November 2, 2011
Education Week, Vol. 31, Issue 10
Equity & Diversity
Letter to the Editor
Former Chief Adds to Eden Prairie Story
To the Editor:
Your article “School Boundary Debate Divides Minn. Suburb” (Oct. 5, 2011) did an exceptional job of capturing the challenges and emotions around the Eden Prairie, Minn., school board’s efforts to redraw enrollment boundaries so that low-income students aren’t concentrated in one school. But largely overshadowed by the recent controversy is an earlier chapter that set the stage for the boundary plan and the successful 4-3 vote of support by the school board.
Your article “School Boundary Debate Divides Minn. Suburb” (Oct. 5, 2011) did an exceptional job of capturing the challenges and emotions around the Eden Prairie, Minn., school board’s efforts to redraw enrollment boundaries so that low-income students aren’t concentrated in one school. But largely overshadowed by the recent controversy is an earlier chapter that set the stage for the boundary plan and the successful 4-3 vote of support by the school board.
Education Funding
Letter to the Editor
Testing-Costs Essay Overlooked Other Costs
To the Editor:
In response to Bill Tucker’s “The Truth About Testing Costs” (Commentary, Oct. 12, 2011): Although the analysis in this essay indicates a small cost per student for standardized testing, there are hidden costs which were not considered. These expenditures will not always translate into actual dollars, but will affect overall job performance of school personnel. We need to take a deeper look into what actually occurs as far as monies spent and time afforded because of testing.
In response to Bill Tucker’s “The Truth About Testing Costs” (Commentary, Oct. 12, 2011): Although the analysis in this essay indicates a small cost per student for standardized testing, there are hidden costs which were not considered. These expenditures will not always translate into actual dollars, but will affect overall job performance of school personnel. We need to take a deeper look into what actually occurs as far as monies spent and time afforded because of testing.
Teaching Profession
Letter to the Editor
Calling Attention to Unsung Teacher Heroes
To the Editor:
Jeffrey Newport’s recent Commentary, “In Praise of Teachers” (Oct. 5, 2011), salutes the unsung heroes in education: great teachers.
Jeffrey Newport’s recent Commentary, “In Praise of Teachers” (Oct. 5, 2011), salutes the unsung heroes in education: great teachers.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
A Better Turnaround Strategy
Sheldon H. Berman and Arthur Camins describe a successful turnaround model which promotes a professionalized and collaborative teaching culture that is also student centered.
Federal
Clock Ticking on Senate Bill to Overhaul NCLB
A measure to renew the Elementary and Secondary Education Act faces steep political hurdles.
Curriculum
High Schools, Colleges Push Financial Literacy
Students are taking on more college debt in this struggling economy, often without the knowledge to make wise choices.
Education Funding
Obama Using Education Issue as Political Sword
The Obama administration highlights its education record, while drawing a sharp contrast with the GOP in Congress.
Federal
Innovation Criteria Is a Model for Feds
Six other federal grant programs, like i3, are tying the size of their grants to the level of research evidence.
Federal
Navy Paying Students to Succeed on AP Tests
A pilot program puts a branch of the federal government in the unusual position of paying incentives to students and teachers in military communities.