EdWeek Update: October 6, 2016: October 6, 2016

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Appraising Trump's School Choice, Child-Care Plans

While advocates and experts are pleased GOP nominee Donald Trump has weighed in on those topics, many of them question the specifics or want more detail. Read more.

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Indiana Testing Woes Fuel Electoral Battles

Political heartburn continues in the Hoosier State over high-stakes assessments, with the issue spilling over into this year's contests for governor and state schools superintendent. Read more.

(Education Week)

OPINION

Poverty Matters, But Not the Way You Think

Research has shown us that poverty has a large impact on students. However, poverty actually has a more profound impact on schools and parents, writes Peter DeWitt. Read more.

(Finding Common Ground)

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Looking for More Support, New Teachers Turn to Online Communities

To supplement their school- or district-provided mentoring, many novice teachers are seeking support from online and social media communities. Read more.

(Teacher)

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Finland's Education Minister Discusses New National Curriculum and PISA Scores

Finland is rolling out a new national curriculum this fall that focuses on multi-disciplinary learning. Education Week sat down with the Finnish Minister of Education to discuss the roll-out, an investment in teacher education, and the upcoming PISA scores. Read more.

(Curriculum Matters)


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Thousands of U.S. Schools at Risk for PCB Contamination, Studies Find
(Inside School Research)

Corporal Punishment in School: More Evidence Shows Decline Across States
(Inside School Research)

In Bid for Congress, Democrat Juneau Stresses Her Rejection of Obama Policies
(Politics K-12)

Oklahoma Teachers Running for Office Appear on NewsHour
(State EdWatch)

Maine Gov. LePage Wants Locals to Pay More Education Costs
(State EdWatch)

ISO: Teacher Input on Teaching 'MacBeth' in a Digital Era
(Curriculum Matters)

Study: 9th and 10th Grades Offer Key Chance to Re-Engage Disengaged Students
(High School & Beyond)

Cleveland Teachers, School Board Reject Contract
(Teacher Beat)

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How to End Teacher Shortages. Really.
(Top Performers)

Culture, Change, and the Hiring Process
(Leadership 360)

Why You Should Learn to Love Educational Productivity
(Rick Hess Straight Up)

Missing My Former Students and Former Program
(Work in Progress)

A Classroom Strategy: The Work of Play (Video)
(Inspired Instruction: Videos From the Teaching Channel)

U.S. Department of Education Announces TIF 5 Awards
(K-12 Talent Manager)

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