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Garland refuses to put up warning signs needed to enforce ban on cellphones in school zones 1:19 PM CT | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Latest News

Garland refuses to put up warning signs needed to enforce ban on cellphones in school zones 1:19 PM CT | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Latest News

Garland refuses to put up warning signs needed to enforce ban on cellphones in school zones 1:19 PM CT

01:37 PM CDT on Wednesday, September 22, 2010

By KAREL HOLLOWAY / The Dallas Morning News
kholloway@dallasnews.com

Using a cellphone near a school in almost any area city could get you a ticket.

But not in Garland.

Garland is one of the few towns not to have put up warning signs, allowing enforcement of a state law prohibiting the use of handheld technology devices in active school zones.

The law was passed by the last Legislature. But before police can enforce it, cities must put up signs around schools cautioning drivers about the prohibition.

Rowlett and Sachse, which both have schools that are in the Garland Independent School District, have the signs and have been handing out tickets for more than year. The law says violations are a

Portland school officials identify fewer homeless students, but say that's because they fell down on the job, not because more students found housing | OregonLive.com

Portland school officials identify fewer homeless students, but say that's because they fell down on the job, not because more students found housing | OregonLive.com

Portland school officials identify fewer homeless students, but say that's because they fell down on the job, not because more students found housing

The primary clue among high school students -- need for a free bus pass to remain enrolled in school -- went away when all students got passes, and Portland Public School officials failed to find a new way to ensure homeless teens were noticed and helped. They'll now try to emulate Beaverton, which excels at finding and serving homeless students.

S.D. teacher layoffs possible this time - SignOnSanDiego.com

S.D. teacher layoffs possible this time - SignOnSanDiego.com

S.D. teacher layoffs possible this time

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 7:53 P.M.

San Diego city teachers may face layoffs for the first time since the district began its annual process of slashing millions of dollars from its budget four years ago.

Universities cover delayed student grants

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 6:32 P.M.

The University of California borrowed big and California State University dug into its shrinking reserves to front financial aid for students whose Cal Grants have been delayed by the state budget stalemate in Sacramento. Nearly 20,000 UC and CSU students in San Diego County are covered.

Sweetwater trustees scuttle vote on school ads

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 12:08 A.M.

Platt College's bid to become the district's first advertiser does not reach a vote

City school district launches town hall meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 12:02 A.M.

The San Diego Unified School District will join community members in a district-wide discussion regarding student achievement goals, the district’s budget crisis and the Proposition J parcel tax at a series of nine town hall meetings over the next month.

Chicago Mag's "Best Elementary Schools" Issue - District 299: Chicago Public Schools Blog

Chicago Mag's "Best Elementary Schools" Issue - District 299: Chicago Public Schools Blog

Chicago Mag's "Best Elementary Schools" Issue

Best Elementary Schools 2010 Chicago Mag.jpgThanks to a kind reader for passing along word that Chicago Magazine's "Best Elementary Schools" list is out now, including the following sections:

Who Lost Rick Hess? � The Core Knowledge Blog

Who Lost Rick Hess? � The Core Knowledge Blog

Who Lost Rick Hess?

by Robert Pondiscio
September 22nd, 2010

The Waiting for Superman backlash is on.

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  1. I just heard Davis Guggenheim on NPR refer to the awful school system we adults “built.” We didn’t design and build educational systems. They evolved out of complex economic and culutural forces. It would make just as much sense to

William D. Green: What is Right with Education Reform

William D. Green: What is Right with Education Reform

President Obama had an optimistic message for students in his "Back to School" speech last week telling a group of children in Philadelphia that nothing is beyond their reach with the right amount of passion and hard work. His challenging message to adults: our nation has an obligation to ensure that children are receiving the best possible education - the tool they need to achieve their dreams.

As 56 million children return to elementary and secondary schools this fall, we at the Business Coalition for Student Achievement, representing business leaders from every sector of the economy, are mindful of the sobering realities facing our education system, which is letting far too many of these children down. We agree with President Obama that ensuring the best possible education for

New Schools: What's Going On At South Shore Fine Arts? - District 299: Chicago Public Schools Blog

New Schools: What's Going On At South Shore Fine Arts? - District 299: Chicago Public Schools Blog

New Schools: What's Going On At South Shore Fine Arts?

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Another note from a reader: "I am a parent of a child who currently attends the