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)
'i3' Winners Pin Down Last-Minute Matches
Federal innovation grant winners met the challenge through donations of cash, equipment and services, and by rechanneling previous grant funds. (September 10, 2010)
FROM THE WIRES
- • Free's Many Fees: School Unaffordable in Tanzania
- • A 2nd chance for struggling students
- • D.C. releases details of teacher bonuses
Free's Many Fees: School Unaffordable in Tanzania
Like many primary school systems in East Africa, Tanzania's is supposed to be free. But in practice, schools have replaced tuition with fees for everything from textbooks to toilets, making education unaffordable to many.(September 13, 2010)
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COMMENTARY OF THE DAY
Where's the Smart Money in a Great Recession?
Overhauling school finance systems offers a way to cut budgets without losing sight of student learning, writes Jacob E. Adams, Jr. (September 10, 2010) | Comments (2)
BRIDGING DIFFERENCES BLOG
Why the RTT Consensus Has Led Us Nowhere
Deborah Meier gives reason why she thinks those who agree Race to the Top is a good thing for school reform may be wrong. (September 9, 2010)
RICK HESS STRAIGHT UP BLOG
Grim Tea Leaves for the Vaunted Tradition of Edu-Bipartisanship
The secretary of education may be relying too heavily on a legacy of bipartisanship in education to make implementing his reforms easier, says Rick Hess.(September 9, 2010)
YEARLY SPECIAL REPORTS
This year's Diplomas Count explores the graduation-rate challenges facing many students and districts and looks at how schools are using data to help students finish high school and earn diplomas. Read the full report.
STATES NEWS AND RESOURCES
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- • Christie signs NJ school choice measure
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- • LA environmental school site in toxic soil cleanup
VIDEOS
New Orleans Charter Science and Math Academy teacher Kaycee Eckhart talks about the challenges that she and other educators face in post-Katrina New Orleans.
DIGITAL DIRECTIONS
Principals See Potential in Social Networking
A recent report finds that principals are unsatisfied with their school or district's social-networking policies. (September 9, 2010)
TEACHER
The prospect of hosting a student teacher has middle school language arts teacher Sarah Henchey contemplating her own practice. (September 8, 2010) | Comments (7)
JOHN MERROW'S LEARNING MATTERS
New Orleans: Paul Vallas' Report Card
This final report in a 3-year series looks at Vallas' legacy in New Orleans. What has he done, how is it working, and will it last? Report includes podcasts, videos, and news features. (July 26, 2010) | Comments (5)
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COMMENT OF THE DAY
| FEATURED DISCUSSION Is Firing Bad Teachers the Answer? Is firing bad teachers the key to improving schools? Would it ultimately bolster the teaching profession? Why shouldn't ineffective teachers be fired—or why aren't they more often? Join the discussion! |
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