March 14, 2012

Education Week, Vol. 31, Issue 24
BRIC ARCHIVE
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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Fostering a Holistic Path to College
Students who aren't developmentally ready to set and achieve the goal of a college education need support within schools and beyond, Mandy Savitz-Romer and Suzanne M. Bouffard write.
Mandy Savitz-Romer & Suzanne M. Bouffard, March 13, 2012
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5 min read
School Climate & Safety Opinion How Can We Avoid These Senseless Shootings?
Character education and building meaningful relationships with students can be big steps in helping school communities prevent tragedies, writes Mark Hyatt.
Mark Hyatt, March 13, 2012
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4 min read
Reading & Literacy Districts Gear Up for Shift to Informational Texts
Because of its emphasis in the common-core standards, millions of teachers are faced with increasing their use of nonfiction.
Catherine Gewertz, March 13, 2012
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9 min read
Clare Redhead, second from right, leads a group of students during a 4-H program offered at Faubion School in Portland, Ore. The K-8 school is one of 64 “community schools” in the county.
Clare Redhead, second from right, leads a group of students during a 4-H program offered at Faubion School in Portland, Ore. The K-8 school is one of 64 “community schools” in the county.
Leah Nash for Education Week
School & District Management Oregon Community Schools Model Shows Staying Power
The SUN Community Schools network provides lessons on scaling up and sustainability.
Christina A. Samuels, March 13, 2012
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7 min read
School & District Management Report Roundup Junk-Food Advertising
Maine high schools are plastered with promotions for junk foods despite a state law that prohibits marketing unhealthy snacks and drinks in public schools, according to a new study.
The Associated Press, March 13, 2012
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School & District Management Opinion Rethinking the U.S. Department of Education
Peter W. Cookson Jr. recommends revamping the U.S. Education Department to reflect 21st-century needs.
Peter W. Cookson Jr., March 13, 2012
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6 min read
School & District Management Report Roundup School Schedule
New research suggests that a four-day school week not only doesn't hurt student achievement but also seems to help.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, March 13, 2012
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1 min read
Teaching Profession Report Roundup Teacher Incentives Fall Short in Chicago Study
The Chicago Teacher Advancement Program increased mentoring and improved teacher-retention rates, but didn't appear to raise student achievement, according to a study released last week.
Stephen Sawchuk, March 13, 2012
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1 min read
Teaching Profession Report Roundup Alternative Routes
Three Florida alternative-certification programs attracted teacher-candidates who were more qualified on paper, but varied in how effective their graduates were in the classroom, concludes a study.
Stephen Sawchuk, March 13, 2012
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1 min read
School & District Management Report Roundup College-Placement Tests
Two studies find many students are misplaced in remedial classes and suggest high school grades would be better predictors of college success.
Caralee J. Adams, March 13, 2012
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1 min read
Mathematics Report Roundup Middle School Math
A new middle school survey turned up one finding that mathematics teachers might find surprising: 70 percent of the responding students said they like math.
March 13, 2012
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1 min read
Damien McGee-Backes, 15, a plaintiff in a bullying lawsuit settled last week with the Anoka-Hennepin, Minn., district, attends a news conference at district headquarters. The school board agreed to a long list of measures to help address harassment based on perceptions about students' sexual orientation.
Damien McGee-Backes, 15, a plaintiff in a bullying lawsuit settled last week with the Anoka-Hennepin, Minn., district, attends a news conference at district headquarters. The school board agreed to a long list of measures to help address harassment based on perceptions about students' sexual orientation.
Renee Jones Schneider/The Star Tribune/AP
School Climate & Safety Minn. District Settles Lawsuit Over Bullying
The agreement ends a federal probe into whether Anoka-Hennepin schools could have done more to address gay-related bullying.
March 13, 2012
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4 min read
Erick Goble, 6, types a message on a touch screen in teacher Jodi Conrad's class near the end of the day at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Glen Ellyn, Ill. The 1st graders tweet every day to parents and other followers. Ms. Conrad sees Twitter as a way to keep communication open with parents, and to help children learn typing, spelling and reading.
Erick Goble, 6, types a message on a touch screen in teacher Jodi Conrad's class near the end of the day at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Glen Ellyn, Ill. The 1st graders tweet every day to parents and other followers. Ms. Conrad sees Twitter as a way to keep communication open with parents, and to help children learn typing, spelling and reading.
Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune/MCT
IT Infrastructure & Management First Graders Read, Write, and Tweet in Ill. Classroom
Jodi Conrad's class at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Glen Ellyn, Ill., is among a growing number that use social media and other technology to supplement lessons, even for very young students.
Michelle Manchir, Chicago Tribune (MCT), March 13, 2012
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2 min read
School Climate & Safety Restraints on Pupils Variable
New statistics show that students with disabilities and black students are most likely to be restrained or isolated in school.
March 13, 2012
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5 min read
School & District Management CoSN Technology Leaders Urged to 'Reimagine Learning'
Behind that call may be the reality that teachers and students are already driving change, and it’s up to technology leaders to harness it for good.
Ian Quillen, March 13, 2012
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3 min read
School & District Management Chicago Touts High-Tech Partnership
Technology companies such as IBM and Microsoft will help design curriculum to develop students’ technology skills and prepare them for jobs.
John Byrne, March 13, 2012
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2 min read
Teaching Profession Teachers' Satisfaction With Jobs Plummets, New Survey Reveals
Teacher job satisfaction is the lowest it’s been in more than two decades—the result, in part of a sour economy and education budget cuts.
Liana Loewus, March 13, 2012
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4 min read
Accountability Letter to the Editor Evaluation Is Not the End Goal
To the Editor:
This is in response to the article "Educators and Parents Prefer Formative Assessments" (Feb. 22, 2012).
March 13, 2012
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1 min read
Jaime Casap speaks on "Education as the Silver Bullet" at the South by Southwest education conference last week.
Jaime Casap speaks on "Education as the Silver Bullet" at the South by Southwest education conference last week.
Erich Schlegel for Education Week
IT Infrastructure & Management Q&A: Google's 'Senior Education Evangelist' Talks About K-12
In an interview with Education Week, Jaime Casap addresses the Internet giant's strategic push into the education market.
Jason Tomassini, March 13, 2012
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5 min read
Standards Letter to the Editor Brookings Report Based On Flawed Research
To the Editor:
Tom Loveless' recent Brookings Institution report, "How Well Are American Students Learning?," described in a Feb. 16, 2012, Curriculum Matters blog post "Study: Common Standards Will Not Affect Student Achievement" and a Feb. 22 Report Roundup item, relies on flawed research by Andrew C. Porter et al. and ignores other pieces of evidence ("Common Standards.")
March 13, 2012
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity News in Brief Request to Reinstate Ethnic Studies Denied
A federal judge has rejected a request to reinstate an Arizona district's contentious Mexican-American studies courses.
McClatchy-Tribune, March 13, 2012
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1 min read
Education Funding News in Brief National Standards Issued for Catholic Education
A newly released set of national standards and benchmarks for Roman Catholic schools provides guidance.
Sean Cavanagh, March 13, 2012
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2 min read
Law & Courts News in Brief N.J. Gov. Backs Plan For Anti-Bullying Law
A bipartisan agreement has been reached to fix New Jersey's anti-bullying law following complaints that it was financially burdensome.
McClatchy-Tribune, March 13, 2012
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1 min read
Accountability News in Brief Tennessee Will Make Teacher Ratings Public
The job-review scores of thousands of Tennessee teachers will be made available to the public, starting this summer.
McClatchy-Tribune, March 13, 2012
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1 min read
School Climate & Safety News in Brief 'R' Rating for Bully Film Generates Protests
"Bully," directed by Lee Hirsch, is an examination of school bullying that follows five students and their families throughout a school year.
The Associated Press, March 13, 2012
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1 min read
College & Workforce Readiness News in Brief Two New AP Courses Stress Research Skills
The College Board is piloting two new Advanced Placement courses designed to focus on research skills.
Caralee J. Adams, March 13, 2012
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1 min read
School & District Management News in Brief Obama Will Address Joplin, Mo., Graduates
President Barack Obama will speak at this year's high school graduation ceremony in Joplin, the city recovering from a devastating tornado.
The Associated Press, March 13, 2012
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1 min read
School Choice & Charters Study Probes Special Ed. Students' Voucher Access
Claims of enrollment hurdles for special education students seeking private school vouchers prove hard to nail down.
Sean Cavanagh, March 13, 2012
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7 min read
Law & Courts News in Brief Fla. Bill Could Allow Prayer in Schools
A measure that would permit students to read "inspirational messages"—including prayers—has cleared the Florida legislature.
Sean Cavanagh, March 13, 2012
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1 min read
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