Issues

October 5, 2016

Education Week, Vol. 36, Issue 07
Curriculum News in Brief Islam Section Faces Ax In Tenn. Draft Standards
Seventh graders in Tennessee would no longer spend as much time learning about the history of Islam under a proposed draft revision of the state's academic standards.
The Associated Press, October 4, 2016
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Teaching Profession News in Brief Chicago Teachers Union Sets Strike Date
The Chicago Teachers Union said last week that it will go on strike Oct. 11 if it does not reach an agreement with the district over a new contract.
Denisa R. Superville, October 4, 2016
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School & District Management News in Brief Nearly Half of States Now Offering Biliteracy Seals
Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are now promoting bilingualism among K-12 students by offering the seal of biliteracy—special recognition on high school diplomas for graduates who demonstrate fluency in two or more languages.
Corey Mitchell, October 4, 2016
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Law & Courts News in Brief Court Dismisses Funding Suit Filed by Small N.Y. Districts
A judge has thrown out a lawsuit against New York that claimed the state was shortchanging students in eight small-city districts and denying their constitutional right to a "sound basic education."
The Associated Press, October 4, 2016
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School Climate & Safety News in Brief Group Campaigns to Rid Schools of Police
A coalition made up of what it says are more than 100 organizations in 27 states and the District of Columbia has issued a document calling for the removal of law enforcement from schools.
Evie Blad, October 4, 2016
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School & District Management Hunt Is On for Clues to Students' Test-Taking Processes
Researchers are using computerized assessment data to peel back the curtain on the strategies students use to solve test questions.
Sarah D. Sparks, October 4, 2016
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5 min read
Law & Courts Significant Education Cases on Supreme Court Docket
The 2016-17 high court term could prove to be the most consequential in years for K-12, including cases on special education and aid to religion.
Mark Walsh, September 30, 2016
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7 min read
High school debate team members attend a watch party at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for the first debate between the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees last week.
High school debate team members attend a watch party at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for the first debate between the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees last week.
Isaac Brekken/AP for Education Week
Federal H.S. Debaters Cast Critical Eye on Presidential Nominees' Bout
As Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump squared off, a crowd of high school debate team members gathered at a watching party in Nevada were less than impressed.
Andrew Ujifusa, September 30, 2016
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Brandon Thibodeaux for Education Week
A 2nd grade class at Solar Prep goes on a nature walk around the Dallas campus. The all-girls school opened this school year as part of the district’s expanded choice program.
Brandon Thibodeaux for Education Week
Equity & Diversity Single-Gender Schools Prove Best for Some Students
Dallas and other urban districts opened new single-gender schools this year, aiming to boost access to specialized programs and compete with charter, private, or suburban schools.
Denisa R. Superville, September 30, 2016
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9 min read
Five Lessons From an Outgoing School Chancellor: After nearly six years on the job, Kaya Henderson is stepping down as the chancellor for the public schools of the District of Columbia. Prior to her current role, Henderson served as Chancellor Michele Rhee’s deputy. Henderson is pictured here at her confirmation hearing before the City Council on June 16, 2011, following eight months as interim chancellor after Rhee’s departure.
After nearly six years on the job, Kaya Henderson is stepping down as the chancellor for the public schools of the District of Columbia. Prior to her current role, Henderson served as Chancellor Michele Rhee’s deputy. Henderson is pictured here at her confirmation hearing before the City Council on June 16, 2011, following eight months as interim chancellor after Rhee’s departure.
Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images-File
School & District Management Opinion Five Lessons From an Outgoing School Chancellor
Kaya Henderson reflects on her tenure as she prepares to step down from her post as schools chief in the nation's capital.
Kaya Henderson, September 27, 2016
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