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)

Appeals Court to Weigh Race in Admissions

(July 29, 2010)

Diversity Differences May Hobble 'Controlled Choice' in N.C.

(July 30, 2010)

Detroit Council Says No to Mayoral Control of Schools

(July 30, 2010)

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President Barack Obama addresses the National Urban League 100th Anniversary Convention in Washington, D.C., on July 29.
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Obama Defends Race to Top

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)

NEA's Brand of School Improvement

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Opinions

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)

Starting a Science Education

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)

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)

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Graduation by the Numbers

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.

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Fair Expectations

Doris Gonzalez, a senior at Oregon State University, talks about her experience with high school guidance counselors.

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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)

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Teacher

Do We Need Another Hero?

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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