National

States Slow Standards Work Amid 'Common Core' Push

Policymakers in several states say they are waiting to see how the effort to develop national standards takes shape before proceeding. November 6, 2009

Commentary

Will Science and Engineering Now Be a Good Career?

Adequate numbers of top students are being trained in the fields, write Hal Salzman and Lindsay Lowell, but many are being lured away by higher salaries elsewhere. November 6, 2009

Stimulus Funding Reports Pose Puzzle for Watchdogs

The first quarterly reports on how aid for education was used offer plenty of information, but sharpening the picture can be tough. November 6, 2009

Too Few Youths Eligible for Military, Leaders Say

U.S. schools chief Arne Duncan joins retired generals in citing early-childhood education as one solution to high rates of ineligibility. November 6, 2009

Bill Would Replace Key Federal Literacy Programs

Congress will consider a proposal to spend $2.35 billion for K-12 reading initiatives once served by Reading First and other efforts. Updated: November 6, 2009

News Briefs

Record College-Going Rate

More young Americans than ever are in college, especially two-year institutions, according to a report. November 3, 2009

Scholar Susan Fuhrman to Lead National Academy of Education

Susan Fuhrman, an expert on education policy research and international studies, took over as president of the National Academy of Education. November 3, 2009

Data on Districts

Twenty-seven school districts have now reached the 100,000-plus student-enrollment mark. October 27, 2009

Education Dept. Contract to Launch Resource Center on Charter Schools

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a five-year contract to Learning Point Associates to conduct research and create a National Charter School Resource Center. October 27, 2009

Contrarian Writer Gerald Bracey Dies

Gerald W. Bracey, a well-known writer, researcher, and advocate for education, died in his sleep Oct. 20. He was 69. October 27, 2009

Spec. Ed. Official Confirmed

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kansas education Commissioner Alexa Posny's appointment as assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitative services. October 13, 2009

More News Briefs

Ontario Trails in Education Spending, Says Study

November 5, 2009, AP

Election Offers Varied Impact for Education

From ballot measures with funding implications to high-profile mayoral races, school issues factored into a number of state and local races. November 4, 2009

Obama Coaxes States to Change With School Dollars

November 4, 2009, AP

Paper Calls for Focus on High School Teachers

If more students are to be ready for college and careers, says the Alliance for Excellent Education, secondary teachers must be better prepared. Updated: November 6, 2009

Half of U.S. Kids Will Get Food Stamps

November 4, 2009, AP

Schools Improve Certification for Free Lunches

November 4, 2009, AP

National Panel Urges Upgrades to Teacher Workforce

The recommendations for states and districts from a high-powered task force are drawing fire from the American Federation of Teachers. November 4, 2009

Obama Coaxes States to Change With School Dollars

November 4, 2009, AP

Data on U.S. College Degrees Called Misleading

Statistics used to make the case that the United States no longer leads the world in higher education are “a mess,” a scholar argues. November 4, 2009

Study Urges Regional Focus on Rural Schools

November 3, 2009

More Schools Opening Door to Technology

November 3, 2009, MCT

Former Apple Executive to Lead U.S. Ed-Tech Office

Updated: November 4, 2009

First Lady Launches White House Mentoring Program

November 3, 2009, AP

Commentary

Marking School Time

November 2, 2009

Obama Community College Proposal May Not Be Enough