February 9, 2011

Education Week, Vol. 30, Issue 20
Equity & Diversity Opinion Saving Black and Latino Boys
Solving the educational challenges facing black and Latino boys is an American responsibility, not just the responsibility of the black and Latino communities, says Pedro A. Noguera.
Pedro A. Noguera & Phi Delta Kappan, February 3, 2012
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12 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Yes, Black Males Are Different, but Different Is Not Deficient
Stop pretending that all students are alike; teaching to their differences will improve their chances for academic success, argues Christopher Emdin.
Christopher Emdin & Phi Delta Kappan, February 3, 2012
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10 min read
Khalil, 13, (above) is an 8th grader in Washington, D.C. He lives with both parents and three brothers.
Khalil, 13, (above) is an 8th grader in Washington, D.C. He lives with both parents and three brothers.
Vincent Hunter
Equity & Diversity Opinion The Voices of Young Black Males
The young men interviewed are clear that the challenge of educating black males is much bigger than the schoolhouse.
Tracey Sparrow, Abby Sparrow & Phi Delta Kappan, February 3, 2012
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7 min read
Special Education News in Brief RTI Cannot Delay Pupil Evaluations
A response-to-intervention process cannot delay the initial evaluation for special education services of a child suspected of having a disability, federal officials have reminded states.
Christina A. Samuels, March 24, 2011
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1 min read
Education Stimulus: Gauging the Impact of a Federal Windfall
Federal Federal Watchdogs Hit Oversight Trail on Stimulus
Government agencies dig into how states and districts are spending a flood of education aid under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Michele McNeil, February 12, 2011
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6 min read
Education Stimulus: Gauging the Impact of a Federal Windfall
Federal Innovation Grants Prove Influential Stimulus Tool
The $650 million in competitive aid under the 'i3' program aims to spur experimentation in school reform.
Andrew Brownstein, February 12, 2011
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8 min read
Education Funding Consultants in High Demand With ARRA's Clock Ticking
The influx of stimulus aid to education is a boon for seasoned advisers in areas such as school turnarounds and Race to the Top.
Andrew Brownstein, February 12, 2011
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8 min read
Education Stimulus: Gauging the Impact of a Federal Windfall
School & District Management Consultants in High Demand as ARRA's Clock Ticks
The influx of stimulus aid to education is a boon for seasoned advisers in areas such as school turnarounds and Race to the Top.
Andrew Brownstein, February 12, 2011
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9 min read
Education Stimulus: Gauging the Impact of a Federal Windfall
Education Funding Ed. Tech Rides Wave of Stimulus Funding
A one-time infusion of cash fueled everything from laptops to enhanced data systems—but sustaining those upgrades could be tough.
Ian Quillen, February 12, 2011
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6 min read
Verdell Schoats is a “pride promoter” at Gilcrease Middle School in Tulsa, Okla. His job, which helps ensure safety in the halls and provides support to teachers on discipline, is financed with federal economic-stimulus money.
Verdell Schoats is a “pride promoter” at Gilcrease Middle School in Tulsa, Okla. His job, which helps ensure safety in the halls and provides support to teachers on discipline, is financed with federal economic-stimulus money.
Shane Bevel for Education Week
Education Funding Mixed Report Card for Education Stimulus After 2 Years
Nearly $100 billion in aid saved jobs and spurred state policy overhauls, but the long-term impact remains to be seen as the recovery act reaches its second anniversary.
Michele McNeil, February 12, 2011
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17 min read
Verdell Schoats is a “pride promoter” at Gilcrease Middle School in Tulsa, Okla. His job, which helps ensure safety in the halls and provides support to teachers on discipline, is financed with federal economic-stimulus money.
Verdell Schoats is a “pride promoter” at Gilcrease Middle School in Tulsa, Okla. His job, which helps ensure safety in the halls and provides support to teachers on discipline, is financed with federal economic-stimulus money.
Shane Bevel for Education Week
Education Funding ARRA Brings Home Mixed Report Card
Nearly $100 billion in aid saved jobs and spurred state policy overhauls, but the long-term impact remains to be seen as the recovery act reaches its second anniversary.
Michele McNeil, February 12, 2011
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14 min read
Members of the Utah legislature stand and applaud Gov. Gary R. Herbert as he addresses them at the State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Jan. 26. The governor vowed to make education the state’s “number-one budget priority.” He has proposed money to cope with projected enrollment growth and to continue voluntary all-day kindergarten. Read more about Gov. Herbert's address.
Members of the Utah legislature stand and applaud Gov. Gary R. Herbert as he addresses them at the State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Jan. 26. The governor vowed to make education the state’s “number-one budget priority.” He has proposed money to cope with projected enrollment growth and to continue voluntary all-day kindergarten. <a href="https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/02/09/20sos.h30.html#UT">Read more about Gov. Herbert's address.</a>
Steve C Wilson/AP
States State of the States State of the States 2011: California, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Utah, Vermont, and Wisconsin
Education Week's coverage of the governor's addresses in California, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Utah, Vermont, and Wisconsin.
February 8, 2011
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8 min read
School & District Management Survey Detects Shifting Priorities of School Boards
Student achievement gets more attention, a nationwide survey finds, while charters, performance pay, and other hot topics struggle to gain traction.
Christina A. Samuels, February 8, 2011
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5 min read
Rep. Jim Pitts, the chairman of the Texas House appropriations committee, answers questions about the proposed budget. Texas faces a projected shortfall of $15 billion to $27 billion.
Rep. Jim Pitts, the chairman of the Texas House appropriations committee, answers questions about the proposed budget. Texas faces a projected shortfall of $15 billion to $27 billion.
Eric Gay/AP
Education Funding Texas Schools Face Deep Cuts Amid Budget Crunch
A two-year shortfall of up to $27 billion force districts to slash programs and thousands of jobs, educators warn.
Sean Cavanagh, February 8, 2011
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6 min read
Families & the Community Opinion The Achievement Gap: Am I Part of the Problem?
Rather than pitting white student achievement against minority student achievement, schools should focus on helping all children reach their potential, writes Chris Myers Asch.
Chris Myers Asch, February 8, 2011
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4 min read
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February 8, 2011
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Federal Chiefs Crank Heat on ESEA Renewal
If Congress fails to move soon on renewal of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, states are poised to get going on their own ideas on accountability and other areas.
Alyson Klein, February 8, 2011
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1 min read
School & District Management 'College for All' Confronted
A new report proposes academic pathways that would lead some students toward careers rather than college, and that is raising fears among advocates for the disadvantaged.
Catherine Gewertz, February 8, 2011
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6 min read
School Choice & Charters Report Roundup Authorizing Charters
The number of school districts authorizing charter schools increased by 37 percent over the last three years, according to a report released by the Chicago-based National Association of Charter School Authorizers.
Mary Ann Zehr, February 8, 2011
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1 min read
School Choice & Charters Report Roundup Colorado Charters
A report released by a coalition of charter school organizations suggests methods of improvement for Colorado's charter school authorization process.
Mary Ann Zehr, February 8, 2011
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1 min read
School Climate & Safety Report Roundup Transgender Students
A new study shows that transgender students and others who don't fit traditional gender roles face high rates of harassment, discrimination, and physical assault in school settings.
Michelle D. Anderson, February 8, 2011
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1 min read
English-Language Learners Report Roundup Research Report: English-Language Learners
If philanthropists want to see education improve in this country, they need to focus more on the needs of English-language learners, an influential group of funders says in a report.
Mary Ann Zehr, February 8, 2011
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1 min read
Education Funding Report Roundup Income Inequality
The income gap between children in middle-class families and those in high-income families is steadily growing according to a new study.
Michelle D. Anderson, February 8, 2011
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1 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Report Roundup College and Work Readiness
While the goal of reshaping K-12 education to reflect college and workplace expectations has gained favor in most states, most have not yet adopted all the practices needed to make it a reality.
Catherine Gewertz, February 8, 2011
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1 min read
Teaching Profession Report Roundup Schoolwide Pay Experiment In NYC Yields Few Gains
A now-suspended pilot effort to give New York City teachers schoolwide bonuses for improving students' test scores failed to pan out as policy makers might have hoped.
Stephen Sawchuk, February 8, 2011
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1 min read
Idaho residents listen to public testimony at the Statehouse in Boise last month on education proposals before the state legislature. One plan would require students to take online courses.
Idaho residents listen to public testimony at the Statehouse in Boise last month on education proposals before the state legislature. One plan would require students to take online courses.
Chris Butler/Idaho Statesman/AP
College & Workforce Readiness E-Learning Requirement Could Hurt Idaho Students Without Internet
School officials say a lack of technological infrastructure could put some students at a disadvantage under proposed education reforms that would require students to take online classes to graduate.
The Associated Press, February 8, 2011
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3 min read
School & District Management News in Brief White House Plans Second Commencement Contest
The White House is offering public high schools nationwide a chance to win a commencement address by President Barack Obama.
The Associated Press, February 8, 2011
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1 min read
School & District Management News in Brief Study Finds Rural Graduates Earn Fewer Math Credits
Graduates of rural high schools typically earn fewer math credits than their peers at nonrural campuses, according to a study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Research in Rural Education.
February 8, 2011
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1 min read
Families & the Community News in Brief Judge Issues Injunction in 'Parent Trigger' Case
A judge in Los Angeles issued a temporary injunction last week blocking California's Compton Unified School District from a process that would verify signatures on a charter conversion petition.
The Associated Press, February 8, 2011
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