May 23, 2012

Education Week, Vol. 31, Issue 32
A lead writer of the literacy standards, David Coleman founded a group that provides curriculum.
A lead writer of the literacy standards, David Coleman founded a group that provides curriculum.
Student Achievement Partners
Curriculum SAT Future: Alignment to Standards
David Coleman, a lead writer of the common standards whose nonprofit is producing curriculum materials, takes over Oct. 15.
Catherine Gewertz, May 22, 2012
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School & District Management State, Local Officials Tangle Over Charter School Primacy
Authorities in a number of states are split over who should have the final say on allowing charter schools within a particular district’s boundaries.
Sean Cavanagh, May 22, 2012
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School & District Management Study Finds Districts Buying Into Universal Design
But many education leaders still aren't entirely sure what UDL is.
Nirvi Shah, May 22, 2012
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Federal Study: Most ELLs Are in Districts That Fall Short on Federal Goals
Analysts find plenty of room to grow for districts getting federal funds to provide English-language-acquisition services.
Lesli A. Maxwell, May 22, 2012
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Education Letter to the Editor Students Need to Learn About Climate Change
To the Editor:
Earlier this month, the first public draft of voluntary "next generation" science standards was released. As conversation about those draft standards takes off, it is imperative for those of us committed to empowering America's youths to challenge ongoing attempts to institutionalize climate-change denial.
May 22, 2012
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Education Letter to the Editor Cutbacks in Arts Education Are a Reality
To the Editor:
Your recent news report on arts education might lead readers to conclude that K-12 programs have not been harmed by a decade of high-stakes testing ("No Obituary Needed for Arts Education, Data Suggest," April 18, 2012).
May 22, 2012
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May 22, 2012
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School Climate & Safety Groups Urge Balance Between Censoring, Stopping Bullies
New guidelines from education, religious, and First Amendment groups are warning schools to be mindful of students' free-speech rights as they step up anti-bullying efforts.
Nirvi Shah, May 22, 2012
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Standards & Accountability 'Best High Schools' Data to Be Reviewed
Reports of faulty data led the statistics agency to review the data it supplies for U.S. News' high school rankings.
Christina A. Samuels, May 21, 2012
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Kira Orange Jones campaigns in New Orleans last fall for a seat on Louisiana’s board of elementary and secondary education.
Kira Orange Jones campaigns in New Orleans last fall for a seat on Louisiana’s board of elementary and secondary education.
James Robichaux-File
School & District Management Jackpot of Cash From Outsiders Helped Insurgent in La. Board Race
The race for a seat on Louisiana's board of education attracted the attention of education activists and politically connected individuals—and unleashed a torrent of spending.
Sean Cavanagh, May 21, 2012
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School board member Jason M. McCarthy, in Buffalo, N.Y., speaks during a special board meeting in August held to reinstate teachers. In his campaign two years ago, Mr. McCarthy received unsolicited contributions from outside education advocacy groups, including one associated with Democrats for Education Reform.
School board member Jason M. McCarthy, in Buffalo, N.Y., speaks during a special board meeting in August held to reinstate teachers. In his campaign two years ago, Mr. McCarthy received unsolicited contributions from outside education advocacy groups, including one associated with Democrats for Education Reform.
Harry Scull Jr./The Buffalo News
Education Funding Outside Advocacy Groups Target Local School Board Elections
A new breed of K-12 advocacy organizations is making its campaign-cash influence felt in local school board contests.
Sean Cavanagh & Stephen Sawchuk, May 21, 2012
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Teaching Profession Relationship Between Advocacy Groups, Unions Uneasy
New organizations are jousting with teacher groups for influence on policy issues.
Stephen Sawchuk, May 21, 2012
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BRIC ARCHIVE
Bob Dahm
Standards & Accountability Opinion Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste
Eli Broad writes that tough times in American education needn't spell doom.
Eli Broad, May 21, 2012
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