Thursday, July 15, 2010

Education Week American Education News Site of Record

Education Week American Education News Site of Record

Report Says Stimulus Spending Staved Off Layoffs
Even with the influx of federal dollars, districts' budgets were smaller last year than they were the school year before. (July 15, 2010)
NCLB Seen Impeding Indigenous-Language Preservation
At a national summit, advocates press for more flexibility for programs and schools that immerse students in Native American tongues. (July 14, 2010)
POLITICS K-12 BLOG
Duncan: New ESEA Proposal Includes Parent Involvement
(July 14, 2010)
Virtual Ed. Companies Seek the Mainstream
(July 14, 2010) | Comments (3)
Texas Governor Proposes Business Tax Break to Help Dropouts
(July 14, 2010) | Comments (6)
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Safety and Violence
Michael Engebretson, 16, left, and his sister Elizabeth, 13, right, are seen during a STARS International meeting in Elgin, Ill on July 2. Michael, a victim of bullying at Larkin High School in Elgin, is a graduate of STARS, a private, nonprofit scuba diving program for at-risk kids.
—Andrew A. Nelles/The Courier-News/AP
Illinois Schools Find Ways to Curb Bullying
A new Illinois law prohibits bullying in public schools and says districts should educate students, parents, and staff on what behaviors constitute bullying. (July 14, 2010)
INSIDE SCHOOL RESEARCH BLOG
With Cash Incentive, Seniors' NAEP Scores Rise
(July 13, 2010)
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