boost grades or college-going, a study finds. (March 15, 2010) | Comments (1)

Book Trains Critical Eye on AP Program's Impact

New research probes a broad range of questions about Advanced Placement courses and tests, as expectations for them continue to climb. (March 12, 2010) | Comments (3)

EEOC Rules N.Y.C. Wronged Arabic-Language Principal

The founding principal of an Arabic-language school lost her job after she made controversial remarks about the word "intifada." (March 15, 2010, AP) | Comments (1)