Links in Education Week: December 14, 2005
December 13, 2005
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Researchers Urge Broad View on How to Build Character
- A full copy of the report, "Smart & Good High Schools: Integrating Excellence and Ethics for Success in School, Work, and Beyond," is available from the State University of New York College at Cortland's Center for the 4th and 5th Rs.
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Science Standards Mediocre, Study Finds
- "The State of State Science Standards 2005" is available from the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation.
Warning Issued on Student-Athlete Weight Practices
- Read the American Academy of Pediatrics' policy statement on student-athlete weight-control practices, available from AAP Policy.
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Panel Examines Teacher Training
- More information on the National Research Council's Committee on the Study of Teacher Preparation Programs in the United Sates is available from the National Academies.
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Report Roundup
- NEA: Inflation Ahead of Salary Increase:
"Rankings and Estimates Update" is available from the National Education Association. - Mental-Health Services:
Read "School Mental Health Services in the United States, 2002-2003" from the National Mental Health Information Center. - Teenage Volunteers:
"Youth Helping America—Building Active Citizens: The Role of Social Institutions in Teen Volunteering" is posted by the Corporation for National & Community Service. - Early-Childhood Education:
"Power to the People: The Effectiveness of Ballot Measures in Advancing Early Care and Education" is posted by the National Women's Law Center. - Online Teacher Training:
"Gauging and Improving Interactions in Online Seminars for Mathematics Coaches" is available from the Education Alliance at Brown University.
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States Making Gains in International Studies
- "States Prepare for the Global Age" and "Educating Leaders for the Global Society" are available from InternationalEd.org.
International Update
Official in England to Order Teaching of Synthetic Phonics
- More information on the British reading instruction plan is available at www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/rosereview/interim.
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Report Details Benefits of Pre-K Programs
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