Duncan Presses NEA on Merit Pay, Tenure
The education secretary tells the nation's largest teachers' union that 'inflexible' policies on pay for performance and job protections must change. (July 2, 2009)
Expert Panels Named in Common-Standards Push
One group of panelists will draft standards for the initiative being led by governors and state schools chiefs, and the other will critique their work. (July 1, 2009)
NRC Urges Greater Focus on Preschool Math
The National Research Council says early-childhood education needs to build a better foundation for children’s mathematical success. (July 2, 2009)
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Authors Share Tips on How to Hook Boys on Books
Children’s authors offered teachers and librarians advice on getting boys to love reading, including featuring more humorous books. (July 2, 2009)
Studies Probe 'Value-Added' Measures
As a method for evaluating teachers’ effectiveness, researchers say, the technique has some drawbacks. (July 1, 2009)
States, Districts in Delicate Dance on Stimulus
Striking the right balance on use of federal education aid requires accommodation on both sides—and produces some friction.
(June 30, 2009)
States Without Budgets as Key Deadline Passes
States from California to Connecticut are sinking deeper into chaos as lawmakers struggle to work out budget differences at the start of the new fiscal year.
(July 2, 2009, AP)
N.Y.C. Education Board Votes to Reappoint Chancellor
Joel Klein was given full authority over the city's education system Wednesday after the state Senate failed to renew Mayor Michael Bloomberg's control of the schools. (July 1, 2009, AP)
Top-Scoring Nations Share Strategies on Teachers
Educators from Singapore and Finland discuss approaches that have yielded high rankings in global comparisons of student achievement. (June 30, 2009)
Gov., Lawmakers Blow Deadline as Calif. Budget Hole Deepens
Gov. Schwarzenegger and lawmakers lost the chance to cut spending in a manner considered crucial to bridging the state's $24 billion deficit. (July 1, 2009, MCT)
SREB Urges Greater Focus on Middle Grades in South
The Southern Regional Education Board says many states set standards too low and need to better prepare students for high school. (June 30, 2009)
Teacher Turnover Plagues Chicago Public Schools
A new report shows about 100 Chicago schools lose more than a quarter of their staff every year.
(June 30, 2009, MCT)
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