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"There's no one who wants this thing over more than I do, I'd like my life back." (BP Oil CEO Tony Hayward)Hayward still insists that BP’s own sampling of the water showed “no evidence” that oil was suspended beneath the ocean's surface. This despite
Urban School Decentralization and the Growth of “Portfolio Districts”
Kenneth J. Saltman, DePaul University
Executive Summary
In the latter half of the past decade, school districts in several large cities, including New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and post-Katrina New Orleans, have implemented an urban school decentralization model generally known as “portfolio districts.” Others, including those in Denver and Cleveland, are following suit in what appears to be a growing trend. The portfolio strategy has become increasingly
In a June 1 email sent to me regarding the termination of Watkins ES principal Dr. Shanklin- here is a copy of the email- members of the Capitol Hill Cluster School PTA sent to Chancellor Rhee expressing their concerns. So far this makes for 4 vice principals that I know that have been terminated thus far, two at Jefferson middle school and one at Watkis elementary. Here's the PTA's email in its entirety.
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts, to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce.
The NGA Center and CCSSO received initial feedback on the draft standards from national organizations representing, but not limited to, teachers, postsecondary educators (including community colleges), civil rights groups, English language learners, and students with disabilities. Following the initial round of feedback, the draft standards were opened for public comment, receiving nearly 10,000 responses.
The standards are informed by the highest, most effective models from states across the country and countries around the world, and provide teachers and parents with a common understanding of what students are expected to learn. Consistent standards will provide appropriate benchmarks for all students, regardless of where they live.
These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs. The standards:
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