Texas Curricular Debate Nears Conclusion
The process has been made nettlesome at times, Texas educators and some state board members say, because of a sharp ideological divide on the 15-member state school board. (May 16, 2008)
Two Arizona Voucher Programs Overturned as Unconstitutional
A state appellate court has ruled that tuition aid for foster children and students with disabilities violates the state constitution by using public money to help private and religious schools. (May 16, 2008, AP)
Chinese Officials Face Anger Over Safety of Schools in Earthquake Zone
Citizens demand to know why so many schools collapsed in this week's deadly earthquake. Government officials vow to punish anyone responsible for shoddy construction in the buildings.
(May 16, 2008, AP)
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Study of Small High Schools Yields Little on Achievement
High schools receiving $80 million in annual federal funding to support “smaller learning communities” appear to be establishing more intimate learning environments, a federal study finds.
(May 16, 2008)
D.C. Trying New Approach to Spec. Ed. Cases
Lasting changes could be in sight for the 50,000-student district's special education students. (May 15, 2008)
United Way's 10-Year Goals Include Aiding Ed.
Disturbed by high school dropout rates, the century-old charity places a top priority on steering donations to education. (May 15, 2008, AP)
Pupil-Teacher Relationship Crucial for Preschoolers
That personal connection might be more important to children’s learning than such factors as class size and teacher credentials, a new study suggests. (May 15, 2008)
Iowa Immigration Raid Called a 'Man-Made Disaster'
School officials are working to cope with the aftermath of the raid that left some students' parents in custody and tensions high in the local Latino community.
(May 14, 2008)
High Court Refuses Case on Parent’s Criticism of District Leader
Decision clears the way for a lawsuit by a parent who claims an Ohio school district retaliated against her when she publicly criticized its treatment of her diabetic daughter. (May 15, 2008)
La. House OKs New Orleans Private Schools Bill
The contentious bill would allow the state to spend $10 million in taxpayer money to get New Orleans children out of failing schools and into private ones.
(May 15, 2008, AP)
U.S. Appeals Court Backs District’s Policies on School Uniforms
Ruling upholds Las Vegas district's policy of letting each school decide whether it will require students to wear uniforms.
(May 15, 2008)
As a second-year Teach for America corps member, I have seen that teachers who have been teaching for many years are not necessarily the best teachers.
