Candidates View Parental Role Differently
John McCain and Barack Obama disagree on what a president should do to encourage parents to participate in the educational experiences of their children.
(October 14, 2008)
States Press Ahead on '21st-Century Skills'
States are trying to make sure that students have not only academic skills, but also intellectual, social, and life skills needed in college and work. (October 13, 2008)
Govt. Wants Kids to Buckle Up on Small School Buses
Smaller school buses will have to be equipped with three-point, lap-and-shoulder seat belts for the first time and larger buses will have higher seatbacks under a government rule announced Wednesday. (October 15, 2008, AP)
MORE Free Content...
Obama, Ayers, and the Chicago Annenberg Challenge
Founders of the project chaired by Barack Obama say it has been distorted in the presidential campaign.
(October 9, 2008)
Justices Hear Immunity Case
The high court is to decide an issue of liability for lawsuits that is of interest to educators. (October 15, 2008)
Financial Crisis Now Striking Home for School Districts
The crisis besetting financial markets is hitting school districts hard, as they struggle to float bonds, borrow money, and get access to investment funds.
(October 10, 2008)
Brownsville, Texas, Wins Broad Prize
The Broad Foundation honors the district as the nation’s 'best-kept secret' for the achievements of its overwhelmingly poor student population. (October 14, 2008)
Dozens of School Districts Attempt Tax Hikes
The requests have been rejected by Texas voters in about a quarter of the districts that have held the tax rollback elections.
(October 14, 2008, AP)
Dallas School District Delays Layoffs
The district plans to layoff 460 teachers due to a $84 million shortfall this fiscal year. (October 15, 2008, AP)
Latest ‘Reading First’ Study Reports Limited Gains
The study takes a close look at changes in student achievement in schools participating in the program and in comparison schools. (October 10, 2008)
After-School Sessions Expanding the Reach of Summer Program
The Freedom Schools offers after-school programs in schools, churches, and public facilities in disadvantaged communities. (October 14, 2008)
As our school endures the latest wave of education fads...it often occurs to me that a very talented secretary would be much better suited than I to the brave new conception of teaching delineated in these schemes.
