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ESEA Renewal Blueprint Faces Legislative Hurdles
The Obama administration's plan has drawn some early praise, though federal lawmakers have qualms about specific points.
(March 26, 2010)
Congress Gives College Aid a Boost
The switch to direct government loans will result in savings to boost Pell Grants and make it easier for some workers to repay their student loans. (March 26, 2010, AP)
Principal-Training Portal Aims for Ease of Use
New Leaders for New Schools offers a range of online professional-development resources through its Effective Practice Incentive Community. (March 25, 2010)
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History a Flash Point as States Debate Standards
As Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio rewrite their social studies standards, the expectations around history are stirring controversy.(March 25, 2010) | Comments (5)
Federal Money a Factor in Miss. Charter School Debate
Mississippi legislators are considering a charter school proposal that proponents say could better position the state for the federal Race to the Top competition.
(March 25, 2010, AP)
Struggling Georgia School Firing Entire Staff
A failing Savannah high school is firing its entire staff in an effort to avoid further state sanctions and make itself eligible for up to $6 million in federal money. (March 26, 2010, AP)
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Chiefs Press Education Secretary on ESEA Issues
State superintendents pose tough questions about flexibility and rural education, but generally support the ESEA-renewal blueprint. (March 23, 2010)
Vatican Axed Trial for Priest Accused by Deaf Boys
The Vatican on Thursday strongly defended its decision not to defrock an American priest accused of molesting some 200 deaf boys in Wisconsin.
(March 25, 2010, AP)
Wash. School Funding Ruling Appealed to High Court
A King County judge ruled in February that the state is not fulfilling its constitutional obligation to fully pay for basic public education. (March 26, 2010, AP)
Problems With Wyoming Test Persist
Students and educators around the state have been dealing with troubles in taking the test, leading some to question whether the results will be valid. (March 25, 2010, AP)
Lawsuit Claims Ill. Ed. Funding Unfair to Taxpayers
The lawsuit argues some residents in poorer school districts have to pay a higher tax rate to reach the state's minimum funding level than those in wealthier districts. (March 25, 2010, AP)
Fla. Senate OKs Bills on Teacher Pay, Vouchers
Public school teachers' pay and certification renewals would be linked to students' test scores and it would be easier to fire them under the bill. (March 25, 2010, AP) | Comments (5)
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NAEP Reading Results Deemed Disappointing
In the latest administration of the test, 8th graders gained 1 point, while 4th graders’ scores were unchanged from 2007. (March 24, 2010) | Comments (17)
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