October 10, 2012
Education Week, Vol. 32, Issue 07
College & Workforce Readiness
News in Brief
AP Program Revamps U.S. History, Physics
The College Board last week announced the release of redesigned Advanced Placement programs for U.S. history and physics.
Teaching Profession
News in Brief
Chicago Teachers OK Three-Year Agreement
Chicago Teachers Union members have ratified a new contract by a vote of about 79 percent, which the union is touting as the highest approval rate ever for a CTU contract.
Teaching
Calif. Program Takes Aim at 'Teacher-Diversity Gap'
An Oakland, Calif., program tries to encourage more nonwhites to enter teaching—and stay in it.
Early Childhood
Opinion
How Serious Are We About Early Learning?
Children need a serious commitment from schools and policymakers to support early-learning efforts, Barbara O'Brien writes.
School Choice & Charters
Common Core Catches On With Private Schools
Many Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and other private schools have adopted at least portions of the standards, in part for practical reasons.
Families & the Community
Two Suitors Bid to Transform 'Parent-Trigger' School
The California school that parents want to turn into a charter now has two organizations seeking to make the change.
Federal
Romney's Pledge to Not Cut Ed. Aid Short on Specifics
If elected, the GOP candidate could face hurdles upholding that promise while also reining in a mounting federal deficit.
School & District Management
Amid Shifting Landscape, Pearson Changes Leadership
Marjorie Scardino, the chief executive officer of the giant education company since 1997, will be succeeded by John Fallon on Jan. 1.