Monday, July 12, 2010

Education Week: N.J. Property Tax Cap Sparks Funding Concerns

Education Week: N.J. Property Tax Cap Sparks Funding Concerns

N.J. Property Tax Cap Sparks Funding Concerns
Some local officials in New Jersey worry that a lower cap would erode revenue for already stretched K-12 budgets. (July 12, 2010)
State Adoptions of Common Standards Steam Ahead
Nearly half the states have already adopted the English and math standards, with little opposition or public fanfare. (July 9, 2010) | Comments (5)
Scholars Target Arizona's Policies for ELL Students
(July 8, 2010) | Comments (3)
STATE EDWATCH BLOG
Top Model for School Intervention: Transformation
(July 9, 2010)
TEACHER BEAT
Weingarten Faces Competing Political Demands Within the AFT
(July 9, 2010)
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A class at Tacoma, Wash., Community College called Men of Distinction, taught by Eric Davis, standing second from left, gives young, at-risk African-American men an academic boost before they enter college.
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Program Aims to Help Black Men Succeed in College
The Men of Distinction summer program is designed to give young black men a booster shot of academics to help them prepare for college in the fall. (July 9, 2010)
Texas School Asked Students to Withdraw, Obtain Diplomas Online
(July 9, 2010) | Comments (2)
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