Reviews Find ELL Programs Lacking in Four Districts
In their defense, educators say more federal guidance is needed on how to apply civil rights laws to programs for English-language learners. (July 30, 2010)
Least-Disruptive Model for Turnaround Proving Popular
Educators in a number of states are opting for "transformation" in deciding how to use their federal School Improvement Grant money. (July 29, 2010)
The president told members of the National Urban League that his signature education initiative holds promise for poor and minority students in low-performing schools. (July 29, 2010)
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Commentary of the Day
What Would Real School Reform Look Like?
Making public schools all that they can be will take more than today’s superficial prescriptions, writes educational psychologist James Farwell. It will take real commitment and a clear-headed vision. (July 29, 2010)
Commentary
Five science education advocates argue that the country can no longer afford to ignore that the period from kindergarten through 4th grade is "a peak window of opportunity for teaching basic science concepts." (July 27, 2010)
Walt Gardner's Reality Check Blog
The Importance of Affect in the Classroom
Blogger Walt Gardner argues that students' attitudes about learning are equally as important as their test scores. (July 30, 2010)
Yearly Special Reports
This year's Diplomas Count explores the graduation-rate challenges facing many students and districts and looks at how schools are using data to help students finish high school and earn diplomas. Read the full report.
States News and Resources
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- • Texas set to release school accountability ratings
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- • NH to make education reforms without federal help
Videos
Doris Gonzalez, a senior at Oregon State University, talks about her experience with high school guidance counselors.
Digital Directions
Video Essays Play as Auditions for College
Colleges test optional video essays as part of the college-application process, but skeptics raise concerns. (June 16, 2010)
Teacher
Patrick Ledesma says that stories of heroic school turnarounds often overshadow alternative possibilities for school change. (July 20, 2010)
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Education Week Teacher Bookclub
Join your peers for an online book discussion of Linda F. Nathan's The Hardest Questions Aren't on the Test: Lessons From an Innovative Urban School. (July 19, 2010)
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