Bill Would Replace Key Federal Literacy Programs
Congress will consider a proposal to spend $2.35 billion for K-12 reading initiatives once served by Reading First and other efforts. (November 6, 2009)
Stimulus Funding Reports Pose Puzzle for Watchdogs
The first quarterly reports on how aid for education was used offer plenty of information, but sharpening the picture can be tough.
(November 6, 2009)
Too Few Youths Eligible for Military, Leaders Say
U.S. schools chief Arne Duncan joins retired generals in citing early-childhood education as one solution to high rates of ineligibility. (November 6, 2009)
MORE Free Content...
Mich. House Taps 2010 Stimulus Funding for Schools
The Michigan House voted Thursday to tap federal stimulus money set aside for next year to soften a cut in school funding now, but it's unlikely the move is going to win the support of the state Senate. (November 5, 2009, AP)
ACLU Suit Alleges Fla. Neglecting Schools
Fla. Governor, several other political leaders accused of failing to provide "uniform, efficient, safe, secure and high quality" education. (November 5, 2009, AP)
Mo. Education Leaders Discuss Future of Schools
Statewide leaders came together to listen to education concerns, future priorities. (November 6, 2009, AP)
Election Offers Varied Impact for Education
From ballot measures with funding implications to high-profile mayoral races, school issues factored into a number of state and local races.
(November 4, 2009)
National Panel Urges Upgrades to Teacher Workforce
The recommendations for states and districts from a high-powered task force are drawing fire from the American Federation of Teachers.
(November 4, 2009)
Ed. Innovation on the Agenda at Google HQ
Forum at Internet company focuses on ways to use technology to improve schools.
(November 2, 2009)
Updated
Obama Coaxes States to Change With School Dollars
The President challenged states to get their education policies in line with his administration's priorities if they want a chance at $5 billion in grants.
(November 4, 2009, AP)
La. High School Exit Exam to End
The Graduation Exit Exam, which won praise for narrowing the achievement gap, is about to be scrapped in favor of end-of-course tests. (November 5, 2009, AP)
Data on U.S. College Degrees Called Misleading
Statistics used to make the case that the United States no longer leads the world in higher education are “a mess,” a scholar argues. (November 4, 2009)
There is no such thing as "everyone wins." It is not possible in any competition. Thus opening and closing schools creates a "losing" class of students. School choice creates a "losing" class of students. Selective charters create a "losing" class of students.
