September 21, 2011

Education Week, Vol. 31, Issue 04
Law & Courts News in Brief Court: Teacher Has No Right to 'God' Banners in Class
A public school teacher has no constitutional right to display banners in his classroom with slogans, such as "One Nation Under God," a federal appeals court has ruled.
Mark Walsh, September 20, 2011
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Teaching Profession News in Brief Union Challenges New Fla. Law on Merit Pay, Tenure
Florida's largest teachers' union is suing to block a new state law that eliminates tenure for new hires and links educators' compensation to student achievement.
Sean Cavanagh, September 20, 2011
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Equity & Diversity News in Brief Arizona to Stop Monitoring Teachers' Accents Under Deal
Under an agreement with the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education, state officials in Arizona will stop monitoring classes for mispronounced words and poor grammar from teachers whose students are learning English.
The Associated Press, September 20, 2011
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Education News in Brief McGraw-Hill Plans To Split Off Ed. Unit
The McGraw-Hill Cos., one of the nation's largest providers of education content, is splitting into two public businesses, one focused on education and the other on markets.
The Associated Press, September 20, 2011
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School & District Management Study Finds U.S. Losing Its Postsecondary Edge
Among the world’s leading economies, the U.S. is the only nation where incoming workers are less educated than those retiring.
Sarah D. Sparks, September 20, 2011
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Special Education Opinion Where Are the Autism Teaching Competencies?
With an estimated one out of 110 children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, autism teaching competencies are critical, argue Emaley McCulloch and Janet Martin.
Emaley McCulloch & Janet Martin, September 20, 2011
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Bethany Guthard, one of 300 teachers hired this summer by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg, N.C., school system, gives a lesson at Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School.
Bethany Guthard, one of 300 teachers hired this summer by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg, N.C., school system, gives a lesson at Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School.
John W. Adkisson for Education Week
Teaching Profession Some Districts Rethink Last-Minute Teacher Hiring
Late hiring of teachers is still a perennial headache for some school systems—even in tight budget times.
Christina A. Samuels, September 19, 2011
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President Barack Obama talks about the American Jobs Act on Sept. 13 at the Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School in Columbus, Ohio. The president toured a modernized classroom in the basement of the Civil War-era building, on a campus that was part of a five-year renovation that supported 250 jobs.
President Barack Obama talks about the American Jobs Act on Sept. 13 at the Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School in Columbus, Ohio. The president toured a modernized classroom in the basement of the Civil War-era building, on a campus that was part of a five-year renovation that supported 250 jobs.
Tony Dejak/AP
Federal Education Impact of Jobs Bill Under Debate
Analysts and educators take a hard look at President Obama's plan to spend $60 billion to secure education jobs and infrastructure.
Alyson Klein, September 19, 2011
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School & District Management Opinion For Charter Schools, Managing Mission Is Crucial
Strategic mission management is crucial for charter schools, Peter Frumkin, Bruno V. Manno, and Nell Edgington write.
Peter Frumkin, Bruno V. Manno & Nell Edgington, September 19, 2011
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Math and science teachers experience near weightless conditions during a Weightless Flights of Discovery program on Sept. 12. Twenty-six teachers and two preservice teachers were aboard the flight sponsored by the Northrop Grumman Foundation.
Math and science teachers experience near weightless conditions during a Weightless Flights of Discovery program on Sept. 12. Twenty-six teachers and two preservice teachers were aboard the flight sponsored by the Northrop Grumman Foundation.
Charles Borst/Education Week
Science Teachers Take Flight to Inspire STEM Learning
Middle school teachers took part in near-zero-gravity experiments, which they and the sponsors hope will draw students to the STEM fields.
September 16, 2011
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Federal GOP Senators Introduce Own ESEA Renewal Bills
Sen. Lamar Alexander and three colleagues go their own way in bills aimed at renewing pieces of No Child Left Behind Act, the current version of the ESEA.
Alyson Klein, September 14, 2011
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Assessment SAT Scores Fall as Number of Test-Takers Rises
The College Board also introduces a new college-readiness benchmark, though it's not intended to measure individual students' performance.
Caralee J. Adams, September 14, 2011
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Standards Common-Standards Implementation Slow Going, Study Finds
School districts report that budget problems and lack of state guidance are hindering their ability to make curricular changes.
Catherine Gewertz, September 14, 2011
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