Fla. Court Lifts Voucher Measures From Ballot
Florida's November ballot will not include two measures designed to expand school voucher programs. The state's Supreme Court unanimously removed them Wednesday. (September 4, 2008, AP)
$350 Million High School Finally Opens in L.A.
A decade behind schedule, the downtown high school has finally opened after years of environmental, seismic, and legal troubles. (September 4, 2008, AP)
Former Catholic Schools Start New Life as Charters
Seven parochial schools in the District of Columbia have been reinvented as publicly funded charters in a move that is drawing interest from Catholic educators around the country. (September 4, 2008)
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Palin Has Not Pushed Creation Science as Governor
As a candidate for Alaska governor, Sarah Palin called for teaching creationism alongside evolution in public schools, but has not pushed the idea while in office.
(September 3, 2008, AP)
'Paperless' Approach Catching On
Across the country, more districts are making a variety of efforts to go cold turkey, or at least cut back, on their use of paper. (September 4, 2008)
Study Finds No Link Between Measles Vaccine, Autism
This new research comes as the nation is experiencing a surge in measles cases fueled by children left unvaccinated.
(September 4, 2008, AP)
Behavior Disorders in Teens Are Focus of New R&D Effort
Researchers affiliated with the new initiative will search for successful methods for educating a group of students that some experts see as long overlooked. (September 2, 2008)
Broad Prize to Double to $2 Million
The award is given annually to a city school district that has made notable strides in improving achievement. (September 3, 2008)
Writing to Learn
Writing workshops have drawn a steady and loyal following among teachers seeking to learn strategies for teaching their young scribes. (August 25, 2008)
As Economy Slumps, Teachers' Jobs in the Cross Hairs
Faced with high energy costs and crimped budgets, school districts have cut administrative positions, bus routes, special services, and athletics programs. (September 2, 2008)
Republicans May Waver Over NCLB
It remains far from clear whether Sen. John McCain—and other top Republicans—will continue to embrace the federal education law.
(August 29, 2008)
Younger students may eventually catch up, but at what cost? Wouldn't it be better to allow students to start a little later and experience academic success from day one?
