September 14, 2011

Education Week, Vol. 31, Issue 03
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School & District Management Opinion We Need a Different National Conversation
In order to reform education, the nation needs action from a bipartisan Congress that looks beyond the quick fix, writes Gene R. Carter.
Gene R. Carter, September 13, 2011
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Teaching Profession Opinion Let's Stop Forecasting 21st-Century Skills
History has shown that public schools are not up to the job of teaching skills for the future, so they should stop trying, Christopher L. Doyle argues.
Christopher L. Doyle, September 13, 2011
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Education Best of the Blogs Blogs of the Week
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September 13, 2011
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Newt GingrichFormer House Speaker
<b>Newt Gingrich</b><br>Former House Speaker
Education Funding GOP Candidates: On the Record
Education made an appearance in the recent debate featuring eight Republican presidential hopefuls.
September 13, 2011
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School & District Management Hefty Superintendent Buyouts Irk Lawmakers, Taxpayers
Buyout deals in the hundreds of thousands of dollars are angering lawmakers and communities that see them as a waste of taxpayer money while schools face deep budget cuts.
Christina A. Samuels, September 13, 2011
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School & District Management Study: Urban Charters Outdo Those in Nonurban Areas
The study of Massachusetts schools traces the urban charters' success to a "no excuses" approach.
Sarah D. Sparks, September 13, 2011
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John Covington is introduced by the Michigan Education Achievement Authority's executive committee last week in Detroit. The former Kansas City Superintendent will serve as the first chancellor of a new statewide special district for the state's lowest-performing schools.
John Covington is introduced by the Michigan Education Achievement Authority's executive committee last week in Detroit. The former Kansas City Superintendent will serve as the first chancellor of a new statewide special district for the state's lowest-performing schools.
Regina H. Boone/Detroit Free Press/AP
School & District Management News in Brief K.C. Schools Chief to Run 'Reform' District
John Covington, who resigned abruptly as superintendent of the Kansas City, Mo., school system, is moving to Michigan to lead a new educational authority.
Christina A. Samuels, September 13, 2011
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Teaching Profession News in Brief Chicago Leaders Sweeten Offer for Longer School Days
Furious union officials accused the Chicago school system of using "emotional blackmail."
McClatchy-Tribune, September 13, 2011
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School & District Management News in Brief Conn. Taps Charter School Co-Founder as Schools Chief
Stefan Pryor, who was introduced last week as Connecticut's next commissioner of education, is the latest state schools chief to come from a charter school management background.
Sean Cavanagh, September 13, 2011
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Law & Courts News in Brief Judge Blocks Immigration Law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of Alabama's new law on illegal immigration.
The Associated Press, September 13, 2011
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Federal News in Brief Ohio Schools Chief Orders Overhaul of Tutoring System
Ohio's school superintendent has ordered the state to overhaul its tutoring system after a study of a Columbus program found hundreds of students were being tutored in ineffective or unsafe operations.
The Associated Press, September 13, 2011
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School & District Management News in Brief 5 Join Assessment Board
The board that sets policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress will soon have some new faces.
September 13, 2011
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Special Education News in Brief Rules Issued on Infants, Toddlers With Disabilities
The regulations come years after the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act was renewed.
Nirvi Shah, September 13, 2011
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Teaching Profession News in Brief Ex-Union Chief to Lead Charter
The former president of the United Teachers Los Angeles, who in that role was a frequent critic of charter schools, is now launching a charter school organization.
The Associated Press, September 13, 2011
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Law & Courts News in Brief Mo. Judge Blocks Facebook Limits
The law would have barred teachers from communicating with students over websites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Mark Walsh, September 13, 2011
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School Climate & Safety News in Brief Mistrial Declared in Killing of Gay Teen at Calif. School
Jurors failed to agree on the degree of Brandon McInerney's guilt for killing 15-year-old Larry King.
The Associated Press, September 13, 2011
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Teaching Profession News in Brief Wis. Teacher Retirements Shot Up During Union Fight
Twice as many teachers decided to retire in the first half of the year as in the past two full years.
The Associated Press, September 13, 2011
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Education Funding News in Brief 6 States Win Striving Readers Grants
Six states have won $180 million in federal grants to create comprehensive literacy plans for children from birth through 12th grade.
Catherine Gewertz, September 13, 2011
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School & District Management Opinion Who Is Your Chief State School Officer?
State education agencies can be compliance-driven organizations, but some state school chiefs are emerging as creative leaders, Isabel Owen and Daniel Lautzenheiser write.
Isabel Owen & Daniel Lautzenheiser, September 13, 2011
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Education Funding News in Brief 587 Grant Applicants Vie for Smaller Round of i3 Cash
The program was designed by the U.S. Department of Education to find and scale-up the most promising education improvement ideas.
Michele McNeil, September 13, 2011
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School & District Management Duncan's Bus Tour Visits Swing States
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan helped spread the administration's message with a bus tour that just happened to crisscross electorally important swing states.
Alyson Klein, September 13, 2011
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Zipporiah Bush, left, and Sadie Lisk photograph clay creations during a science and engineering class at a STEM-focused high school on the campus of North Carolina State University. It's one of a new crop of schools reaching out to populations that are underrepresented in the STEM fields.
Zipporiah Bush, left, and Sadie Lisk photograph clay creations during a science and engineering class at a STEM-focused high school on the campus of North Carolina State University. It's one of a new crop of schools reaching out to populations that are underrepresented in the STEM fields.
Sara D. Davis for Education Week
College & Workforce Readiness New STEM Schools Target Underrepresented Groups
The schools are casting a wider net to develop the talents of girls, minorities, and disadvantaged students.
September 13, 2011
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Ryan Pierre Charles, a Miramar, Fla., 1st grader, drinks water at his school. Schools now must provide water to all pupils.
Ryan Pierre Charles, a Miramar, Fla., 1st grader, drinks water at his school. Schools now must provide water to all pupils.
Andrew Innerarity for Education Week
Student Well-Being New Federal School-Meals Rules Could Lead to Rising Lunch Prices
School food-service managers predict some school meals will cost more under rules drafted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
September 13, 2011
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Education Funding Race to Top Winners Feel Heat on Teacher Evaluations
Some states wrestle with how to implement ambitious promises they made in securing the federal grant money.
Sean Cavanagh, September 13, 2011
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School Choice & Charters News in Brief L.A. Limits Charter Schools' Chances to Run New Schools
The Los Angeles Unified school board has voted to give preference to district educator teams applying to run new schools, limiting charter groups' chances of winning schools that are just opening their doors.
The Associated Press, September 13, 2011
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Students head to class at the Charles R. Drew charter school in Atlanta's East Lake neighborhood. The school is part of a neighborhood-revitalization effort in that community that is being seen as a national model.
Students head to class at the Charles R. Drew charter school in Atlanta's East Lake neighborhood. The school is part of a neighborhood-revitalization effort in that community that is being seen as a national model.
Pouya Dianat for Education Week
School & District Management A Community Approach Helps Transform Atlanta Neighborhood
East Lake's conversion from a 'war zone' to a national model led to the creation of Purpose Built Communities—a community-improvement approach in the mold of the Harlem Children's Zone.
Alexandra Rice, September 13, 2011
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Teaching Profession Wireless Generation Loses Contract in Wake of News Corp. Scandal
New York state comptroller rejects a $27 million no-bid contact between the educational technology company and the state education department for developing assessment-tracking software.
Ian Quillen, September 13, 2011
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Education Letter to the Editor Standards Could Repeat Failed History in Education
To the Editor:
While virtually all educators and policymakers support teaching to high standards, the article "Standards Writers Wade Into Curriculum" and the Commentary in the same issue titled "In Common Core, Little to Cheer About" (Education Week, Aug. 10, 2011) make me fear that the common-core standards for English/language arts will become this decade's No Child Left Behind policy.
September 13, 2011
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Education Letter to the Editor 'Unnecessary Testing' Will Drain Schools
To the Editor:
Schools are facing tough budget choices ("Districts Face Painful Cuts as School Year Begins," Education Week, Aug. 24, 2011) and cutting back on teaching positions, tutors, support staff, summer programs, and extracurricular activities. According to an ASCD survey, 78 percent of educators said they are experiencing a lack of funding and it has affected student learning.
September 13, 2011
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