States Rethink Policies on National-Board Teachers
Both the economy and a push to measure teacher effectiveness in new ways have led states to revamp funding for the certification.
(February 9, 2010)
Work Begins on 'Next Generation' of Science Standards
A panel led by the National Research Council is trying to identify "core ideas" in each of the major science disciplines.
(February 9, 2010)
Private Sector Competes for Share of Stimulus Pie
Both for-profit and nonprofit organizations are being tapped to play roles as the federal money opens new business opportunities.
(February 5, 2010)
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Ariz. Eyes Bigger Tax Breaks for Private School Scholarships
A House committee voted to allow bigger tax breaks for private school scholarship donations while also requiring new accountability measures. (February 9, 2010, AP)
Idaho Lawmakers Want to Pay Kids to Graduate Early
The money, paid to students for each year they graduate early, would go towards scholarships for Idaho's publicly funded colleges and universities. (February 9, 2010, AP)
ACLU Accuses Science Teacher of Religion Lessons
The American Civil Liberties Union says a science instructor at Fresno City College is illegally teaching religious views on homosexuality and abortion as fact. (February 8, 2010, AP)
Study Finds Wide Achievement Gaps for Top Students
An analysis of NAEP scores suggests policymakers should consider the needs of gifted students to address a persistent “excellence gap.” (February 5, 2010)
Debate Heats Up Over Replacing AYP Metric in ESEA
The Obama administration calls for a shift toward measuring college and career readiness as it prepares proposals for revamping the law.
(February 5, 2010)
Va. Ed. Secretary Backs Range of Education Options
Gerard Robinson has focused his interests on charter schools and school choice, especially for urban black families. (February 8, 2010, AP)
Recession Pushes Teens, Young Adults to the Edge
There could be tens of thousands of homeless teen and young adults in Detroit where nearly one in three working-age adults is jobless.
(February 8, 2010, AP)
Philadelphia's EduCon Promotes Innovative Teaching
EduCon's principles are that learning must be inquiry-driven and interactive, that technology is a means and not an end, and that collaboration is crucial. (February 8, 2010, AP)
If children from other countries are outperforming us because they're drinking orange juice, the solution isn't to give American students more Tang.
