More Evidence That SC Education Funding Is Up
18:47:38 | 30/07/2010 - Source: FITSNews
In news that comes as no surprise to people who can count, there's fresh evidence that education funding in South Carolina has been increasing steadily since the beginning of the recession.
Are we testing our children to death?
14:51:30 | 30/07/2010 - Source:
"We're lying to our kids," says professor and former charter school advocate and supporter of No Child Left Behind Diane Ravitch.
New study: Tools that assess bias in standardized tests are flawed
14:38:23 | 30/07/2010 - Source: Scientific Computing/Instrument.
Overturning more than 40 years of accepted practice, new research proves that the tools used to check tests of "general mental ability" for bias are themselves flawed.
Adam Lewis Schroeder: Q&A with poet Nancy Holmes
10:18:39 | 30/07/2010 - Source: National Post
In the Fabled East . He is guest editing The Afterword this week. UBC Poet Nancy Holmes.
Georgia math students stymied by accelerated pace and complex concepts expected in high school
06:03:56 | 30/07/2010 - Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
One of the most well-informed group of posters on this blog has been parents and teachers concerned over the state's new methodology for teaching math.
Preparation key to college entrance exams
05:04:00 | 30/07/2010 - Source: MSNBC
Ms. KATHERINE COHEN : Good morning. VIEIRA: Alan , let me start with you. You aced the test.
00:49:50 | 30/07/2010 - Source: Wheeling News
A growing segment of society believes the typical high school environment with its social pressures just isn't for everyone.
Breaking Down Obama's Big Education Speech This Morning
20:45:11 | 29/07/2010 - Source: New Republic
President Obama just delivered a major speech on education reform to the National Urban League - one of several civil rights group that, as I wrote last night , have been critical of key Obama reforms.
Tougher standards concern some teachers
19:44:51 | 29/07/2010 - Source: WBIR-TV Knoxville
Mortimer Davenport wanted to give his 14-year-old son, Martez, every advantage. For a while, he hoped that would be private school instead of Nashville's Cane Ridge High, but it was just too expensive.
EACS sued over denial of special ed
15:35:24 | 29/07/2010 - Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
An Allen County couple sued East Allen County Schools in federal court, alleging the district violated their son's rights under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
New Grading Reveals Fewer `Proficient' NY Students
11:25:47 | 29/07/2010 - Source: WGRZ-TV Buffalo
Just over half of grade school students in New York were proficient in math and English in standardized tests that had to be adjusted to reflect the expectations for college-bound students.
Families fight to get school bus service back: Travilah students told to use bike path
07:16:11 | 29/07/2010 - Source: The Washington Post
Residents of Natalie Estates, including, clockwise from top, Jeff Lewis, Kelli Lewis, Lorraine Slud, Ashley Slud, 8, Amanda Slud, 6, Evan Lewis, 5, Lyndsie Lewis, 5, and Justin Slud, 10, want bus service to Travilah Elementary School reinstated.
Duncan Names Race to the Top...
03:16:36 | 29/07/2010 - Source: MotherJones
On Tuesday, Education Secretary Arne Duncan named eighteen states and the District of Columbia as finalists in the second round of Race to the Top, an education reform competition with $3.4 billion still up for grabs.
Jersey City school board takes stand against state education commissioner
23:02:01 | 28/07/2010 - Source: Kearny Journal
Despite the state commisisoner of education encouraging a nationwide search, Jersey City school board members tonight said they want to keep Superintendent Charles Epps around.
Roberts a future big-time coach
19:47:18 | 28/07/2010 - Source: ESPN
This morning I'm leading the blog with a guy who currently coaches in the NFL -- but I think Daron Roberts is someone that college fans should get to know a lot better.