November 28, 2018
Education Week, Vol. 38, Issue 14
Teaching Profession
News in Brief
Arizona Elects Democratic Teacher to Lead State Education Agency
A teacher, Democrat, and political novice has won the race for Arizona schools chief, beating an experienced Republican politician.
School & District Management
News in Brief
District Vows to Probe Photo Showing Students Apparently Giving Nazi Salute
A posed prom photo of dozens of high school boys raising their arms in what appears to be a Nazi salute has spread quickly online, sparking outrage from educators and even provoking a response from the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Poland.
Federal
News in Brief
FDA Seeks to Ban Flavored Products to Limit Teenage Vaping, Smoking
The Food and Drug Administration has announced aggressive steps aimed at curbing teenage vaping and smoking, including banning flavored and menthol products that may be especially appealing to minors.
Federal
How Election Results Will Shake Up State Education Policy
The new crop of governors and state legislators—many of them Democrats—will be looking to deliver on campaign promises, and there’s a turnover of appointed state superintendents on the horizon.
School & District Management
Cosmetics and Clothes: Parents Misspent $700,000 in Arizona's School Choice Program
An audit by Arizona’s attorney general revealed that parents with children in the state’s education savings account program were making prohibited purchases with public money meant for educational purposes.
Teaching
Kindergarten Homework: Too Much Too Early?
Listen to parents and educators, and you’ll hear some strong—and mixed—opinions on how or even whether kindergartners should get homework.
Curriculum
This Rock Legend Is Combining Teacher PD With Live Music
Steven Van Zandt, a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and actor from The Sopranos, is touring the country with his rock band to promote the use of music in classrooms and show solidarity with teachers.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Even for Districts Leading Interoperability Push, Journey Is Just Beginning
The Highline Public school system, outside Seattle, is at the forefront of an effort to integrate multiple K-12 data systems. But even in the forward-thinking Washington state district, big questions lie ahead.