February 18, 2015

Education Week, Vol. 34, Issue 21
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Science Opinion 'Hands-in-the-Dirt' Learning
Garden-based learning supports many different learning styles, says Jane Hirschi, who urges teachers to lead the movement.
Jane Hirschi, February 17, 2015
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Federal GOP in Driver's Seat as Congress Tackles NCLB Rewrite
Title I and the federal role in K-12 are among the top issues as a revision of the No Child Left Behind Act passes the House education committee.
Lauren Camera, February 17, 2015
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IT Infrastructure & Management FCC Plan for 'Net Neutrality' Addresses Schools' Needs
The proposal, if approved Feb. 26, would for the first time regulate broadband firms that provide high-speed Internet service as though they were public utilities.
Michele Molnar, February 17, 2015
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Law & Courts Opinion Don't Silence Young Journalists
How schools treat young journalists matters because the future of journalism is precarious, writes Frank LoMonte of the Student Press Law Center.
Frank D. Lomonte, February 17, 2015
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Equity & Diversity U.S. Millennials Come Up Short in Global Skills Study
Even the wealthiest and best-educated young Americans lag behind peers in other countries in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving.
Sarah D. Sparks, February 17, 2015
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5 min read
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Student Well-Being Opinion My High School Mascot Is Offensive
Under fire from officials in her Pennsylvania school district, student newspaper editor Gillian McGoldrick defends her stance against publishing the name of an offensive mascot.
Gillian McGoldrick, February 17, 2015
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School & District Management Business, University Venture to Test Ed-Tech Products
The Jefferson Education Accelerator, an effort designed with help from the University of Virginia, asks companies to subject their products to independent research conducted in schools.
Sean Cavanagh, February 16, 2015
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Teacher Dorina Sackman, front right, cheers with others in Florida’s Orange County district during last September’s announcement of the Broad Prize. Orange County shared the award with Georgia’s Gwinnett County district.
Teacher Dorina Sackman, front right, cheers with others in Florida’s Orange County district during last September’s announcement of the Broad Prize. Orange County shared the award with Georgia’s Gwinnett County district.
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School & District Management Amid Sluggish Progress, Broad Suspends Prize for Urban Schools
The $1 million award from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation brought districts scholarship money, technical assistance, and recognition, but did not fuel sufficient improvement in student achievement.
Denisa R. Superville, February 13, 2015
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Dr. Amanda Porro administers a measles vaccination to Sophie Barquin, 4, as her mother Gabrielle Barquin holds her during a visit to the Miami Children’s Hospital last month. A recent measles outbreak is prompting states to re-examine vaccination requirements.
Dr. Amanda Porro administers a measles vaccination to Sophie Barquin, 4, as her mother Gabrielle Barquin holds her during a visit to the Miami Children’s Hospital last month. A recent measles outbreak is prompting states to re-examine vaccination requirements.
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Student Well-Being Measles Outbreak Cues New Action on Vaccination Rules
An outbreak of the disease is causing policymakers and public-health officials to revisit why families are allowed to opt out of vaccines required for school attendance.
Evie Blad, February 13, 2015
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Federal Sec. Duncan in Weaker Spot on NCLB Waiver Renewals
Legislation in Congress to rewrite the law would undo key elements of the waivers in areas such as standards, school turnarounds, and teacher evaluation.
Alyson Klein, February 12, 2015
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