Friday, December 13, 2013
SCORECARD ON EDUCATION COVERAGE
Out Of 25,649 At Bats
| Online Learning | 51% |
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| General Teacher Issues | 50% |
| Achievement | 49% |
| Teachers | 26% |
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| Spending | 38% |
| Superintendents | 40% |
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- Diversifying Advanced Placement
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Nov 27, 5:52 AM, New York Times:
School districts seek to increase enrollment of minority and underserved students into advanced placement courses, often seen as an advantage to college readiness. Proponents claim increased culture of learning will materialize. Concerns >
- Over-Capacity Schools In Chicago
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Nov 21, 8:02 AM, Chicago Tribune:
Parents criticized the Chicago School Board for funding richer areas more than their own lower-income and overcrowded schools. The board says that parents are overlooking capital investments it has made after closing down schools this >
- Attendance & Its Effects On Achievement
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Nov 21, 6:36 AM, Seattle Times:
A study from Johns Hopkins has shown that poor attendance in as early asa 6th grade can decrease greatly the chances of high achievement and graduation. As part of a national effort to lower the high school dropout rate, 2 schools in >
- National Day Of Action Celebrated?
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Dec 10, 6:35 AM, Washington Informer:
According to the leader of the Washington, DC Teacher's Union, the National Day of Action which brought together union teachers, parents and students across the country was an important "launch of principles". Those principles include >
- PISA Stagnation
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Dec 4, 7:20 AM, Christian Science Monitor:
American high school students show no discernable improvement for past decade on international administered exam. Other countries improve, policymakers try to determine causes for lagging scores. Article mentions recent initiatives, >
- Common Core Debate Continues
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Dec 2, 6:04 AM, Associated Press:
Common Core proponents claim new standards foster critical thinking and set proper benchmarks. Critics question curriculum content, timeline for implementation. Some states incorporate testing to coincide with standards, facing pushback >
- Mixed Results Of Federal Grant
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Nov 22, 6:11 AM, Washington Post:
A federal program to boost failing school's performance has succeeded in providing "incremental success" according to Secretary Duncan. Some criticize the $5 billion program was too large to only produce "incremental success" and should >
- NM Teacher Evaluation Tension
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Nov 21, 1:02 PM:
NEA and AFT upset over teacher evaluation system that stresses student test performance. Union officials claiming evaluation practice hurts teachers, doesn't help students. Public Education Secretary defends evaluation system but open to >
- Ad Campaign To Change Conversation
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Nov 21, 5:42 AM, New York Times:
A coalition of unions, business, and the Department of Education are beginning a new campaign to recruit top students to be the next generation of teachers. They are looking to change the conversation to make teaching an exciting and >
- Duncan’s “Clumsy” Comment
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Nov 19, 6:03 AM, Washington Post:
The US Department of Education is trying to quell uproar over Arne Duncan's "clumsy phrasing" that injected race and social class into the conversation surrounding Common Core standards. The standards are facing attacks from all sides >
- All-Boys Schools On The Rise
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Nov 18, 3:02 PM, Wall Street Journal:
All-boys educational model for disadvantaged male students becoming increasingly accepted in New York City as schools attain success. Schools deliberately placed in high-poverty neighborhoods in hopes of giving better opportunities. >
- Urban Graduation Rates Up
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Nov 26, 6:36 AM, Providence Journal:
Urban high schools in RI have seen graduation rates climb faster than other schools in the state. Though they still have a long way to go, the state is on its way to achieving its goal of achieving 90% graduation rates as part of a >
- DE Charter Expo
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Nov 25, 6:44 AM, News Journal:
Public schools of choice were able to pitch their specialized programs and alternatives to Delaware parents. Article provides synopses of different missions found at charter schools.
- Charter Counterattack
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Nov 21, 9:46 AM, The Tennessean:
TN charter group fires back on Metro Nashville policy to limit charter schools to certain neighborhoods, calls plan "unacceptable", releases analysis that shows 43% of school seats in Nashville are "low quality". Metro board member says >
- Charter Partners Named
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Dec 13, 5:08 AM, Memphis Commercial Appeal:
TN State Achievement District (ASD) matches charters with six chronically performing schools in Memphis. ASD leader stresses goal not just to move buildings out of bottom 5 % in the state, but create schools where parents are "proud to >
- End Of Litigation Likely
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Dec 12, 10:09 AM, Memphis Flyer:
Litigation end in sight between Shelby Co schools and surrounding Memphis suburbs. Germantown agreement and judge approval are final pieces to end three-year conflict over suburbs forming own districts. Story covers tough deal >
- Grant Helps KIPP Grow
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Dec 12, 9:44 AM, The Tennessean:
KIPP Nashville awarded $2 million grant from national nonprofit charter fund to help network expand from 2 to 5 schools. Leaders says grant will help more KIPP students reach goal of college. Story covers stats and accolades for >
- Skeptical About TFA
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Dec 12, 7:40 AM, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
TFA has been somewhat controversially allowed to take root in Pittsburgh, which some wish had waited until new school board members were allowed to vote on the matter. Yet others say that the program will put Pittsburgh "students first, >
- Public School Advocates Suing Over Vouchers?
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Dec 12, 6:56 AM, Winston Salem-Journal:
A teacher group in North Carolina is suing the state over the constitutionality of the state's voucher program for poor students. The normal debate rages between helping students from poor families and concerns about privatization of >
- Virtual School In MA Opens Doors
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Dec 12, 6:51 AM, WBZ-TV:
The online platform for learning allows students to take courses that are not offered in their traditional public school. These are normally seminar or AP courses that help students succeed in college.
- NC Charter School Applications Roll In
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Dec 12, 6:49 AM, Durham Sun:
The state has received 71 charter school applications for opening in August of 2015, 8 of which are in the city of Durham. Schools receiving preliminary approval will be given time to plan, and will learn by January of 2015 if they have >
- Charter Celebration
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Dec 12, 6:38 AM, KATV:
One AR charter school in an impoverished area has something to celebrate - 100% of its senior class has been accepted into college. The KIPP school has expanded what the children have though possible in terms of opportunities post >
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- Skeptical About TFA
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Dec 12, 7:40 AM, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
TFA has been somewhat controversially allowed to take root in Pittsburgh, which some wish had waited until new school board members were allowed to vote on the matter. Yet others say that the program will put Pittsburgh "students first, >
- Virtual School In MA Opens Doors
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Dec 12, 6:51 AM, WBZ-TV:
The online platform for learning allows students to take courses that are not offered in their traditional public school. These are normally seminar or AP courses that help students succeed in college.
- Boston’s Transition Team
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Dec 11, 6:18 AM, Boston Herald:
Mayor-elect Walsh of Boston's transition team was presented with proposals to increase the number of charter schools, school buildings, and parental involvement opportunities in the city. The parents commented that they especially like >
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- OH Reading Setbacks
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Dec 11, 7:54 AM, Columbus Dispatch:
Over one-third of Ohio third graders failed reading test in fall, placing them at risk of being held back. Some claim advancing students to next grade level would be worse alternative than leaving back unprepared students. Third graders >
- Governor Emphasizes Charter Schools
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Dec 11, 6:29 AM, The Courier-Journal:
As part of a new education agenda, Governor Mike Pence has emphasized the importance of charter schools and hopes to keep them as an essential element in education. He highlighted their public nature, and the disadvantages they operate >
- Kansas City Chief Concerns
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Dec 10, 7:35 AM, St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Concerns over how to deal with failing schools in Kansas City after State brings in consultants. State expected to draft long term plan to address school turnarounds next year. Concerns come on heels of resignation calls after State >
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- Charter Partners Named
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Dec 13, 5:08 AM, Memphis Commercial Appeal:
TN State Achievement District (ASD) matches charters with six chronically performing schools in Memphis. ASD leader stresses goal not just to move buildings out of bottom 5 % in the state, but create schools where parents are "proud to >
- End Of Litigation Likely
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Dec 12, 10:09 AM, Memphis Flyer:
Litigation end in sight between Shelby Co schools and surrounding Memphis suburbs. Germantown agreement and judge approval are final pieces to end three-year conflict over suburbs forming own districts. Story covers tough deal >
- Grant Helps KIPP Grow
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Dec 12, 9:44 AM, The Tennessean:
KIPP Nashville awarded $2 million grant from national nonprofit charter fund to help network expand from 2 to 5 schools. Leaders says grant will help more KIPP students reach goal of college. Story covers stats and accolades for >
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- San Francisco Graduation Questions
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Dec 11, 7:42 AM, San Francisco Chronicle:
Students in alternative high schools exempted from newer, more rigorous graduation standards, after considering exempting entire district class. New standards designed to prepare students from state university requirements. Also caters >
- NV Charter Enrollment Increasing
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Dec 11, 6:24 AM, Las Vegas Sun:
Charter enrollment is on the rise nationally, but in Las Vegas alone the number of charter school students has risen by 24%. This is remarkable given the relatively low amount of actual charter schools the state operates.
- Scholarship Accounts In AZ
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Dec 9, 6:36 AM, East Valley Tribune:
The AZ Superintendent of Schools is urging the state Supreme Court to uphold the legality of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, or ESAs, which amount to a type of voucher program for students with special needs or those in poorly >
- DE Charter Expo
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Nov 25, 6:44 AM, News Journal:
Public schools of choice were able to pitch their specialized programs and alternatives to Delaware parents. Article provides synopses of different missions found at charter schools.
- Charter Counterattack
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Nov 21, 9:46 AM, The Tennessean:
TN charter group fires back on Metro Nashville policy to limit charter schools to certain neighborhoods, calls plan "unacceptable", releases analysis that shows 43% of school seats in Nashville are "low quality". Metro board member says >
- Boston’s Union Cries Foul
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Nov 21, 7:04 AM, Boston Herald:
The Boston teachers union immediately called teacher evaluations discriminatory upon their release. Hundreds of teachers received poor performance ratings, based on factors such as their ability to meet goals.
- Charter Partners Named
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Dec 13, 5:08 AM, Memphis Commercial Appeal:
TN State Achievement District (ASD) matches charters with six chronically performing schools in Memphis. ASD leader stresses goal not just to move buildings out of bottom 5 % in the state, but create schools where parents are "proud to >
- End Of Litigation Likely
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Dec 12, 10:09 AM, Memphis Flyer:
Litigation end in sight between Shelby Co schools and surrounding Memphis suburbs. Germantown agreement and judge approval are final pieces to end three-year conflict over suburbs forming own districts. Story covers tough deal >
- Grant Helps KIPP Grow
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Dec 12, 9:44 AM, The Tennessean:
KIPP Nashville awarded $2 million grant from national nonprofit charter fund to help network expand from 2 to 5 schools. Leaders says grant will help more KIPP students reach goal of college. Story covers stats and accolades for >
- Desparate For Space
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Dec 11, 9:55 AM, The Tennessean:
School district in Wilson Co (TN) considers plan to break-up K-8 schools to alleviate overcrowding, creating new middle school format. Plan allows district to offer advanced courses to middle grade students. Parents reactions mixed. >
- Funding Adequacy
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Dec 11, 9:39 AM, The Tennessean:
Metro Nashville school board says higher education standards costing district more money and state has not chipped in their share. Group adopts resolution urging state leaders to provide adequate funding. Story provides school funding >
- Pinpointing Best Practices
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Dec 10, 11:06 AM, Herald & Tribune:
District in Washington County (TN) applauds students & teachers after earning A in every subject on state report card. Story breaks down improvements in science instruction and heavy focus on sharing best practices, collaboration with >
- Teacher Pay Angst
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Dec 10, 10:39 AM, The Daily News Journal:
Local TN school board grapples with state directive to create teacher pay plan based on things other than advanced degrees and years of service. Critics worry about cost of mandate on local budget, fear new plan will push people of out >
- Cyber Charter Expanding
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Dec 10, 6:38 AM, Delaware County Daily Times:
One PA cyber charter school opening a second resource center. It will allow for students to have the option of stopping in for help on their studies, since their classwork is normally completed individually and remotely.