EdWeek Update: September 13, 2016: September 13, 2016

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New Head Start Rules Aim to Balance Flexibility, Oversight

Many of the revisions reflect an evolving knowledge of how young children learn, as well as the changing landscape in the field of early education. Read more.

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Parents Across America Group Outlines Ed-Tech 'Threats'

In an exclusive interview, the organization’s leader talks about the threats and addresses criticisms that the national group is making alarmist claims. Read more.

(Education Week)

OPINION

Our Schools Need Leaders, Not Managers

The most effective, and inspiring, leaders are more than managers; they're risk-takers, people who understand what needs to be done before others even know what the problem is, writes blogger Dave Powell. Read more.

(The K-12 Contrarian)

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Assume You Can Do What You Like Under ESSA, Sen. Alexander Tells Ky. Lawmakers

Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., had this message in an appearance before Kentucky legislators: Assume you can do as you please under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Read more.

(Politics K-12)

New Detroit Teachers Contract Faces Critics From All Sides

The Detroit teachers' union has struck a deal with the new Detroit Public Schools Community District, but veteran teachers and state Republicans are wary. Read more.

(Teacher Beat)

MORE NEWS

New 'What Works Clearinghouse' Aims to Help Districts Find Research for ESSA
(Inside School Research)

How Texas Keeps Special Education Enrollment Low
(On Special Education)

Growth of School Choice Can Complicate Federal Funding, Watchdog Agency Says
(Politics K-12)

Sex for Food: Reports Highlight Fallout of Teen Hunger
(Inside School Research)

How Should School Interventions Work Under ESSA?
(Politics K-12)

On PBS, Two 'Frontline' Reports and a 'TED Talks' Special on Education
(Education and the Media)

K-12 Dealmaking: BYJU’S Raises $50 Million; Frontline Acquires Excent
(Marketplace K-12)

White House High School Summit Highlights Work of States, Districts
(High School & Beyond)

Ed. Sec. Bus Tour: From Early Education Through College
(Politics K-12)

MORE VIEWS

Personalized Learning in 2016: What's Working, What's Missing?
(Vander Ark on Innovation)

New Evidence on How Charter Authorizers Can Build Better Schools
(Urban Education: Lessons From New Orleans)

Project-Based Learning Is Here to Stay: Let's Make Sure It's High Quality
(Learning Deeply)

Can Education Save the Lost Words and the Planet?
(Leadership 360)

Five Steps for Connecting Students to a Global Audience
(Global Learning)

Hattie's Research Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
(Finding Common Ground)

Beyond the Melting Pot — the Powers of Citizens
(Bridging Differences)

Starting From Scratch After 15 Years, Sort of
(Work in Progress)

California Reforms Accountability
(Capturing the Spark: Energizing Teaching and Schools)

Talking HBO and School Reform
(Rick Hess Straight Up)

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5. Are Dual-Enrollment Programs Overpromising?

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