February 27, 2008

Education Week, Vol. 27, Issue 25
Student Well-Being News in Brief CDC Tallies Toll From 'Choking Game'
Federal health officials have issued a warning about the dangers of the “choking game” after determining that at least 82 youths have died in the past 12 years.
Lesli A. Maxwell, February 20, 2008
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1 min read
Tangible Rewards: Researcher Eric P. Bettinger heads a study in the Coshocton, Ohio, schools, in which students in classes receive cash for higher scores on state tests.
Tangible Rewards: Researcher Eric P. Bettinger heads a study in the Coshocton, Ohio, schools, in which students in classes receive cash for higher scores on state tests.
Gary Gardiner for Education Week - File
Student Well-Being Students in Cash-Incentives Study Score Higher in Math
Federal pressure to improve student test scores is prompting some school districts to pay students for improved performance.
Debra Viadero, February 20, 2008
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4 min read
Federal Analysis Finds Time Stolen From Other Subjects for Math, Reading
The findings offer further evidence that the No Child Left Behind law has led to sizable shifts in the curriculum.
Kathleen Kennedy Manzo, February 20, 2008
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2 min read
Science Fla. Panel’s Evolution Vote Hailed
Few observers regard the compromise as signaling an end to nationwide discord over the issue.
Sean Cavanagh, February 19, 2008
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7 min read
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