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Colo. District Boots Traditional Salary Schedule
Teachers in Harrison School District Two will be paid based on observations of classroom practice and student-achievement results.
May 10, 2010 - Education Week
Socioeconomics Replacing Race in School Assignments
Advocates hope to clear the path—blocked by the Supreme Court—to racial diversity in schools, through the use of poverty measures.
May 7, 2010 - Education Week
Closure of Stanford-Run Charter Sparks Debate
Views vary on a California district’s decision to shut one school run by Stanford University but grant a two-year reprieve to the other.
May 7, 2010 | Updated: May 11, 2010 - Education Week
Push to Spur Innovation Raises Hopes—and Eyebrows
A new effort by 12 major education philanthropies aims to dovetail with the Education Department’s ‘i3’ agenda, raising complex issues.
May 7, 2010 - Education Week
Alaska Opts Out of Race to the Top
May 5, 2010 - AP
News Briefs

Pa. District Acknowledges Capturing Webcam Images
The school district secretly captured at least 56,000 webcam photographs and screen shots from laptop computers issued to high school students, its lawyer acknowledged last week.
June 14, 2010 - Education Week

Think Tank Analyst To Take N.J. State Post
Andy Smarick has been named New Jersey's deputy commissioner of education.
June 7, 2010 - Education Week

Pa. Education Secretary Stepping Down
State education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak announced last week he will step down.
April 27, 2010 - Education Week

Bill Reforming School Boards Moves to Ga. Governor's Desk
A bill that would allow Georgia’s governor to oust misbehaving district school board members was on its way to becoming law last week.
April 27, 2010 - Education Week

Oakland Board Imposes 'Status Quo' on Teachers
After more than two years of unsuccessful negotiations, the Oakland, Calif., school board last week imposed a contract on teachers.
April 27, 2010 - Education Week

Fla. Law Expands Vouchers for Low-Income Students
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist last week signed into law a bill expanding the state’s private-school-voucher program for low-income students.
April 27, 2010 - Education Week

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Teachers' Group Opposes Ga. Bid for Federal Money
May 5, 2010 - AP
Race to Top Hopefuls Seek to Crack 'Buy-In' Puzzle
Applicants look for district and union support without diluting proposals and hurting their shot at the $3.4 billion still left.
May 4, 2010 | Updated: May 11, 2010 - Education Week
Hard Times Derail Growth of State-Funded Preschool
Despite rising demand, recession-driven budget cuts have reined in the once-swift expansion of public pre-K programs, a survey finds.
May 4, 2010 | Updated: May 8, 2010 - Career Coach
Fla. Sends Schools Revised Education Grant Plan
May 4, 2010 - AP
S.C. Schools Chief: Nearly 4,000 Jobs Could Be Lost
May 4, 2010 - AP
275,000 School Jobs on Chopping Block, Survey Says
Local superintendents warn of deep personnel cuts in the 2010-2011 school year.
May 4, 2010 | Updated: May 8, 2010 - Education Week
N.C. Schools See Higher Costs With Healthier Meals
May 3, 2010 - AP
Philly Culinary Schools Change, at What Price?
May 3, 2010 - AP
Rivals Vie for Job of California Schools Chief
National education reform themes—and statewide budget issues—are shaping debate as three candidates appear to break from the pack.
April 30, 2010 | Updated: December 28, 2011 - Education Week
Survey Finds Growing Worry Over Calif. School Cuts
April 29, 2010 - AP
N.J. Students Ditch Class to Protest Budget Cuts
April 28, 2010 - AP
2 Strikes Spotlight Calif. Teacher Frustration
April 28, 2010 - AP
Race to Top Round Two Heating Up
April 27, 2010 | Updated: May 8, 2010 - Education Week
Schwarzenegger Backs Bill to End Seniority-Based Layoffs
April 27, 2010 - Education Week
Commentary
High School Reform: Partnerships, Not Standoffs
April 27, 2010 - Education Week
Commentary
College Prep for All? What We've Learned in Chicago
April 27, 2010 - Education Week
Hawaii Gov. Lingle Partially Funds School Days
April 27, 2010 - AP
States Expect Revenue Rise, Though Recovery Pace Slow
April 26, 2010 - Education Week
Hawaii Lawmakers OK Funding to Restore School Days
April 26, 2010 - AP
Virtual Ed. Enrollment Caps Face Greater Scrutiny
April 23, 2010 - Education Week
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