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Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, talks about the fiscal cliff negotiations with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on Dec. 28.
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, talks about the fiscal cliff negotiations with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on Dec. 28.
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Teaching Profession Top K-12 Leader in Congress Sets Retirement Date
U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, will leave after this term, setting the stage for a shakeup in K-12 policy leadership.
Alyson Klein, February 1, 2013
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"Ultimately, I have no doubt that I share the same core values as all of the members of NAIS." John E. Chubb Incoming President, National Association of Independent Schools
"Ultimately, I have no doubt that I share the same core values as all of the members of NAIS."<br> <b>John E. Chubb</b><br> Incoming President, National Association of Independent Schools
School Choice & Charters School Choice Advocate to Lead Private Schools' Group
The decision to hire John E. Chubb stirs heated reaction from some members of the National Association of Independent Schools.
Katie Ash, January 29, 2013
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5 min read
School & District Management Boost Teachers' Pay, Urges Fla. Governor
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has announced a proposal to raise teachers' pay, but the idea could face complications at the district level.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 29, 2013
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1 min read
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
Equity & Diversity Anti-Poverty Program Found to Yield Few Academic Gains
Moving out of a poor neighborhood by itself doesn't boost children's achievement, says new research.
Sarah D. Sparks, January 15, 2013
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5 min read
Tony Bennett Florida
<b>Tony Bennett</b><br> Florida
School & District Management Top State Ed. Positions Turn Over as Year Ends
Several top state education jobs changed hands as 2012 came to a close.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 8, 2013
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3 min read
School Climate & Safety School-Based Policing Under Fiscal Pressure
Funding for school resource officers has taken a hit in recent years.
Liana Loewus, January 4, 2013
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2 min read
Jeff Steindorf, a physical education and wellness teacher at Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School in Yamhill, Ore., became the de facto counselor at his school when budget cuts left it without one. The school has since hired a counselor, but Steindorf remains involved in one-on-one student work. “I wear many hats,” he says. “I don’t even think about it, I just do what needs to be done.”
Jeff Steindorf, a physical education and wellness teacher at Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School in Yamhill, Ore., became the de facto counselor at his school when budget cuts left it without one. The school has since hired a counselor, but Steindorf remains involved in one-on-one student work. “I wear many hats,” he says. “I don’t even think about it, I just do what needs to be done.”
Leah Nash
Student Well-Being & Movement Counselors, School Support Staff Toil Amid Scant Resources
From social workers to health clinicians, those who work with teachers to meet students' social and emotional needs feel the budget squeeze.
Liana Loewus, January 4, 2013
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10 min read
School & District Management Study Finds Housing Aid No Path to Better Education
Researchers say children in the four largest federal housing-aid programs rarely end up with access to better schools.
Sarah D. Sparks, December 4, 2012
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8 min read
Recruitment & Retention Study: More Churn at the Top in Large Districts
A study finds that 71 percent of superintendents in California's biggest districts leave within three years.
Sarah D. Sparks, December 4, 2012
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6 min read
Teaching Profession Teachers' Contract Includes Peer Review
The pact approved in Newark, N.J., sets up a dual salary schedule and ensures teacher involvement in evaluations.
Stephen Sawchuk, November 28, 2012
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3 min read
Job Hunting Tips & Advice Blog Ed Leadership Career Talk
Members of the American Association for Employment in Education provided career advice and discuss developments in the education job market.
November 28, 2012
Recruitment & Retention Opinion Emotional Intelligence: The Flip Side of Smart
Andrew Ansoorian contributed to this blog. Andrew is a 15 year human capital practitioner and is currently the Director of Human Resources for Shenandoah County Public Schools in Virginia. Andrew believes the "true test of one's character isn't how one handles adversity, but how one handles power." (Quote, Mike Petrilli, Stanford)
Emily Douglas-McNab, November 21, 2012
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Equity & Diversity Study: Housing Aid No Path to Better Schooling
The four largest federal programs to house families in poverty do not help parents get their children into higher-quality schools, according to the Poverty and Race Action Council.
Sarah D. Sparks, November 16, 2012
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