June 6, 2001

Education Week, Vol. 20, Issue 39
Reading & Literacy Foreign Exchange
Guatemala is turning to its young people to help erase adult illiteracy there.
June 6, 2001
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1 min read
Education Funding Scholarship Fund Seeks Hidden Talents In Average Students
The 11-10-02 Foundation in Chicago goes about its business in an unusual way. Its half-dozen $5,000 scholarships are given not to the straight-A students, but to B and C students from low- to moderate-income families who demonstrate an impressive work ethic, good character, and the ability to overcome obstacles.
Catherine Gewertz, June 6, 2001
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5 min read
Equity & Diversity Report Says Schools Often Ignore Harassment of Gay Students
Armed with a report that concludes harassment of gay students is a pervasive problem in public schools, the two national teachers' unions and a gay-rights group are urging the U.S. Department of Education to step up its enforcement of laws aimed at such abuse.
Darcia Harris Bowman, June 6, 2001
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5 min read
Law & Courts Strip Searches of Students at D.C. Jail Bring Firings, Legal Action
District of Columbia officials disciplined employees last week involved in the strip searches of middle school students at the city jail.
Mark Stricherz, June 6, 2001
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2 min read
Education News in Brief: A National Roundup
  • Cleveland's Mayor White Says
    He Won't Run Again
  • Miami Board Member Suspended
  • Suit Over R.I. Essay Settled
  • Bacterial Illness Kills Students
  • Condom Giveaway Brings Trouble
  • Senior Barred From Ceremony
  • La. Strike Ends After 4 Days
June 6, 2001
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6 min read
Accountability Mass. Conference Examines Schools In 'Vanguard'
School leaders from across Massachusetts gathered last week in Boston to learn from schools and districts that have been highlighted as leaders in using standards-based programs to improve teacher effectiveness, curriculum development, and data to drive higher learning standards for all students.
John Gehring, June 6, 2001
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3 min read
Education Take Note

On the Money

The U.S. Constitution may soon be tucked into wallets if students at Liberty Middle School in Ashland, Va., have their way.
June 6, 2001
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1 min read
Adam Urbanski
Teaching Profession Group Seeks To Make Unions Policy Partners
With the help of a $1.7 million grant, a handful of school districts are setting out to show that labor relations in education can represent more than just a periodic haggling over money.
Jeff Archer, June 6, 2001
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3 min read
Education About This Series
This three-part special report examines the changing role of the states in addressing the nation's need to build and modernize its public schools.
June 6, 2001
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1 min read
Assessment Opinion If You Hate Standards, Learn To Love The Bell Curve
Despite the obvious flaws of an educational system based upon academic standards, it is far superior to the available alternatives, argues Douglas B. Reeves.
Douglas B. Reeves, June 6, 2001
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8 min read
Education Opinion Addressing Homophobic Behavior In the Classroom
To be successful in responding to homophobic slurs, writes Alan Horowitz, educators have to become comfortable talking about gay issues.
Alan Horowitz, June 6, 2001
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3 min read
School & District Management Opinion Updraft/Downdraft
High schools need to examine the social contexts in which teaching and learning occur to determine whether or not they truly expect all students to achieve, write Marilyn Crawford and Eleanor Dougherty.
Marilyn Crawford & Eleanor Dougherty, June 6, 2001
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8 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Why Vouchers?
Vouchers would increase the number of choices available to teachers, says Tim DeRoche.
Tim Deroche, June 6, 2001
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6 min read
Education Letter to the Editor Letters
  • Accrediting Advice: Quality Is Worth Cost
  • Better Attendance Can Work Magic
  • Does 'Elitism' Affect Views in AP Debate?
  • Michigan School Plan Offers a Clear Path
  • Voucher Support
  • School Journalism
June 6, 2001
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14 min read
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