Learning-Disabled Enrollment Dips After
Long Climb
Experts say the decline may be driving overall decreases in numbers of special education students. (September 8, 2010)
Race to Top Winners Make Virtual Education a Priority
The International Association for K-12 Online Learning outlines the winners' plans for online learning. (September 7, 2010)
Learning the Language Blog
Leaving Ariz.: Immigrant Teen Feels Safer in N.M.
The numbers are hard to track, but Aaron is among at least a handful of students who crossed the state line, fearing deportation if they stayed in Arizona. (September 8, 2010)
District Dossier Blog
Chicago's Longtime Mayor, Education Reformer, Not Running Again
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Spotlight on Middle and High School Literacy
FREE! Many educators are learning that it's not just young children who need help with literacy skills. This FREE Spotlight explores unique strategies and programs for working on literacy with middle and high school students.
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Commentary of the Day
We Must Shift From Teacher Quality to Teaching Quality
Educators have focused too much attention on the what of teaching, and not enough on "the far messier (but pivotal) how of teaching," writes Joseph Wise. (September 8, 2010)
Commentary
Green Schoolyards as an Element of Reform
There are dozens of academic and developmental reasons for schools to create and use outdoor classrooms, writes green-schoolyard advocate Kirk Meyer. He gives 10. (August 31, 2010)
Sara Mead's Policy Notebook Blog
How Did Parents as Teachers Win an i3 Grant?
Blogger Sara Mead wonders how Parents as Teachers won a $20.5 million grant to implement a program that's focused on working with parents and children in the years before they start school.. (September 7, 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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Videos
New Orleans Charter Science and Math Academy teacher Kaycee Eckhart talks about the challenges that she and other educators face in post-Katrina New Orleans.
Digital Directions
Study Links Tech to Algebra Achievement
A four-year study concludes that Algebra I teachers trained in a program that allowed them to monitor students' progress on graphing calculators led to significantly improved achievement. (September 2, 2010)
Teacher
The prospect of hosting a student teacher has middle school language arts teacher Sarah Henchey contemplating her own practice. (September 8, 2010)
John Merrow's Learning Matters
New Orleans: Paul Vallas' Report Card
This final report in a 3-year series looks at Vallas' legacy in New Orleans. What has he done, how is it working, and will it last? Report includes podcasts, videos, and news features. (July 26, 2010)
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