January 23, 2013

Education Week, Vol. 32, Issue 18
Curriculum Stretched Schools Push to Extend Lifespan of Books
As dwindling state funding for new textbook purchases drives the search for alternative sources of information, schools in Kentucky are making do with the books they have.
Mike James, The Independent, January 22, 2013
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School Climate & Safety Civil Rights Groups: Discipline Excessive in Miss. Schools
Student-discipline policies and practices in Mississippi are sending thousands of students into the juvenile-court system for school-based infractions, a new report finds.
Nirvi Shah, January 22, 2013
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3 min read
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad delivers his annual Condition of the State address to a joint session of the state legislature in Des Moines. The governor is seeking to create a $160 million teacher-quality initiative, aimed at recruiting top educators and keeping them in the state, as well as rewarding effective teachers.
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad delivers his annual Condition of the State address to a joint session of the state legislature in Des Moines. The governor is seeking to create a $160 million teacher-quality initiative, aimed at recruiting top educators and keeping them in the state, as well as rewarding effective teachers.
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States State of the States State of the States: Alaska, Ark., Colo., Del., Idaho, Iowa, Kan., Mich., Nev., N.D., Ore., S.C., S.D., Wash.
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country. In this roundup: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Washington.
January 22, 2013
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Recruitment & Retention Colleges Overproducing Elementary Teachers, Data Find
An Education Week review of state data suggests the number of teachers at the elementary level outstrips available jobs.
Stephen Sawchuk, January 22, 2013
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10 min read
School Choice & Charters Opinion Mr. Obama: Most Schools Aren't Like Your Daughters' School
Why can't children in public schools have the same rich learning experiences that President Obama's daughters receive, Alan C. Jones asks.
Alan C. Jones, January 22, 2013
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4 min read
Teaching Opinion Rethinking the Notion of 'Noncognitive'
By elevating so-called noncognitive information to an equal position relative to content knowledge, we may find the missing link needed to close the achievement gap more rapidly and effectively, writes David T. Conley.
David T. Conley, January 22, 2013
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5 min read
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Jori Bolton
Teaching Opinion This 19th-Century Book Is Still Timely for Teachers
An 1899 book by William James combines still-useful pragmatic and philosophical insights for teachers, Peter Gibbon says.
Peter H. Gibbon, January 22, 2013
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6 min read
Angry Birds is a video-game franchise created by Rovio Entertainment Ltd., based in Espoo, Finland. It has become popular all over the world and is now used by educators in the United States to teach math concepts.
Angry Birds is a video-game franchise created by Rovio Entertainment Ltd., based in Espoo, Finland. It has become popular all over the world and is now used by educators in the United States to teach math concepts.
Classroom Technology Popular Video Games Integrated Into K-12 Learning
Teachers around the country are using digital games such as World of Warcraft and Angry Birds to teach academic concepts.
Ann Doss Helms, The Charlotte Observer (MCT) , January 22, 2013
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6 min read
Education Funding Hawaii Inches Ahead on Race to Top Progress
Still in hot water on teacher and principal evaluations, Hawaii moves forward on other Race to the Top commitments.
Michele McNeil, January 22, 2013
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1 min read
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Equity & Diversity Opinion International Tests Reveal Surprises at Home and Abroad
After digging into international test data, Martin Carnoy and Richard Rothstein argue that the scores mask an important reality.
Martin Carnoy & Richard Rothstein, January 18, 2013
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6 min read
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