Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Education Week: From the Wires

Education Week: From the Wires

FROM THE WIRES

Ala. education official quits amid federal probe
October 13, 2010
Ohio court: Charter school properties are taxable
October 13, 2010
Pa. District Pays 2 Teachers $170K in Bias Suit
October 13, 2010
Obama to highlight benefits of college tax credit
October 13, 2010
County problem youth in Portland school a concern
October 13, 2010
Calif. gov candidates focus on state's future
October 13, 2010
AP source: DC schools chief Rhee to resign
October 13, 2010
Wyo. Education Candidates Debate Over Teachers
October 13, 2010
Principal sues Goleta district over prayer video
October 13, 2010
Helena, Mont., School Board OK's Revised Sex Ed. Plan
October 13, 2010
US ed secretary says tech helpful to rural schools
October 13, 2010
For Gay Youths, Middle School Can Be Toughest Time
October 13, 2010
Ga. School Districts Ask Justices to Toss Ruling
October 12, 2010
Mich. gov vetoes bills on liquor sales, schools
October 12, 2010
KU gets $22M grant to work on new school tests
October 12, 2010

UPDATED: DISTRICT DOSSIER BLOG

Is Michelle Rhee Headed for the Door?

The reform-minded District of Columbia schools chancellor is expected to announce her resignation on Wednesday. (October 12, 2010)

Study Challenges States on 'Fairness' of Funding

A new study looks at U.S. Census data and finds many states fall short in the "fairness" of their school funding models. (October 12, 2010) | Comments (1)

THE SCHOOL LAW BLOG

High Court Weighs Lawsuits Over Child Vaccines

(October 13, 2010)

Montana District Tones Down Controversial Sex Ed. Program

(October 13, 2010)

STATE EDWATCH BLOG

How 'Progressive' Is Your State's School Funding?

(October 12, 2010)

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Program Targets 'Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations'

By including students in teachers' professional development sessions, the program aims to open educators' eyes to their students' potential. (October 12, 2010)

THE SCHOOL LAW BLOG

Supreme Court to Weigh Police Questioning in School

(October 12, 2010)

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