Friday, October 29, 2010

Nat'l anti-bullying group blasts anti-gay rant Education Week: From the Wires

Education Week: From the Wires

FROM THE WIRES

Federal Government Sets Stricter Rules on For-Profit Colleges
For-profit colleges are facing new federal regulations designed to stop some of the questionable marketing and sales tactics that have plagued the industry.
October 29, 2010
Ark. Board Member Who Posted Anti-Gay Rant to Quit
October 29, 2010
Oregon Adopts National Core Standards
October 29, 2010
Fed money supports Extended Learning Opportunities
October 29, 2010
N.J. Governor Names Teacher Evaluation Task Force
October 29, 2010
Ill. Schools Fall Further Behind Federal Standards
October 29, 2010
Ala school board considers change to ethics rule
October 29, 2010
Nat'l anti-bullying group blasts anti-gay rant
October 28, 2010
Va. Sets Pass Rates for Reading, Math
October 28, 2010
Kansas names deputy education commissioner
October 28, 2010
Report: Many Conn. students not ready for college
October 28, 2010
Big money raised in Wyoming superintendent race
October 28, 2010
Fifth-grader suspended for toy gun at school
October 28, 2010
Passing rate on SC exit exam improves
October 28, 2010
Taxpayers paid $9M for NY teachers' cosmetic work
October 28, 2010
Are Texting and Facebook Worse for Teens Than TV?
October 28, 2010
Family, teacher settle cross branding suit
October 28, 2010
Boston School Card Program Raises Privacy Concerns
October 28, 2010
Group gets $30 million for charter schools
October 28, 2010
College Tuition Costs Climbing Again This Fall
October 28, 2010
5 Maine Gov. Candidates Discuss Education at Debate
October 28, 2010
NCAA athletes improve overall graduation rates
October 28, 2010
Atlanta Schools Could Lose Accreditation
October 28, 2010
Lawsuit Accuses Union Adviser of Risky Investments
October 28, 2010
Watchdog: Education Foundations Not Doing Enough
October 28, 2010

Obama Plays Cheerleading Role for STEM Education

While most observers believe the president’s interest in the topic is genuine, some say his advocacy carries political benefits as well. (October 29, 2010)

Bill Would Offer Vouchers for Disabled Military Children

A pilot $5 million tuition-voucher program is among several items in the defense-spending bill that are intended to improve schooling for children with special needs from military families. (October 29, 2010)

Studies Find Benefits in Students Teaching Virtual Pupils

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Federal Government Sets Stricter Rules on For-Profit Colleges

(October 29, 2010)

COLLEGE BOUND BLOG

3 Leaders Share Ideas for Preparing Students for College Success

(October 29, 2010)

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BUDGET AND FINANCE

English teacher Emma Saucedo, left, helps Ashlee Underwood during class at Sunnyside High School in Sunnyside, Wash., in March. The district will share a $1.1 million grant with two other districts to build better supports for students in their three high schools and four feeder middle schools.
—Andy Sawyer/Yakima Herald-Republic

Education Department Beefs Up Graduation Funding

States and districts are expected to use the nearly $50 million on dropout-prevention methods research shows to be more effective.(October 27, 2010) | Comments (2)

DIGITAL EDUCATION BLOG

Law Expert Proposes School Discipline Policies for Mobile Misuse

(October 28, 2010)

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