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)
Some i3 Winners Still Scrambling for Grant Match
Just days before the deadline, some in line for federal innovation grants still must find the private funds needed to secure their money. (September 2, 2010)
Racial Violence Changes Student and His School
A day of violence against Asians at South Philadelphia High School forever changed Duong Nghe Ly and his classmates. They stopped "just taking it" and fought back—against the district for failing to protect them. (September 7, 2010)
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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
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)
Commentary
All of My Favorite Students Cheat
With dishonesty now a virtual classroom norm, writes Christopher L. Doyle, talking openly with students about it might help teachers seek solutions. (August 31, 2010)
Bridging Differences Blog
Welcome Back to School 'Reform'
Policy decisions are now being made by officials at the federal level—rather than the local level—who will bring change in the years ahead but do little to improve the quality of education, says Diane Ravitch. (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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- • NC school system gets tough with athletes' grades
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- • Barnes fills platform with teacher-friendly ideas
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 Blog
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
Teaching Secrets: Tips for New English Teachers
Award-winning English teacher Renee Moore offers four enduring lessons that contributed to her own success in the classroom. (September 1, 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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