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Gates Takes a Risk on Teacher Evaluation
April 9, 2010 - Teacher
 Bill Gates describes his foundation’s recent $335 million investment in developing evaluation systems to improve teacher effectiveness as a “high risk” initiative that could fail.

Influential Author Dies
February 9, 2010 - Education Week
 

Gates Calls Teacher Grants a Risk
January 29, 2010 - Education Week
 In his 2010 annual letter, Bill Gates describes his foundation’s recent $335 million investment in developing evaluation systems to improve teacher effectiveness, saying there is a “high risk” the work could fail.

Gates Calls Teacher Grants a Risk
February 2, 2010 - Education Week

Moving Homes
December 8, 2009 - Education Week

America's Choice Taps New Executive
July 13, 2009 - Education Week

Poll Adds 'Youth Voice' on Schools
May 12, 2009 - Education Week

Leadership Institute Names President
April 28, 2009 - Education Week

Broad Foundation Backs 2 Groups Running Charter Schools in N.Y.C.
April 21, 2009 - Education Week

D.C. Mediator Named
April 21, 2009 - Education Week

Broad Foundation Announces Finalists for Urban Education Prize
April 7, 2009 - Education Week

Broad Foundation Names Urban Prize Nominees
April 2, 2009 - Education Week

Dropout Fighter Tapped
March 31, 2009 - Education Week

Mich. Governor Names Detroit Manager
February 10, 2009 - Education Week

EdisonLearning Gets New Chief
December 9, 2008 - Education Week

New Research Alliance to Study School Improvement in N.Y.C.
November 4, 2008 - Education Week

Chicago School Workers Charged in Alleged Paycheck Scheme
October 28, 2008 - Education Week

Other Big Cities Pursued Goals, Strategies Similar to Chicago Project’s Plan
October 9, 2008 | Updated: May 8, 2010 - Education Week

Congress Signs Off on Bill To Protect Children Online
October 7, 2008 - Education Week

D.C. Reaches Settlement Over Migrant Education Funds
September 22, 2008 - Education Week

Former CDF Researcher Dies
September 22, 2008 - Education Week

Bush Picks Ed. Dept. Inspector General
September 16, 2008 - Education Week

Blogger ‘Eduwonkette’ Is Identified
August 24, 2008 - Education Week

Phila. Selects Chief Academic Officer
August 25, 2008 - Education Week

In Poll, Superintendents Express Worry Over Supply of Leaders
June 4, 2008 - Education Week

Poll: Urban Parents Find Schools Safe
May 6, 2008 - Education Week

New Executive Director To Take Reins at AASA
April 15, 2008 - Education Week

Broad Foundation Names Finalists For Urban Prize
April 8, 2008 - Education Week

Bank Street College Names New Head
March 25, 2008 - Education Week

New Phila. Board Member Sworn In
March 25, 2008 - Education Week

Survey Finds Principals’ Pay Gains Outpacing Consumer Price Index
March 11, 2008 - Education Week

Boston Schools Eye ‘Pilot’ Status
March 11, 2008 - Education Week

L.A. Mayor Announces Picks for Management of Partnership
March 4, 2008 - Education Week

N.D. Schools Chief to Run for 7th Term
February 26, 2008 - Education Week

L.A. District, Charter Groups Settle Lawsuit Over Facilities
February 19, 2008 - Education Week

L.A. District, Charter Groups Settle Facilities Lawsuit
February 14, 2008 - Education Week (Web)

Gates Foundation CEO to Step Down
February 12, 2008 - Education Week

Learn About Pros, Cons of Internet, Principals’ Group Urges Educators
January 22, 2008 - Education Week

Interim Chief Named in San Diego
January 8, 2008 - Education Week

ETS, N.J. Law Center Expand Advocacy Work
January 8, 2008 - Education Week

Six L.A. Schools Vote to Join Mayor’s Effort
December 18, 2007 - Education Week

New Center to Explore Role of Digital Media in Learning
December 11, 2007 - Education Week

Rochester, N.Y., Names Schools Chief
November 27, 2007 - Education Week

Houston, Charlotte OK Bonds to Build Schools
November 13, 2007 - Education Week

Ga. Educator Named H.S. Principal of Year
September 17, 2007 - Education Week

NCLB Reauthorization Database Debuts
September 10, 2007 - Education Week

Alliance Hires NAACP Executive
August 28, 2007 - Education Week

Ford Foundation Names President
August 28, 2007 - Education Week

Asa Hilliard, Expert On Africa, Dies
August 28, 2007 - Education Week

Four Local Groups to Organize Campaign For Better Schools
May 22, 2007 - Education Week

Teacher Magazine Ceases Publication
May 8, 2007 - Education Week

Seattle Board Offers Top Post to Charleston, S.C., Schools Chief
April 23, 2007 - Education Week

Atlanta to Redesign Schools With $10.5 Million Grant
April 23, 2007 - Education Week

Judge Backs Use of Race in Berkeley
April 17, 2007 - Education Week

Foundation to Spend $500 Million to Fight Childhood Obesity
April 10, 2007 - Education Week

Long Beach District Again Picked as Finalist For Urban School Prize
April 10, 2007 - Education Week

Educator Lauded for 'Courage'
March 20, 2007 - Education Week

In New Orleans, Bush Praises Charters’ Role in ‘Renewal’ Efforts
March 6, 2007 - Education Week

Issue Warnings on ADHD Drugs, FDA Tells Their Manufacturers
February 27, 2007 - Education Week

Dow Jones Drops Race Consideration in Summer Program
February 20, 2007 - Education Week

Federal Study Documents Rates of Autism Disorders in 14 States
February 12, 2007 - Education Week

More Students Score 3 or Higher on AP Tests, College Board Reports
February 12, 2007 - Education Week

Consumer Group Faults Conditions in School Cafeterias
February 6, 2007 - Education Week

Admissions Case Ends
February 6, 2007 - Education Week

Miami Board Approves Pact
December 12, 2006 - Education Week

Native Hawaiian School Wins Federal Court Battle Over Admissions Criteria
December 12, 2006 - Education Week

Pediatricians’ Group Faults Ads as Teaching Unhealthy Behavior
December 12, 2006 - Education Week

Milton Friedman
November 28, 2006 - Education Week

Internship Program in Education Reform to Triple With Grant
October 31, 2006 - Education Week

Seattle Superintendent Resigns
October 31, 2006 - Education Week

Safety Training Clarified
October 31, 2006 - Education Week

Cincinnati Wins $20 Million Grant
October 31, 2006 - Education Week

Lehigh to Open Center to Bolster Urban Leadership
October 24, 2006 - Education Week

Los Angeles Board Picks Superintendent; Mayor ‘Disappointed’
October 17, 2006 - Education Week

Thomas H. Reece
October 2, 2006 - Education Week

NASSP Lands Grant for Civic Engagement of H.S. Students
October 2, 2006 - Education Week

Former Superintendent Pleads Not Guilty
September 12, 2006 - Education Week

Vallas to Stay in Philadelphia
August 29, 2006 - Education Week

Summer Program Trains Leaders
July 11, 2006 - Education Week

Community Schools
May 16, 2006 - Education Week

George Lenchner
May 16, 2006 - Education Week

U.S. Minority Growth Tracked
May 16, 2006 - Education Week

‘Community School’ Efforts Profiled
May 12, 2006 - Education Week (Web)

N.Y.C. Small-Schools Group Wins $20 Million Grant
May 9, 2006 - Education Week

Bee to Debut on Network TV
May 9, 2006 - Education Week

Andrew “Chick” Ahlgren
May 9, 2006 - Education Week

Five Urban Districts Named as Finalists for 2006 Broad Prize
April 11, 2006 - Education Week

High School Dropouts
April 11, 2006 - Education Week

More Than Half of Dropouts Earn H.S. Credentials, Study Finds
April 6, 2006 - Education Week (Web)

Three Mass. Teachers Win Fight for Jobs After Failing Tests
April 4, 2006 - Education Week

Academic Help Set for Miss. Schools Affected by Katrina
March 21, 2006 - Education Week

‘Best’ High School Ratings Challenged
March 6, 2006 - Education Week

Henry M. Morris
March 6, 2006 - Education Week

Michael S. Joyce
March 6, 2006 - Education Week

Eli J. Segal
February 28, 2006 - Education Week

N.Y.C. Schools Offer Workers Amnesty on Out-of-City Tuition
February 28, 2006 - Education Week

Dale Scheideman
February 28, 2006 - Education Week

‘Best’ High School Ratings Challenged
February 28, 2006 - Education Week (Web)

G. Alfred Hess Jr.
February 14, 2006 - Education Week

Jill Chaifetz
February 14, 2006 - Education Week

Tough Love in Texas District
January 24, 2006 - Education Week

Conn. School Boards Offer Endorsements of State’s NCLB Suit
January 24, 2006 - Education Week

Fla. Middle Schooler Dies After Standoff With Police
January 24, 2006 - Education Week

Sally Laird Mernissi
January 17, 2006 - Education Week

U.S. Chamber to Rank State School Systems in New Reform Push
January 10, 2006 - Education Week

Brief Filed in NCLB Suit
December 30, 2005 - Education Week

Guilty Plea on Red Lake Charge
December 6, 2005 - Education Week

Founder of National Writing Project Dies
November 15, 2005 - Education Week

Philanthropic Leader Dies
November 9, 2005 - Education Week

Gates Foundation Gives to H.S. Projects in L.A., Portland, Ore.
November 8, 2005 - Education Week

Technology Grants to Gulf Coast
November 1, 2005 - Education Week

Civil Rights Legend Rosa Parks Dies
November 1, 2005 - Education Week

U.S. Appeals Court Backs Use of Race By Seattle Schools
October 25, 2005 - Education Week

Buffalo H.S. Addresses Concerns About Sign-Ups for Junior ROTC
October 18, 2005 - Education Week

Cobb County, Ga., Laptop Plan to Be Probed by Grand Jury
October 18, 2005 - Education Week

Mich. Governor Tells Detroit Panel Not to Rule Out Charter Schools
October 18, 2005 - Education Week

SEC Offers Teachers Advice
October 18, 2005 - Education Week

New Orleans Seeking to Open Some Schools in November
October 11, 2005 - Education Week

Pa. Governor Seeks Removal of Chester-Upland Control Board
October 11, 2005 - Education Week

KIPP to Open New School
October 11, 2005 - Education Week

Study Finds Child Pedestrians Safest in Heavily Populated Areas
October 11, 2005 - Education Week

Report Finds Progress in Chicago Schools
October 4, 2005 - Education Week

USDA Food Pyramid Aims to Teach Children About Healthy Eating
October 4, 2005 - Education Week

Health Coverage Still in Effect, New Orleans Employees Told
October 4, 2005 - Education Week

ACT College-Testing Firm Offers Fee Waivers to Displaced Students
October 4, 2005 - Education Week

Former Head of N.Y. District Pleads Guilty to Taking Money
October 4, 2005 - Education Week

Obituary: Head Start Father Bronfenbrenner Dies
October 4, 2005 - Education Week

Obituary: Judge Pursued Civil Rights
October 4, 2005 - Education Week

Report Finds Progress in Chicago Schools
September 29, 2005 - Education Week (Web)

Chicago Mayor Unveils Plan to Improve City’s High Schools
September 27, 2005 - Education Week

Bible-Literacy Project Offers Textbook for High Schools
September 27, 2005 - Education Week

N.Y.C. School District to Help Build Facilities to House Charters
September 20, 2005 - Education Week

Accountant Accused of Aiding Alleged N.Y. District Thefts
September 20, 2005 - Education Week

Former N.C. School Officials Charged in False-Billing Scheme
September 20, 2005 - Education Week

Free Tests in Storm’s Wake
September 20, 2005 - Education Week

Teacher Award Established
September 20, 2005 - Education Week

Texas Moves to Dissolve Wilmer-Hutchins District
September 13, 2005 - Education Week

Agreement Will Allow Schools to Be Built on Historic L.A. Site
September 13, 2005 - Education Week

Ohio College Revokes Credit in Alleged Recertification Scheme
September 13, 2005 - Education Week

Ex-Union Chief Pleads Guilty
September 13, 2005 - Education Week

Judge Upholds Vote on Raise for San Francisco Chief
September 7, 2005 - Education Week

Boarding School Settles Complaints by N.Y. Officials
September 7, 2005 - Education Week

Superintendent Charged
September 7, 2005 - Education Week

Pay, Jobs for Displaced Teachers Are Priorities For AFT Officials
September 7, 2005 - Education Week

Chicago Schools Scrap Iowa Exams in Favor of Diagnostic Tests
August 30, 2005 - Education Week

Obituary: Elizabeth Blodgett Hall
July 26, 2005 - Education Week

Obituary: Harold W. Stevenson
July 26, 2005 - Education Week

Carl A. Cohn Selected as San Diego Superintendent
July 25, 2005 - Education Week (Web)

Missouri Takes Control
July 12, 2005 - Education Week

Full Federal Appeals Court Backs Integration Plan in Lynn, Mass.
June 21, 2005 - Education Week

Gay Students Win Damages
June 21, 2005 - Education Week

Obituary: Founder of Early-Language-Skills Program Dies
June 14, 2005 - Education Week

SAT Prep Set to Music
June 14, 2005 - Education Week

National Campaign Urges Children to Eat ‘Go’ Foods
June 7, 2005 - Education Week

‘New Leaders’ Gets Support
June 7, 2005 - Education Week

Vaccinations Urged
June 7, 2005 - Education Week

St. Paul School Board Sets Guidelines on Use of Tasers
May 24, 2005 - Education Week

Union Campaigns to Change How NCLB Assesses Progress
May 24, 2005 - Education Week

District is Sued for Blocking Mother’s Reading From Bible
May 24, 2005 - Education Week

Student’s Suspension Reduced After Outcry From Ga. Community
May 17, 2005 - Education Week

Detroit Residents Step Up To File For School Board Race
May 17, 2005 - Education Week

Chief’s Contract Settled
May 17, 2005 - Education Week

Two Drivers Killed, Students Injured in School Bus Crash in Missouri
May 17, 2005 - Education Week

Partnership Formed
May 17, 2005 - Education Week

L.A. Inspector Named
May 17, 2005 - Education Week

Obituary: Gordon Shaw
May 10, 2005 - Education Week

Bill Clinton Promotes Healthier Habits for Youngsters
May 10, 2005 - Education Week

Missouri Court Overturns Counselor’s Conviction
May 3, 2005 - Education Week

Comings and Goings
May 3, 2005 - Education Week

Governors Seeking H.S. Students’ Views
April 26, 2005 - Education Week

Leaving Las Vegas
April 26, 2005 - Education Week

Food Pyramid Stresses Nutrition, Physical Activity
April 26, 2005 - Education Week

Christian Group Tries to Counter Gay-Supportive ‘Day of Silence’
April 19, 2005 - Education Week

N.Y.C. Advocates Win Change To Allow for Leafleting Near Schools
April 19, 2005 - Education Week

Five Vie for Urban Prize
April 19, 2005 - Education Week

Superintendent of Detroit Schools Announces June Resignation
April 12, 2005 - Education Week

U.S. Judge Schedules Trials in Challenge to Waldorf Schools
April 12, 2005 - Education Week

Divided Dallas Board Names Superintendent
April 5, 2005 - Education Week

Five More Charter Schools Set to Open in N.Y.C.
March 22, 2005 - Education Week

Superintendent of Mo. District Admits to Stealing $844,000
March 22, 2005 - Education Week

Parent Training Aided
March 22, 2005 - Education Week

Video on Tolerance Headed for Schools
March 15, 2005 - Education Week

Obituary: Burdette W. Andrews
March 15, 2005 - Education Week

Media-Use Study Finds Youths Increasingly Multi-Tasking
March 15, 2005 - Education Week

School Board in Louisiana to Appeal Ruling Barring Prayer at Meetings
March 8, 2005 - Education Week

Scholarship Gift
March 8, 2005 - Education Week

Short Takes
March 1, 2005 - Education Week

New Orleans Schools Face State Oversight
February 23, 2005 - Education Week

Va. School District Votes to Keep Religion Program
February 23, 2005 - Education Week

Schrenko Faces New Charge
February 23, 2005 - Education Week

AFT Archive Opens Collection of Shanker Papers
February 15, 2005 - Education Week

‘Grinch’ Promoter Found Guilty of Defrauding Miami Students
February 15, 2005 - Education Week

Houston Suspends Classroom Meals After State Audit Finds Problems
February 15, 2005 - Education Week

Back to School
February 15, 2005 - Education Week

School Board Member in Virginia Rapped for Letter on Homosexuality
February 15, 2005 - Education Week

More Small Schools Slated to Open in New York City
February 8, 2005 - Education Week

Head of Mich. Intermediate District Convicted on Misconduct Charges
February 8, 2005 - Education Week

Terrorism Recovery
February 8, 2005 - Education Week

Md. District Administrator Charged With Laundering Money for Drug Ring
February 1, 2005 - Education Week

Superintendent Warns Board Member Not to Visit School Without Permission
February 1, 2005 - Education Week

Auditors Sued
February 1, 2005 - Education Week

Minn. School Adds Security Following Trespass Incident
February 1, 2005 - Education Week

Chicago Coach Wins Damages From Parent
January 25, 2005 - Education Week

Former N.Y. School Administrator Charged With Stealing From District
January 25, 2005 - Education Week

St. Louis Teachers OK Contract; Pact Wards Off Threatened Strike
January 25, 2005 - Education Week

Complaint Dropped
January 25, 2005 - Education Week

N.Y. Comptroller’s Report Blasts School Audit Firm
January 19, 2005 - Education Week

Obituary: Test Developer Dies
January 19, 2005 - Education Week

Nation’s Oldest School Supplier To Close Retail Stores in 17 States
January 19, 2005 - Education Week

Five Cities Receive Grants To Tackle Dropout Problem
January 19, 2005 - Education Week

Strike Looms
January 19, 2005 - Education Week

Stepping Down
January 19, 2005 - Education Week

No Show
January 19, 2005 - Education Week

Calif. Public Schools to Post Notices on Adequate Conditions
January 11, 2005 - Education Week

N.Y.C. Mayor Claims Progress on Safety, School Performance
January 11, 2005 - Education Week

Obituary: Pioneer in Calif. Charter School Movement Dies
January 11, 2005 - Education Week

Food Case Dropped
January 4, 2005 - Education Week

Arts Educator Wins Prestigious Award
December 7, 2004 - Education Week

Center on Education Policy Set to Expand Work Tracking NCLB
November 30, 2004 - Education Week

Accused Wis. Teacher’s Records Must be Released, Court Rules
November 30, 2004 - Education Week

Miami-Dade Schools Chief Challenges Use of Stun Guns on Students
November 30, 2004 - Education Week

Michigan Athletic Association to Appeal Ruling on Girls’ Sports
November 30, 2004 - Education Week

Obituary: Expert on Children’s Literature Dies
November 30, 2004 - Education Week

Houston Picks Schools Chief
November 23, 2004 - Education Week

N.Y.C. Probing Disposal of Students’ Private Files
November 23, 2004 - Education Week

Rural Texas District Cancels Plan for Pupils to Dress as Opposite Sex
November 23, 2004 - Education Week

U.S. Justice Department to Help Washington District on Race Issues
November 23, 2004 - Education Week

Probe of Local Md. Schools Chief Said to Include Federal Inquiry
November 16, 2004 - Education Week

State Steps In
November 16, 2004 - Education Week

Suit Accuses Los Angeles School of Climate Hostile to Gay Students
November 9, 2004 - Education Week

Educators in Texas Indicted in Alleged Smuggling Ring
November 2, 2004 - Education Week

Obituary: Reagan-Era Department Official Dies
November 2, 2004 - Education Week

Governors Plan Summit on High School Reform
October 26, 2004 - Education Week

Rating Downgraded
October 19, 2004 - Education Week

Pulling Plug
October 19, 2004 - Education Week

Back to School
October 12, 2004 - Education Week

D.C. Research Group Buys Consulting Firm
October 12, 2004 - Education Week

Obituary: Former Indiana Schools Superintendent Dies
October 12, 2004 - Education Week

N.Y.C. Promotion Policy
October 8, 2004 - Education Week

New Orleans Schools Chief Calls For Probe Into Work at His House
October 8, 2004 - Education Week

Election Complaint
October 8, 2004 - Education Week

Gay Students’ Safety
October 8, 2004 - Education Week

Md. Jewish Day School to Receive Homeland-Security Funding
October 1, 2004 - Education Week

Chicago Board Approves Rules for Opening 100 New Schools
October 1, 2004 - Education Week

Former N.Y.C. Official Pleads Guilty to Using Forged Credentials
October 1, 2004 - Education Week

Beating Death
October 1, 2004 - Education Week

L.A. Leaders Back Plan to Build Three Schools on Site of Hotel
September 22, 2004 - Education Week

Voters in Calif. District to Decide on Whether to Open High School
September 22, 2004 - Education Week

California Court Backs District in Dismissing Untenured Teacher
September 22, 2004 - Education Week

No Grow
September 22, 2004 - Education Week

Moving On in N.Y.C.
September 27, 2004 - Education Week

Federal Voucher Plan Falls Short on Takers
September 21, 2004 - Education Week

Texas Backs Off Its Ban on Classroom Cupcakes
September 22, 2004 - Education Week

Maine Parents Lose Their Bid for Autistic Son to Use Playground
September 22, 2004 - Education Week

Teacher Wins Lawsuit on Use of Iraq Prison Photos in Class
September 27, 2004 - Education Week

Charter Education Schools
September 22, 2004 - Education Week

Death: Barbara A. Sizemore
September 20, 2004 - Education Week

Collective Action
January 21, 2004 - Education Week

The Weak Link
October 4, 2000 - Education Week

An Incomplete Education
October 4, 2000 - Education Week

Put to the Test
October 4, 2000 - Education Week

A Feast of Offerings
October 4, 2000 - Education Week

Educating the Educators
September 15, 1999 - Education Week

The Paradoxical Teacher
September 15, 1999 - Education Week

'The Not-Quite Profession'
September 15, 1999 - Education Week

Safety Is Hard to Ensure, Administrators Say
April 28, 1999 - Education Week

Open to Innovation
April 21, 1999 - Education Week

Crackdowns on Emergency Licenses Begin as Teacher Shortages Loom
April 7, 1999 - Education Week

States' Uneven Teacher Supply Complicates Staffing of Schools
March 10, 1999 - Education Week

Technology Eases Teacher Recruitment for School Districts
March 10, 1999 - Education Week

Peer-Review Programs Catch Hold As Unions, Districts Work Together
June 3, 1998 - Education Week

The End of an Era
March 5, 1997 - Education Week

Philadelphia Story
February 19, 1997 - Education Week

A Lesson in Winning Back an Estranged Public
November 20, 1996 - Education Week

Divided We Stand
November 6, 1996 - Education Week

The Long Haul
April 17, 1996 - Education Week

The Missing Link
April 17, 1996 - Education Week

Basic Training
March 24, 1993 - Education Week

Intro: The Balance of Power
February 24, 1993 - Education Week

Mission Impossible?
February 10, 1993 - Education Week

Seven Days a Week
April 29, 1992 - Education Week

Unions Strive to Elect Friendly Board Members
April 29, 1992 - Education Week

Boards of Contention: Introduction
April 29, 1992 - Education Week

Tales of Two Boards: Under State Order, Dallas Tries To Clean Up Its Act
April 29, 1992 - Education Week

M.S.U. Education School Is on a Mission: 'Teaching for Understanding'
December 12, 1990 - Education Week

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