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Friday, September 10, 2010

Education Week American Education News Site of Record

Education Week American Education News Site of Record

Jobs Money Flowing, but Not Smoothly

Texas saw its $830 million request rejected by the Department of Education, and charter school advocates are dismayed that some may have trouble tapping the $10 billion layoff-prevention fund.(September 10, 2010)

Race to Top Winners Embed STEM Projects in Plans

The winning states proposed in their applications a variety of ways to improve science, technology, engineering, and math in schools. (September 9, 2010) | Comments (1)

Extra Reading Class Boosts Pupil Skills, but Not Permanently

(September 9, 2010)

Los Angeles Unveils Teacher Evaluation Plan

(September 10, 2010)

Learning-Disabled Enrollment Dips After Long Climb

(September 8, 2010) | Comments (3)

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The Math Lab at Valencia Community College West Campus in Orlando, Fla., offers students enrolled in developmental math courses individualized tutoring by professors, open work areas and flexibility in fulfilling lab components.
—Hilda M. Perez for Education Week

Community Colleges Get Creative With Remedial Ed.

With 60 percent of their students needing remedial classes, the colleges are experimenting with new support structures and better assessments in high school and college. (September 9, 2010) | Comments (3)

Court Upholds Background Checks for School Visitors

(September 9, 2010)