February 6, 2008

Education Week, Vol. 27, Issue 22
Federal Key Democrats Join President in Seeking to Revive NCLB Renewal
President Bush and key members of Congress said last week that they want to jump-start the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act.
David J. Hoff, February 4, 2008
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3 min read
States Budgeting, Tax Trims in Conflict
While lower tax bills may make homeowners happy, they threaten a precious and typically stable source of revenue for school districts.
Michele McNeil, February 4, 2008
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7 min read
BRIC ARCHIVE
Susan Sanford
School & District Management Opinion Inside the ‘Crucible’ of School Reform
William Guenther and Andrew Calkins offer advice on turning around America’s worst-performing schools.
William Guenther & Andy Calkins, February 4, 2008
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7 min read
Federal Federal Official Says Reading Commission Will Move Forward
The Commission on Reading Research will be appointed later this year, easing concerns that the long-awaited review panel could be abandoned after years of planning.
Kathleen Kennedy Manzo, February 1, 2008
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3 min read
Federal U.S. Review Finds No Proof That Reform Model Works
A federal study of First Things First found that the much-touted school improvement program had "no discernible effects" on high school dropout rates.
Debra Viadero, February 1, 2008
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4 min read
School & District Management Election Year Hints at Shifts for Unions
The National Education Association is poised for a change in leadership this year, and speculation is widespread that Edward J. McElroy, president of the American Federation of Teachers, might not seek re-election in July.
Vaishali Honawar & Bess Keller, February 1, 2008
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9 min read
School & District Management Louisiana Seeks Partners to Take Over Failing Schools
The state is looking for operators to help turn around academic achievement in 11 schools across the state.
Lesli A. Maxwell, January 31, 2008
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4 min read
Federal Ohio Initiative Adds to STEM Momentum
The public-private partnership is intended to connect 100,000 students over the next 10 years to high-tech careers aimed at helping to fuel the economy.
Linda Jacobson, January 31, 2008
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6 min read
Law & Courts Louisville District Unveils New Student-Assignment Plan
The district proposed a new system that it hopes will maintain racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity in its schools without running afoul of the law.
Catherine Gewertz, January 30, 2008
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4 min read
Special Education Report: NCLB May Be Aiding Students With Disabilities
Students with disabilities appear to be perform better on the NAEP in elementary school, but those gains seem to dissipate by middle school.
Christina A. Samuels, January 28, 2008
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3 min read
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