October 3, 2012
Education Week, Vol. 32, Issue 06
Early Childhood
Report Roundup
Preschool Enrollment
School districts across the nation are doing a poor job of keeping track of how many children attend publicly funded preschool and kindergarten programs.
Student Well-Being
News in Brief
Ed. Consultant Charged With Assault of Child
Douglas B. Reeves, a nationally known consultant on curriculum and standards, is defending himself against a charge of inappropriately touching a child.
School & District Management
Report Roundup
Junk Food
A group of retired military leaders are pushing for regulations on what's sold in school vending machines.
School & District Management
Superintendent Fired in Wake County, N.C.
The dismissal of Superintendent Anthony J. Tata is the latest flare-up in a district struggling to cope with diversity.
Teaching
Opinion
The Rise of the Tech-Powered Teacher
Technology isn't a silver bullet, says Salman Khan, but when used appropriately, it can enable teachers to lead differentiated and interactive classrooms.
Equity & Diversity
Affirmative Action Case Up for Airing at High Court
K-12 programs could be affected by the outcome of a case on race-based college admissions coming up for argument at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Curriculum
Q&A: Quest for 'Digital Wisdom' Hinges on Brains and Machines
Marc Prensky, author of Brain Gain: Technology and the Quest for Digital Wisdom, talks to Education Week about how to use technology to bring out the best in students.