September 12, 2012

Education Week, Vol. 32, Issue 03
BRIC ARCHIVE
Jeff Dekal
School Climate & Safety Opinion Reaching the 9/11 Generation
The 9/11 generation can appear numb to violence, but Christopher L. Doyle suggests an antidote to student callousness.
Christopher L. Doyle, September 11, 2012
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7 min read
Early Childhood Study Finds U.S. Trailing in Preschool Enrollment
In a study of 38 of the world's leading economies, the United States ranks 28th in the share of 4-year-olds attending preschool.
Lesli A. Maxwell, September 11, 2012
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3 min read
Accountability La. Opens Marketplace of Courses for Students
Public and charter school students will be able to choose classes offered by businesses, nonprofits, and other groups, as well as schools.
Erik W. Robelen, September 10, 2012
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9 min read
President Barack Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 6.
President Barack Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 6.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP
Federal Presidential Nominees Serve Up Sharp Differences on Education
But tough convention rhetoric may obscure areas of agreement—and intraparty tensions—on key issues.
Alyson Klein, September 10, 2012
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8 min read
Students run laps during recess on their playground built atop the local light-rail system's garage in Charlotte, N.C. Sterling Elementary School and the Charlotte Area Transit System share the land as a result of a partnership between the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district and Mecklenburg County.
Students run laps during recess on their playground built atop the local light-rail system's garage in Charlotte, N.C. Sterling Elementary School and the Charlotte Area Transit System share the land as a result of a partnership between the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district and Mecklenburg County.
John W. Adkisson for Education Week
School & District Management New Breed of Community Partnerships Aiding Schools
Formal space-sharing arrangements between districts and other entities enable them to forge a shared vision to benefit the community.
Nora Fleming, September 7, 2012
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8 min read
Equity & Diversity African-American Males in Policy Spotlight
At summit, experts discuss the persistent vulnerability of black boys and explore possible solutions to achievement gaps.
Lesli A. Maxwell, August 29, 2012
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4 min read
School & District Management National PTA Revises Policy on Charter Schools
The new stance backs a broader array of charter authorizers—and puts the PTA at odds with its Georgia chapter.
Sean Cavanagh, August 28, 2012
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5 min read
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