Bush Calls for Resolve on NCLB Renewal
President George W. Bush acknowledged criticism of the law, but called on lawmakers to continue to hold schools accountable for students’ progress. (January 8, 2009)
Early-Literacy Findings Unveiled
Teaching small children about letters and sounds before they begin formal schooling helps them develop a broad range of literacy skills, a new report says. (January 8, 2009)
Alabama Schools Work to Meet Pioneering Grad Mandates
The state was the first in the nation to require students to take four credits of math and four of science to graduate.
(January 6, 2009)
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Mo. Education Commissioner King Dies
D. Kent King, a former English teacher who spent 44 years in education, became Missouri's education commissioner in September 2000. (January 8, 2009, AP)
'21st-Century Skills' Focus Shifts W.Va. Teachers' Role
As states increasingly emphasize the teaching of "content in application," teachers are no longer the purveyors of facts, but the facilitators of elaborate activities. (January 5, 2009)
Students Turn Their Cellphones On for Classroom Lessons
New educational uses of cellphones are challenging the bans many districts have adopted to prevent students from using the wireless devices on campus.
(January 6, 2009)
Scientists Track Poverty's Links to Cognition
The brains of children who are living in poverty function differently from those of children living in better circumstances, according to a new study. (January 6, 2009)
UT Pushing to Modify Top 10 Percent Rule
Officials at the University of Texas at Austin say the university soon would have no room to admit any in-state students who do not graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class. (January 8, 2009, AP)
Huge Investment in Md. Schools Pays Off
More than $3 billion in state and local investment in Maryland schools has brought significant progress in reducing student achievement gaps, a new report says. (January 7, 2009, AP)
Budget Pain Dampening K-12 Efforts
Governors and state lawmakers are hoping to spare K-12 education from deep budget cuts.
(January 5, 2009)
Duncan to Confront Challenges at Ed. Dept.
New secretary to face reauthorization of NCLB, student lending concerns.
(December 30, 2008)
School Groups Hope K-12 Snags Portion of Stimulus
Education groups are hoping for a major infusion of cash from any economic stimulus package.
(December 23, 2008)
The most critical 21st century (or 20th century for that matter) skill we need to instill in students is the ability to learn and think critically.
