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Sean Cavanagh
is a staff writer for Education Week. His beats include the curriculum areas of math and science, adult education, vocational/school-to-work issues, and dropouts. He also covers the states of Alaska and Illinois.
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Role of NAEP Could Change With Common Assessments
November 16, 2009  As a push for common state standards and tests moves forward, questions are arising about the future of “the nation’s report card.”

Work Groups Picked for K-12 Standards
November 17, 2009  The members of the "work groups" for developing K-12 standards in English-language arts and mathematics were announced last week.

Project Offers Teacher Scholarships
November 17, 2009  Math and science teachers in Michigan will be eligible for stipends to pay for their master's-degree training if they commit to working in high-need schools.

Web Connects K-12 Students With Scientists
November 9, 2009

K-12 Common Standards Expected To Be Released in December
November 10, 2009

The 'STEM' Pipeline
November 3, 2009

Student Debates
November 3, 2009

STEM Defection Seen to Occur After High School
October 28, 2009

Forensics Courses Becoming Classroom Fixture
October 27, 2009

Common-Standards Leaders, Experts Eye Adding Math, Science
October 27, 2009

NAEP Scores Put Spotlight on Standards
October 19, 2009

Institute of Education Sciences to Open Three Research Centers
October 20, 2009

NAEP Math Scores Idle at 4th Grade, Advance at 8th
Updated: October 14, 2009

Time on Learning, Assessment
October 13, 2009

Fordham Thumbs-Up on Standards
October 13, 2009

'Common Core' Standards Earn a B From Think Tank
October 8, 2009

New Tack on Math Promoted
October 6, 2009

Consortium's Algebra Test Again Yields Poor Results
Updated: November 2, 2009

New Standards Draft Offers More Details
September 25, 2009

Technology Links Students to Fieldwork
September 28, 2009

Hawaii Chief Eyes Next Year
September 22, 2009

Documentary Sequel Touts Charter School as Model for Nation
September 22, 2009

Charter School Lid Removed in Illinois
September 22, 2009

'Common Core' Group Takes Aim at Move For 21st-Century Skills
September 22, 2009

Revised Draft of 'Common Core' Standards Unveiled
September 21, 2009

'Two Million Minutes' Film Profiles Charter School
Updated: September 18, 2009

Fellowships Enable Teachers to Acquire Washington Insights
September 14, 2009

Schooling Pays Off, OECD Says
September 15, 2009

Panel Wants Engineering Integrated Into Curriculum
Updated: September 11, 2009

Science Panel Seeks Ways to Fan Student Innovation
September 1, 2009

Elementary School Math
August 31, 2009

Science Panel Seeks Ways to Fan Student Innovation
August 25, 2009

Openness of Common-Standards Process at Issue
August 11, 2009

Black-White Achievement
August 11, 2009

NAEP Panels Propose More ELL, Spec. Ed. Inclusion
August 7, 2009

NAEP Panels Propose More ELL, Spec. Ed. Inclusion
Updated: August 11, 2009

Teachers Pick Up Tips For Enhancing Topic of Evolution in Class
Updated: August 11, 2009

Transparency of Common-Standards Process at Issue
Updated: October 9, 2009

Draft Content Standards Elicit Mixed Reviews
July 23, 2009

Singapore Crafts Vocational Ed. With Industries in Mind
July 14, 2009

NRC Calls for Bolstering Preschool Math
July 14, 2009

Key Teams Tapped in Standards Push
July 14, 2009

Black-White Achievement Gap Narrows on NAEP
Updated: July 16, 2009

Picks Named for High Ed. Dept. Positions
Updated: July 13, 2009

Computer Tool Sizes Up Math, Science Policies
July 8, 2009

NRC Urges Greater Focus on Preschool Math
July 2, 2009

Expert Panels Named in Common-Standards Push
July 1, 2009

Top-Scoring Nations Share Strategies on Teachers
June 30, 2009

NCLB Found to Raise Scores Across Spectrum
June 17, 2009

Study Puts Results of International Tests on Common Metric
June 16, 2009

Nanotech Lessons
June 16, 2009

Subject Groups Seeking Voice on Standards
Updated: June 24, 2009

Effort, Engagement, and Student Learning
June 16, 2009

Subject-Matter Groups Want Voice in Standards
Updated: June 24, 2009

Challenging Programs Cater to the Profoundly Gifted
June 9, 2009

Texas Board's Chairman Ousted, and Outspoken
June 9, 2009

Nations Performing at Top Committed to Broad Curriculum
June 9, 2009

K-12 Funding Up in Alaska Budget
June 9, 2009

Florida Official to Direct Staff Of Governing Board for NAEP
June 9, 2009

Profoundly Gifted Find Challenging Programs
June 3, 2009

Aspiring Primary Teachers May Be Tested in Math
May 15, 2009

Calif. Governor Sets Plan to Offer Open-Source Digital Texts
May 18, 2009

Hong Kong’s Math Found More Difficult Than Massachusetts
Updated: May 15, 2009

Scientific Reasoning: No Child's Play
May 11, 2009

Market for S. Korean Math Texts Remains Elusive for U.S. Educator
May 11, 2009

Texas Board Feud Stirs Up Legislators
April 28, 2009

Achievement Gap
April 28, 2009

Math Skills
April 28, 2009

Out-of School Classes Provide Edge
April 21, 2009

International Exams Yield Less-Than-Clear Lessons
April 21, 2009

Small Schools
April 21, 2009

Texas Suit Dismissed
April 21, 2009

‘Double Dose’ of Algebra Found to Lift Scores, Not Passing Rates
Updated: November 5, 2009

State of the States
April 6, 2009

Retooled Texas Standards Raise Unease Among Science Groups
April 7, 2009

Nanotechnology Slips Into Schools
March 30, 2009

Science Instruction
March 31, 2009

Evolution Debate Remains Vexing for Texas Board
March 31, 2009

Nanotechnology Slips Into Schools
March 27, 2009

Sour Economy Places Athletics in Jeopardy
Updated: March 31, 2009

NAEP’s Board Mulls Five-State Report
March 16, 2009

Results Found for Computer-Math Program
March 16, 2009

'Depth' Matters in High School Science Studies
March 10, 2009

The Power of Gestures
March 10, 2009

Computer-Aided Instruction Led to Algebra Gains
March 10, 2009

A Very Bright Idea
March 2, 2009

Music and Academic Achievement
March 3, 2009

PISA Called Inappropriate for U.S. Benchmarking
Updated: March 3, 2009

Parents Schooled in Learning How to Help With Math
February 23, 2009

Gender and Science
February 23, 2009

Kiddie Algebra
February 10, 2009

Science Skills in China and the U.S.
February 10, 2009

In Competition, 'Mercy' Wanting
February 2, 2009

'Green' Classes Flourish in Schools
February 3, 2009

Board Strips Disputed Language From Texas Science Standards
February 3, 2009

Informal Experiences Can Go a Long Way in Teaching Science
January 27, 2009

Teaching Evolution at Issue in Two States
January 27, 2009

'Spore' Plays Games With Evolution Theory
January 16, 2009

Standards Help Minn. Vie With Top Nations
January 21, 2009

Teachers Partner With Students in Science Lab
January 21, 2009

Students Found to Pick Up Science Outside School
January 14, 2009

Alabama Lends Math, Science Resources
January 6, 2009

The Four-Year Plan
January 6, 2009

Scientists Delve Into Public Education
January 6, 2009

Pressure for International Benchmarks Builds
January 6, 2009

Calif. Judge Blocks Requirement For 8th Graders to Take Algebra
January 6, 2009

Preparation for College
January 6, 2009

National Testing
December 1, 2008

Puerto Rican Officials Spar Over Low Scores on NAEP
December 1, 2008

Plans Advance to Link NAEP to College, Work Readiness
December 1, 2008

Puerto Rican Officials Feud Over NAEP Participation
November 21, 2008

Why Take Advanced Math?
November 18, 2008

Senior Year Inviting More Math Choices
November 18, 2008

Group Launches Push for More Math, Science Teachers
November 10, 2008

Three New Appointees Named for Board Governing NAEP
November 4, 2008

Math Specialists Roam South Dakota to Help Elementary Teachers
October 28, 2008

U.S. Urban Students Middling vs. Foreign Peers
October 22, 2008

Producing Engineers
October 20, 2008

Skills With Technology to be Gauged on NAEP
October 20, 2008

8th Grade Algebra Teachers in Arkansas to Need State Nod
October 21, 2008

Sports in the City
October 21, 2008

American Culture Seen to Thwart Girls' Math Development
October 17, 2008

Top U.S. Education Research Officials to Step Down
October 10, 2008

Efforts Undertaken to Publicize Math Panel’s Results
October 10, 2008

Top Officials Stepping Down From U.S. Ed. Dept.'s Research Arm
Updated: October 14, 2008

Candidates' Math-Science Ideas Face Limits
October 7, 2008

What Works Clearinghouse Dings 'Accelerated Math' Program
October 7, 2008

Use of Calculators
October 7, 2008

Finding the Language to Teach Science
September 29, 2008

Draft Texas Science Standards Remove Language Irking Scientists
September 30, 2008

Schools Found Likely to Miss NCLB Targets
September 25, 2008

Low Performers Found Unready to Take Algebra
September 22, 2008

Game Enables Users to Guide Evolution on Screen
September 12, 2008

Projects Try to Prepare Students To Succeed at STEM in College
September 12, 2008

Kentucky Trains Parents to Help Schools Bolster STEM Subjects
September 8, 2008

Palin Takes Measured Tack On Alaska's School Issues
September 9, 2008

Homework: How Much Is Enough?
September 2, 2008

Out-of-School Science
September 2, 2008

VP Choice Backed School Funding Overhaul
August 29, 2008

Guidance by Principals Emerging as Crucial in Science Instruction
Updated: September 2, 2008

Stereotype of Mathematical Inferiority Still Plagues Girls
August 22, 2008

New Algebra 2 Test Suggests States Face High Hurdles
August 25, 2008

Science in Plain English
August 25, 2008

Educators Peer Over Students’ Shoulders at Mich. Math Lab
August 11, 2008

NCTM Executive Director to Resign
August 11, 2008

Experts Question Calif.’s Algebra Edict
July 23, 2008

Head of NAEP Governing Board Takes Position with ACT
July 28, 2008

USTA Encourages Coaches to Love ‘No Cut’ Policies
Updated: July 11, 2008

Since NCLB Law, Test Scores on Rise
June 24, 2008

Testing Officials Again Tackle Accommodations And Exclusions for Special Student Populations
July 11, 2008

Vouchers, Evolution Top Issues in La.
July 14, 2008

GE Funds Math, Science in N.Y.C.:
July 15, 2008

Former Texas Employee Sues Over Dismissal After Creationism E-Mail
July 15, 2008

High-Stakes Spillover Seen
July 15, 2008

Site Offers Translated Standards:
July 15, 2008

NCATE Revising Standards on Child-Development Preparation
Updated: June 17, 2008

Long Live the King
June 17, 2008

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Lessons at the Museum
June 6, 2008

Illinois Spending Remains in Flux
June 9, 2008

No Penalty for Test Woes
June 3, 2008

Plans to Give NAEP Via Computer Face Obstacles
May 19, 2008

Obama Introduces Bill on STEM Issues
June 3, 2008

Labs at Elementary Level Help Bring Science Alive
June 3, 2008

National Science Group Names New Leader
May 19, 2008

'Academic Freedom' Used as Basis Of Bills to Question Evolution
May 12, 2008

Math Group Tries to Help Young Teachers Stay the Course
May 6, 2008

Conferees Assess Progress on Math, Science Education
May 5, 2008

Alaska Legislators Overhaul Funding
April 29, 2008

Playing Games in Classroom Helping Pupils Grasp Math
April 29, 2008

School Science Funder Gives Small Colleges Aid for K-12 Projects
April 29, 2008

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Catching Up on Algebra
April 22, 2008

America Scouts Overseas to Boost Education Skills
April 22, 2008

Trends in the European Union: Education Seen Driving Prosperity
April 22, 2008

Trends in China: Schooling Shifting With Market Forces
April 22, 2008

Essential Qualities of Math Teaching Remain Unknown
March 28, 2008

Finding Kernels of Scientific Sense
March 21, 2008

Cultivating a Diversity of Talent
March 21, 2008

Federal Projects’ Impact on STEM Remains Unclear
March 21, 2008

Preschool Play Imparts Math’s ‘Building Blocks’
March 21, 2008

States Heeding Calls to Strengthen STEM
March 21, 2008

‘Kinetic City’ Web Site Finds Fun in Science
March 21, 2008

Where’s the 'T' in STEM?
March 21, 2008

Fla. Evolution Foes Try a Fresh Tactic
March 25, 2008

Panel Calls for Systematic, Basic Approach to Math
Updated: March 18, 2008

11 States Poised to Pilot National Test for 12th Graders
March 18, 2008

11 States Poised to Pilot National Test for Seniors
March 11, 2008

Frustrations Give Rise to New Push for Science Literacy
February 29, 2008

Math Panel Sets Vote on Report
March 4, 2008

Fla. Panel’s Evolution Vote Hailed
Updated: March 6, 2008

Coming Soon: Movie Backs ‘Intelligent Design’
Updated: February 27, 2008

Illinois
February 22, 2008

Essay Producer Warns of Plagiarism by Athletes
February 26, 2008

Delayed Illinois Budget Boosts School Funding
February 12, 2008

California Prodded on Climate Topic
February 11, 2008

MIT Orients Course Materials Online to K-12
February 5, 2008

Teacher Labor Abuses in China Chronicled
Updated: January 31, 2008

Finding Online Science Sources
January 22, 2008

Alaska
January 22, 2008

NAEP Governing Board Member Killed in Car Crash
January 9, 2008

Math Assessment for Puerto Rico
January 8, 2008

Texas’ Decision to Reject Math Textbook Reflects Debate Over Teaching Methods
December 18, 2007

Poverty’s Effect on U.S. Scores Greater Than for Other Nations
December 7, 2007

Draft From National Math Panel Covers Broad Scope of Topics
Updated: December 4, 2007

Against Other Nations, U.S. Below Par in Science
Updated: April 9, 2008

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Grounded in Content
December 4, 2007

U.S. Students Fall Short in Math and Science
December 4, 2007

Printing Errors Invalidate U.S. Reading Scores on PISA
November 19, 2007

Scientists Nurture Teachers' Growth in Math and Science
November 16, 2007

Students in Urban Districts Inching Forward on NAEP
November 27, 2007

Scores on Urban NAEP Inch Up
November 15, 2007

Science Education
November 13, 2007

Top-Achieving Nations Beat U.S. States in Math and Science
November 13, 2007

Florida Gets an Online Earful on Evolution
November 1, 2007

U.S. Math, Science Skills Exceed Broad Perception
November 6, 2007

Lessons About Climate Change Pose Many Challenges for Science Teachers
October 29, 2007

Evolution May Get Specific Mention in Florida State Science Standards
October 30, 2007

Friday Night Lights Via the Web
October 30, 2007

When It Comes to Math and Science, Mom and Dad Count
October 23, 2007

ETS Wins Five-Year NAEP Contract, Continuing Firm’s Work Since 1983
October 23, 2007

Employees Sharing in Alaska’s Bonuses
October 23, 2007

Math and Science Ventures to Be Scaled Up
October 12, 2007

Federal Rule Yields Hope for Science
October 5, 2007

NAEP Gains: Experts Mull Significance
September 28, 2007

U.S.-Chinese Exchanges Nurture Ties Between Principals
October 2, 2007

Grants Modeled on Reading First Aim to Bolster K-8 Math Teaching
September 20, 2007

Lessons Drawn From Sputnik 50 Years Later
September 25, 2007

NAEP Reading and Math Scores Rise
Updated: January 17, 2008

Most Private Schools Forgo Federal Services
September 13, 2007

SAT Scores Linked to Adult Success
September 17, 2007

Audit Finds Flaws in Hurricane Aid
September 17, 2007

Candidates Urged to Back STEM Initiatives
August 27, 2007

Computerized Tests
August 28, 2007

NCES Commissioner Is Co-Author of Book on Charter Schools
August 28, 2007

Computerized Tests Measure Problem-Solving
August 17, 2007

‘Competitiveness’ Bill to Aid Math, Science Is Signed by President
August 10, 2007

Panel Issues Draft Report on STEM Teaching Topics
August 14, 2007

Seniors Handle Broad Economic Principles
August 14, 2007

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Science Camp: Just for the Girls
August 13, 2007

First Economics NAEP Termed ‘Not Discouraging’
August 8, 2007

'Competitiveness' Bill Aims to Bolster Teaching
August 7, 2007

Congress Passes ‘Competitiveness’ Bill
Updated: August 8, 2007

H.S. Math Linked to Performance in College Science
July 31, 2007

Texas Selection
July 31, 2007

Doubts Cast on Math, Science Teaching Lures
July 31, 2007

Math, Science, and Golf School
July 31, 2007

Math and Science
July 5, 2007

Peer Training Enables Rural Schools to Better Math, Science Teaching
July 17, 2007

Rural Teachers Trained to Pass Along Math and Science Knowledge to Peers
July 11, 2007

NSTA Head to Retire in 2008
July 2, 2007

Free Market Spurs Diverse Offerings of Private Schools
June 18, 2007

Chinese Migrants Rely on Private Institutions to Educate Children
June 18, 2007

State Tests, NAEP Often a Mismatch
June 7, 2007

Teaching Viewed as Stable and Respectable Profession
June 12, 2007

What Kind of Math Matters?
June 7, 2007

Reading NAEP Trend Line Could Be Severed
May 31, 2007

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Asian Equation
June 5, 2007

Alaska Panel to Weigh School Funding Issue
June 5, 2007

Creation Museum Draws Scientific Community’s Wrath
May 25, 2007

Former ‘Reading First’ Adviser to Leave Federal Post
May 22, 2007

Test Gains Reigniting Old Debate
May 22, 2007

Former ‘Reading First’ Adviser to Leave Federal Post
May 16, 2007

Students’ Mastery of NAEP History and Civics Mixed
Updated: January 17, 2008

Few Federal Math and Science Programs Deemed Effective
May 15, 2007

House Backs Reauthorization of Science Foundation
May 8, 2007

Math-Science Bills Advance in Congress
April 27, 2007

Cultural Exchange Experience Informs Chinese Principal’s View of Education
April 16, 2007

Favorite Son Pioneered Chinese Study-Abroad Programs
April 10, 2007

At Elite School in China, Day Begins with Eye Exercises, Jumping Jacks
April 6, 2007

Colo. Rejects More Math, Science Requisites
April 3, 2007

Adding Up Report From Math Panel
April 3, 2007

House Panel Backs Measure to Aid Math, Science Teachers
April 3, 2007

Chinese Hosts Turn Tables on Ed Week Reporter
April 3, 2007

Science, Math Schools Needed, Report Says
March 23, 2007

World History and Geography Gain Traction In Class
March 20, 2007

Illinois Governor Recommends Overhaul of State’s Tax System
March 13, 2007

Gates Cites Need to Improve High Schools, Boost Visas
March 13, 2007

Bills Seek to Improve School Science Labs
March 13, 2007

Early Starters in Math Reach Higher Levels
March 6, 2007

Survey Finds Interest in Blend of Traditional and Online Courses
March 5, 2007

NSTA to Provide ‘Anchors’ to Winnow Topics
February 26, 2007

National Standards Urged for Math, Science Teachers
February 26, 2007

Understanding 'Math Anxiety'
February 21, 2007

Federal Organizations Use Web to Attract Girls to Science
February 20, 2007

From ‘Math Wars’ to the Political Trenches?
February 20, 2007

Education Dept.’s Stricter Background Checks Questioned
February 20, 2007

‘Math Anxiety’ Confuses the Equation for Students
February 16, 2007

On Writing Tests, Computers Slowly Making Mark
February 13, 2007

Teachers Helped to Mine Vocational Classes For Math
February 6, 2007

Interest in Physics Growing Steadily at Secondary Level
January 23, 2007

Artificial-Intelligence Research Under Way for Teacher Prep
January 23, 2007

Alaska Executive Seeks ‘Stability’
January 23, 2007

Bills on Competitiveness Resurface in New Congress
January 23, 2007

Citizen Schools: An After-Hours Adventure
January 16, 2007

Kansas Once More Moving to Revise Science Standards
January 17, 2007

Math Panel Issues Its First Report, But Holds Off on Policy Proposals
January 17, 2007

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Science Labs: Beyond Isolationism
January 9, 2007

Georgia District Settles Lawsuit
January 9, 2007

Producer of Gore’s Film to Distribute Free Copies Via Web Site
December 21, 2006

2003 Teacher’s Guide Prompts New Criticism of NSTA
December 12, 2006

Critics Accuse NSTA of Having Conflict Over Film
December 1, 2006

Math, Science Academies Favored to Challenge Top-Tier Students
December 5, 2006

Free Curriculum Under Development to Tackle Bioethics
December 5, 2006

Science Venture to Enlist Girls in After-School Programs
December 5, 2006

‘Focal Points’ Being Eyed in Math-Standards Revisions
December 5, 2006

Controversy Surrounds Science Group’s Stance Against Distribution of Gore Film
November 30, 2006

Urban Students Fold Under Basic Science
November 27, 2006

Statistics Agency Gauging State ‘Proficiency’ Thresholds
November 22, 2006

Simple Science Difficult for Urban Students to Grasp, NAEP Study Finds
November 15, 2006

In Michigan, Ban on Affirmative Action Prompts Lawsuit
November 14, 2006

Technology Helps Teachers Home In on Student Needs
November 14, 2006

Math and Science
October 31, 2006

Illinois Dropout Task Force Searching for Solutions
October 30, 2006

NSF-Backed Math, Science Reforms Found to Work in 8 School Districts
October 30, 2006

To Tailor Schedules, Students Log In to Online Classes
October 20, 2006

Math and Science
October 24, 2006

Worries Surface in Racial-Identity Comments
October 13, 2006

‘Rocket Festival’ to Lift Off in New Mexico This Week
October 17, 2006

Web Site Offers Lessons Drawn From the Movies
October 17, 2006

Veterans Come to Aid of Novice Teachers in Alaska’s ‘Bush’
October 17, 2006

Michigan Revises Evolution Language
October 17, 2006

Science Interest Could Foster ‘Learning Progressions’
October 10, 2006

Illinois to Get Interim Chief
October 2, 2006

Illinois Picks ACT Inc. to Administer State Test
October 2, 2006

School Workers Raise Money for Suspended Hartford, Conn., Teacher
October 3, 2006

Panel Points Way to Improving K-8 Science Learning
September 22, 2006

Math Organization Attempts to Bring Focus to Subject
September 19, 2006

New Novel Takes Pokes at Standardized Testing
September 12, 2006

NCTM Issues New Guidelines to Help Schools Home In on the Essentials of Math
September 12, 2006

Schools Adjusting to Pluto’s Fall From Planetary Grace
September 6, 2006

‘Physics First’ Is Moving Slowly Into Nation’s High Schools
September 6, 2006

NCES Calls for Sticking to the Stats
August 29, 2006

Illinois Licensing Test Lowers Passing Score
August 29, 2006

Bush Signs Measure Renewing Perkins Act
August 29, 2006

Federal Panel to Study Math, Science Education
August 29, 2006

Christian School Can Go Forward With Lawsuit On UC Admissions
August 29, 2006

NAEP Governing Board Gives Nod to More Complex 12th Grade Math
August 29, 2006

Federal Statistics Commissioner Questions NCES Involvement in Private vs. Public School Study
Updated: January 17, 2008

Some Conditions May Apply
August 8, 2006

Ed. Dept. Shortens Math Adviser’s Job
August 8, 2006

Voc. Ed., Finance Officials Confirmed by Senate
August 8, 2006

Perkins Bill Is Approved by Congress
August 8, 2006

New Blog Is Devoted to Workings of National Mathematics Panel
August 8, 2006

Online Window Opens on Undersea World
August 8, 2006

International Comparison
August 8, 2006

Governing Board Revamps Mathematics NAEP for 12th Graders
August 7, 2006

Congress Renews Perkins ‘Career Education’ Law
July 31, 2006

Science Teachers Learning to Tackle Thorny Issues Inherent in Subject
July 25, 2006

Lawmakers Trim Incentive Plan
July 25, 2006

Conferees Seal Deal on New Voc. Ed. Law
July 25, 2006

Congress Getting Back to Work on Vocational Ed. Law
July 11, 2006

Special-Interest Groups Confront National Math Panel
July 11, 2006

California Study Questions Validity of Gains Under NCLB
July 11, 2006

Math Panel Urged to Identify Ways to Improve Instruction for Minorities
June 30, 2006

Women’s Association Demands Removal of Researcher From National Math Panel
Updated: January 17, 2008

Center Funding Research on Math, Science Cognition
June 16, 2006

China Takes Different Tack From U.S. in Teaching Mathematics and Science
June 20, 2006

Ky. Board Changes Mind on Historical Designations
June 20, 2006

Students Double-Dosing on Reading and Math
June 9, 2006

Alaska Moves Ahead on Incentive Program
June 13, 2006

House Committee Backs Math-Science Bills
June 13, 2006

China’s Education System Characterized by Strong National Standards, Vast Inequalities
June 13, 2006

NAEP Scores Show Few Budding Scientists
June 2, 2006

San Diego School Board Retreats From 9th Grade Physics Course
June 6, 2006

Administration Hopes to Begin Grant Cycle at Math Panel’s Midpoint
June 6, 2006

NAEP Science Scores Essentially Flat Except at 4th Grade Level
Updated: January 17, 2008

Some Worry About Potential Bias on the National Math Panel
May 19, 2006

Spellings Convenes Girls' Math, Science 'Summit'
May 23, 2006

Ed. Spending Hike Includes Tuition Aid
May 23, 2006

Illinois State Board Alters Test Contract
May 23, 2006

Bush Taps Dept. Official for Vocational Ed. Post
May 16, 2006

Calif. District Gains From World-Religions Class
May 16, 2006

Bush Administration Names Members to Serve on National Mathematics Panel
May 15, 2006

Progress Slow in Addressing Child Malnutrition in Developing Countries
May 9, 2006

With NSF Grant, AP Science Tests Set for Redesign
May 9, 2006

Math Teachers Encouraged to Assess Creatively
May 9, 2006

Panel Worries That NSF Is Losing Clout on Education Issues
May 9, 2006

Business, Field of Math Divided, Consultant Says
May 9, 2006

Puerto Rico Still Awaits NAEP Math Results
May 2, 2006

Math and Science Teachers
May 2, 2006

Florida Bills Seek High School Majors
May 2, 2006

ECS Highlights State Efforts to Recruit Math And Science Teachers
April 27, 2006

Basic-Skills Advocate Hired as Math Adviser by Ed. Dept.
April 25, 2006

Bush Signs Order to Form Math Panel
April 25, 2006

Electives Getting the Boot? It Depends on Where and What
April 18, 2006

Campaign Targets Perceived Liberal Bias in Schools
April 18, 2006

Students Sound Off on Immigration
April 4, 2006

Legislators Debate Bills on the Teaching of Evolution
April 3, 2006

Schools Respond to Student Walkouts With Mix of Discipline, Outreach
March 30, 2006

International Baccalaureate May Get Lift From Booster Bush
March 28, 2006

Illinois Schools Adjust to Delays, Mishaps by Test Company
March 21, 2006

Parents in Pennsylvania Sue Over Cancellation of IB Program
March 21, 2006

S.C. Board Rejects Proposal to ‘Critically Analyze’ Evolution
March 14, 2006

Illinois May Scrap Test Contract
March 14, 2006

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Career Academics
March 14, 2006

Bush Math-Science Plan Gets Airing on Hill
March 7, 2006

NSF Educator-Training Effort Seen as Helpful
March 7, 2006

Breaking Tradition Earns Honors
February 28, 2006

Ohio Removes Anti-Evolution Language
February 21, 2006

Moderate Islamic College Planned for Afghanistan
February 21, 2006

All Seniors in Texas High School Get Mentors
February 21, 2006

Ohio State Board Removes Language In Standards Questioning Evolution
February 15, 2006

White House Suggests Model Used in Reading To Elevate Math Skills
February 10, 2006

Higher Proportion of Seniors Mastering AP
February 14, 2006

Network Sponsors Worldwide Sharing of Curricula
February 7, 2006

Mass. District Envisions Money in Foreign Exchange
January 31, 2006

Vatican Article Supports U.S. Judge on ‘Intelligent Design’
January 31, 2006

NCTM Relaxes Stance on High-Stakes Testing
January 31, 2006

Governor Proposes College Tax-Credit Plan
January 20, 2006

Advocates Urge Bush to Boost Federal Role in Math and Science
January 24, 2006

Alaska Governor Seeks Incentives for School Employees
January 23, 2006

Calif. District to Scrap Course on ‘Intelligent Design’
January 24, 2006

Job Corps Review
January 17, 2006

Study Offers Ways to Better European Education
January 17, 2006

Pennsylvania Polka
January 17, 2006

Big Cities Credit Conceptual Math for Higher Scores
January 10, 2006

Fighting Words
January 10, 2006

Study Cites Benefits, Drawbacks of Federal Job Corps Program
January 10, 2006

Possible Road Map Seen in Dover Case
January 3, 2006

Dover’s New School Board Prepares to Scrap District’s Disputed Policy
January 3, 2006

Chapter & Verse
December 21, 2005

U.S. Judge Rules Intelligent Design Has No Place in Science Classrooms
December 20, 2005

Federal Report Finds Mixed Results on Adult Literacy
December 15, 2005

Scoring Glitch in Illinois
December 13, 2005

Business and Academe Call for Encouraging Math, Science Interest
December 13, 2005

Russian Panel Places Some Fault on Military for School Massacre
December 13, 2005

Science Standards Mediocre, Study Finds
December 13, 2005

Evolution Theory Well Represented in Leading High School Textbooks
December 5, 2005

Many States Include Evolution Questions on Assessments
December 5, 2005

International Forum Examines Asian Nations’ Math Strategies
December 6, 2005

University of Kansas Drops Plan for Class on ‘Intelligent Design’
December 6, 2005

Md. Pulls Out Of NAEP Pool For Grade 12
November 29, 2005

Alabama Board Retains Evolution Disclaimer
November 29, 2005

NAEP Test to Stress Content of Science
November 29, 2005

Evolution Loses and Wins, All in One Day
November 15, 2005

Loss of Aid Stints Math-Science Resources
November 15, 2005

Update: Kansas Approves Standards Critical of Evolution
November 9, 2005

Treatment of Evolution Inconsistent
November 8, 2005

Cross-Curricular Standards Issued for Reading Coaches
November 8, 2005

Experts Disagree Over What to Include in Revised NAEP
November 1, 2005

Vocational Education
November 1, 2005

Scientists Deny Kansas Officials Copyright in Flap Over Evolution
November 1, 2005

Report: Gender Bias in Vocational Education Hurts Girls
October 27, 2005

Survey Tracks Public Opinion About Teaching Creationism, Intelligent Design
October 26, 2005

Education Dept. Policy on NAEP Release Makes Reporters Pledge Confidentiality
October 25, 2005

Defense Gets Its Days in Court in Support of ‘Intelligent Design’
October 25, 2005

Students Get Lessons in Government, Science During Trial on 'Intelligent Design'
October 20, 2005

Group Counsels Governors Against ‘Intelligent Design’
October 18, 2005

Defense Makes Its Case in Intelligent-Design Trial
October 18, 2005

Kansas Board Picks State Schools Chief
October 11, 2005

‘Intelligent Design’ Goes on Trial in Pa.
October 4, 2005

‘Master Teachers’ in Training for Math and Science
October 4, 2005

Class Reunion
October 4, 2005

Outside Courtroom, Intelligent-Design Beliefs At Odds with Scientists
September 30, 2005

Testimony Tackles Question: What Is Intelligent Design?
September 29, 2005

Plaintiffs Recall Atmosphere Leading Up to Intelligent-Design Policy
September 28, 2005

Scientist’s Critiques Kick Off
Intelligent-Design Trial
September 27, 2005

The World According to Frey
September 20, 2005

Some Schools Adding Evolution ‘Alternatives’ to Social Studies Class
September 19, 2005

Science Panel’s Democrats Offer Math, Science Resources
September 20, 2005

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Reading From the Right
September 20, 2005

Subject-Matter Groups Want More From Teachers Than NCLB Seeks
September 13, 2005

Core Knowledge
September 13, 2005

Poll Shows Majority of Americans Favor Teaching Creationism in Public Schools
September 7, 2005

Minority Veterans Turn to Teaching
September 7, 2005

Suit Claims Anti-Religious Bias in Calif. System
September 7, 2005

Teacher-Turnover Cost
September 7, 2005

Lawmakers Ratchet Up Graduation Requirements
September 7, 2005

'Troops to Teachers' Attracts Minorities To the Profession
September 1, 2005

Poll: Most Americans Support Teaching Creationism Alongside Evolution
August 31, 2005

Supporters of Evolution Theory Show Their Religious Stripes
August 30, 2005

Sclafani Steps Down From Top Vocational Education Post
August 30, 2005

Researcher Claims Retaliation Over ‘Intelligent Design’ Article
August 30, 2005

Sclafani to Step Down as Education Dept.’s Vocational Education Chief
Updated: December 28, 2006

Teacher Turnover Seen as Costly to Nation
August 15, 2005

Peace-Themed School to Join Military Model in Philadelphia
August 9, 2005

Golf Pro Mickelson Takes Swing for Math and Science Academies
August 9, 2005

Tokyo School Board Adopts Textbooks Denounced by China
August 9, 2005

Illinois Indictments Allege Pension-Fund Kickbacks
August 9, 2005

Intelligent Design
August 9, 2005

Tough Message, Diplomatic Messenger
August 9, 2005

Internet Use
August 9, 2005

Evolution Is Only Theory of Life’s Origins Included in Draft of Science NAEP
August 8, 2005

Group Seeks Federal Probe of Reading First
August 5, 2005

Internet Use Climbs Among Teens, Survey Shows
July 29, 2005

South Posts Big Gains on Long-Term NAEP in Reading and Math
July 26, 2005

Judge Reviewing Reporters’ Notes in ‘Intelligent Design’ Lawsuit
July 26, 2005

9-Year-Olds Record Highest Scores Ever on Long-Term NAEP
July 14, 2005

NRC Weighs In on States’ Science Assessments
July 12, 2005

Math: the Not-So-Universal Language
July 12, 2005

Vallas Eyes Illinois
July 12, 2005

Many Biology Students Lack Completely Qualified Teachers
July 1, 2005

ACT: More Courses Needed to Prepare for College Work
June 27, 2005

Math to Become Less Abstract for Some Ontario 9th Graders
June 21, 2005

Poll Tracks Memories of High School Years
June 21, 2005

Kansas Board Member Blasts Evolution Backers
June 21, 2005

Illinois Board Lowers Bar on English-Learners’ Test
June 21, 2005

Kansas Committee OKs Draft of Science Standards
June 14, 2005

Dover, Pa., Board Race Takes Intelligent Design to Voters
June 14, 2005

New NSF-Funded Research Center to Advance Study of Math Content
June 7, 2005

NCTM Elaborates on Position on the Use of Calculators in Classrooms
June 7, 2005

Alternative-Credentialing Group Adds General Science and Biology
June 7, 2005

Math and Science
June 7, 2005

Doctors on Evolution
June 7, 2005

Career Choices
June 7, 2005

Building Interest In Construction
June 7, 2005

High Gasoline Prices Fuel K-12 Windfall
June 7, 2005

NAEP Board Delays Decision on Mandatory 12th Grade Test
June 7, 2005

Brotherly Love
May 24, 2005

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Born to Science
May 24, 2005

District Primary Election Splits on Science Policy
May 24, 2005

NAEP Board Postpones Decision on 12th Grade Test
Updated: January 17, 2008

2 Senators Push Equality For Girls in Math, Science
May 17, 2005

Gaming, Tax Reform on Table in Illinois School Aid Debate
May 17, 2005

Obituary: Calculus Expert Louis Leithold Dies
May 17, 2005

Kansas Hears From Critics of Evolution
May 10, 2005

Kansas Hearings Draw Media, But Few Protesters
May 9, 2005

Kansas Spotlights Darwin's Critics
May 6, 2005

Illinois
May 3, 2005

Alaska
May 3, 2005

Educators Revisit Girls’ Loss of Math, Science Interest
May 3, 2005

NCTM to Revise Position on Calculator Use
April 26, 2005

Nonprofit Helping to Spread Biotechnology
April 26, 2005

NSTA Produces Web Site for Science Curriculum
April 26, 2005

Inner-City Youths Tackle Business
April 26, 2005

Bill Seeks Increase in History Testing
April 26, 2005

Some Groups to Boycott Kan. Hearings on Evolution
April 26, 2005

Several States Making College-Prep Courses The Default Curriculum
April 19, 2005

Mathematics Group Focuses on Diversity At Annual Meeting
April 19, 2005

Religious Identity
April 19, 2005

Scientists Offer Ground-Level Support for Evolution
April 5, 2005

As Test Date Looms, Educators Renewing Emphasis on Science
March 29, 2005

Internet Postings Linked to Student Highlight Interest in 'Hate Groups'
Updated: December 28, 2006

School Shootings Stun Reservation
Updated: January 17, 2008

Youth Programs
March 15, 2005

Board Studies Release of Individual NAEP Results
March 15, 2005

Full Senate, House Panel OK Perkins Reauthorization
March 15, 2005

Finnish Students Are at the Top of the World Class
March 15, 2005

Illinois Governor Signs School Breakfast Bill
March 1, 2005

College Preparation
March 1, 2005

California Chief Warns Schools About Anti-Drug Program
March 1, 2005

Concept of ‘Work Readiness’ Credential Gains Supporters
February 23, 2005

Fewer Illinois Districts Seeing Red Ink in Budgets
February 23, 2005

House Ed. Committee OKs Job-Training Bill
February 23, 2005

Fla. Teacher Alleged to Have Offered Lesson on Destructive Device
February 23, 2005

Vocational Education’s New Job: Defend Thyself
February 23, 2005

Other Agencies’ Budgets Would Also Affect Education
February 15, 2005

Teacher Training Leads to Higher Test Scores
February 15, 2005

District Competition
February 15, 2005

Illinois
February 15, 2005

Families Accuse Illinois District of Discrimination in Redistricting
February 15, 2005

Researchers Cite Uniform Standards in Singapore’s Success
February 8, 2005

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Native Ambition
February 7, 2005

Teachers Torn Over Religion, Evolution
February 1, 2005

Illinois Law Secures Services For Students With Disabilities
February 1, 2005

Measure to Reauthorize Vocational Ed. Law Introduced
February 1, 2005

Test-Takers Also to Face More Rigorous SAT Math Section
February 1, 2005

ACT Admissions Test, Like Rival, Adds Essay, But Makes It Optional
February 1, 2005

Bush Plan Worries the Voc. Ed. Community
January 25, 2005

Okla. Court Refuses to Hear Appeal in Curriculum Case
January 25, 2005

Appeal on Stickers
January 25, 2005

Success on PISA Breeds Little Confidence in Asia
January 19, 2005

Tokyo Schools to Require Community Service
January 19, 2005

Girls and Drinking
January 19, 2005

Judge Orders Removal of Evolution Disclaimers
January 19, 2005

Alaska
January 19, 2005

Lessons Being Readied to Explore Earth and Mars
January 11, 2005

Elementary Youngsters Immersed in Russian Classes in Alaska School
January 11, 2005

Curriculum Prompts Lawsuit
January 4, 2005

Retention Research
January 4, 2005

Governor Exercises Power Over Board
January 4, 2005

Poor Math Scores on World Stage Trouble U.S.
January 4, 2005

Obituary: Influential Texas Critic of Textbooks Dies
January 4, 2005

U.S. Gets Better Showing on Latest International Math and Science Exam
December 14, 2004

Illinois Takes More Time to Issue Report Cards
December 7, 2004

Science Boss
December 7, 2004

Standards Published for Career Academies
December 7, 2004

8th Graders in Michigan Get Their Motors Running
December 7, 2004

U.S. Students Fare Poorly in International Math Comparison
December 7, 2004

Pa. School Officials, Science Groups Split Over New Biology Curriculum
November 30, 2004

Faking It Won’t Make It in Science
November 30, 2004

Governing Board Looks to Marketing to Sell NAEP to Seniors
November 23, 2004

Study Finds NAEP Math Questions ‘Extraordinarily Easy’
November 23, 2004

Latest ‘Blue Ribbons’ Bestowed on Schools With Better Records
November 23, 2004

International Education Inching Forward in U.S. Classrooms
November 23, 2004

Awards Bestowed for Global Education
November 23, 2004

License Backlog Cut
November 16, 2004

Evolution Stickers Go on Trial in Ga.
November 16, 2004

Business and the Arts Contribute to Lessons for Science Educators
November 16, 2004

NCLB Could Alter Science Teaching
November 9, 2004

Research-Council Studies to Explore Teaching and Testing of Science
November 9, 2004

Contract Awarded to Design NAEP Science Framework
November 9, 2004

Student-Loan Subsidies
November 9, 2004

Principals Pivotal in Stopping Bullies
November 2, 2004

College Tuition
November 2, 2004

Illinois Governor Flexes New Muscle Over Education
November 2, 2004

Ore. District to Revise Lesson on Slaughtering Farm Animals
November 2, 2004

Indian Education
October 26, 2004

Court Orders Foreign Student to Attend German Public School
October 26, 2004

‘Get Tough’ Programs Seen as Ineffective
October 26, 2004

Small Schools
October 26, 2004

Financial Aid
October 19, 2004

Loan Subsidies
October 19, 2004

Districts Rethink Availability of Data on School Security
October 19, 2004

Students Ill-Prepared for College, ACT Warns
October 19, 2004

Boston Partnership to Focus on Improving Science Teaching
October 12, 2004

Federal Subsidies to Student Lenders Come Under Fire
October 12, 2004

Science Groups Write Guide to Help Minority Recruiting
October 12, 2004

Greene Machine
October 12, 2004

Schools Abroad Brace Against Terrorism
October 8, 2004

Man Detained in Iraq With U.S. Guide on School Crisis Plans
October 8, 2004

Loan Subsidies
October 8, 2004

Schiller Steps Down as Illinois State Chief
October 8, 2004

Peer Review
October 8, 2004

Union Leader's Tune Ridicules Federal Law
October 1, 2004

Writing Skills
September 22, 2004

Virginia Latest to Let Students Opt Out of Dissections
September 20, 2004

More Prepared for College, Students Face Fiscal Barriers, Study Finds
September 20, 2004

Illinois Governor Shakes Up State Board Membership
September 23, 2004

Study Finds Out-of-School Factors Less of a Hindrance
October 1, 2004

Alaska School Aid System Challenged in Court
September 20, 2004

Teachers and Republicans Seek Common Ground in N.Y.C.
September 22, 2004

Bush to Seek Accountability in High School
September 21, 2004

Bush Touts Ed. Law's Successes, Promises High School Reforms
September 13, 2004

Reporter's Notebook
September 17, 2004

Paige Champions Education Law in Prime Time Convention Spot
September 20, 2004

Board Adopts New Guidelines for Participation in NAEP
October 5, 2004

NCES to Examine Content Of Algebra 1 Courses
October 2, 2004

NEA Woos Republican Lawmakers
September 17, 2004

Reporter's Notebook
September 17, 2004

Students Join in Protest as GOP Convention Opens
September 17, 2004

Platform Embraces Bush's Approach to Education
September 20, 2004

Alaska Agrees to Provide Test Accommodations
September 20, 2004

Fire and Ice
October 1, 2003

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