Friday, May 24, 2013
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- DC Gets Dollars To Blend
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May 17, 4:22 AM, Washington Post:
Microsoft set to give nation's capitol hefty sum to experiment with blended learning. Already existing program to train teachers will expand. Teachers will come from traditional and charter schools.
- Voucher Expansion Signed
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May 10, 6:49 AM, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:
IN Gov signs bill that widens eligibility for vouchers. Kids with special needs, siblings of students already in program now eligible. Kids in an F-rated school and those already in a school, but whose family income increases, are >
- LA Vouchers Unconstitutional
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May 7, 12:59 PM, The Times-Picayune:
Louisiana supreme court ruled today that Jindal's voucher program is unconstitutional, to delight of school boards assoc and teachers union. Court ruled 6-1 claiming money taken out of per-pupil funding and diverted to choice program is >
- Parking It
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May 23, 5:24 PM, Kansas City Star:
Gordon Parks Elementary School, the MO charter that got considerable press coverage last week in the wake off its charter revocation, is safe - at least temporarily. The story certainly begs the question how do we hold charter schools >
- Virtually Impossible
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May 23, 5:15 PM, Northwest Herald - Online:
If Illinois HB 494 passes proposed virtual schools would be delayed a year. The bill passed the Senate Tuesday and passed the house in April. This has been a fad seen in a few state legislatures, would like to hear specific reasons for >
- Record School Closings
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May 23, 4:40 AM, Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Board, at behest of Mayor, closes 43 schools. Union vows political revenge on Mayor, who says he's ready to take that hit. Super says closings only way to go, financially and academically, to ensure kids get better education. >
- Common Core Ready?
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May 22, 5:52 AM, Washington Post:
AFT head in recent speech clearly stated her support of Common Core, but called for moratorium on tests with consequences until training and curriculum in place. Reform group counters union stalemating and urges states to move forward.
- 3 New States On Waiver List
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May 21, 5:31 PM, WFLD-TV - Online/ Associated Press:
AK, HI, WV join ranks of states granted waivers from No Child Left Behind. Waivers a result of Congress' inability to reauthorize NCLB. No word on whether states are sticking to promised reforms laid out in waiver proposals.
- Testy On Common Core
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May 21, 7:39 AM, Washington Post:
Chiefs for Change challenges AFT head's call for moratorium on concequences of new tests for Common Core, saying states should charge ahead. Notes AFT supports Common Core, but concerned about "poor" implementation.
- Blended Learning Potential In DC
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May 20, 4:40 AM, Washington Examiner:
Controversy of blended learning explored as approval for Nexus Academy charter to be voted on tonight. No "on the ground" look at how blended learning schools are meeting students' needs in cities mentioned.
- Earning The Title Of “Teacher”
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May 15, 5:15 PM, KING-TV - Online:
New teachers are being laid off due to budget cuts in Washington State. Biggest question is whether or not this policy keeps our best teachers in the classroom.
- MN Dems Increase Budget
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May 20, 3:31 PM, Grand Forks Herald - Online:
MN Dems vote to increase public school funding for next 2 years, allowing for full day kindergarten among other provisions. Fails to spell out how these feats will "provide children with a high-quality education" and "close achievement >
- DC Gets Dollars To Blend
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May 17, 4:22 AM, Washington Post:
Microsoft set to give nation's capitol hefty sum to experiment with blended learning. Already existing program to train teachers will expand. Teachers will come from traditional and charter schools.
- Voucher Expansion Signed
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May 10, 6:49 AM, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:
IN Gov signs bill that widens eligibility for vouchers. Kids with special needs, siblings of students already in program now eligible. Kids in an F-rated school and those already in a school, but whose family income increases, are >
- Beyond Buildings
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May 24, 8:30 AM, Memphis Commercial Appeal:
Discussion goes way beyond facilities when school board in Shelby Co (TN) considers transfer of buildings in areas where suburbs want to form own district. Panel urged to look at middle between free and market value, but one member >
- Budget Scrutinized
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May 24, 7:25 AM, Memphis Daily News:
Commissioners hold session to review Shelby Co-Memphis schools budget, strong opinions surface about funding levels and merger. Without additional $30 million, district says it will have to fall back to old Memphis staffing levels, >
- Online Summer School
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May 24, 6:54 AM, Murfreesboro Post:
TN high school looks for alternative ways for students to meet graduation requirements, offers online summer school. Courses developed and taught by district teachers. District plans to continue online classes next school year. >
- Mobility Madness
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May 24, 6:43 AM, St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Student mobility top problem in St. Louis, MO, schools. Plagues low-income areas much more than affluent districts. Research shows correlation between high mobility and poor achievement. Option to Remain a strategy to ameliorate >
- Charter, Traditional Publics Rally For $$
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May 24, 6:13 AM, Philadelphia Inquirer:
Philly Mayor and Super meet with charter and traditional public school leaders to discuss budget, after both types of school rally. Charter leader says they have to combine efforts because charter funding depends on traditionals.
- Stays Course With Common Core
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May 24, 6:00 AM, Alexandria Town Talk:
Resolution to stop implementation of Common Core met defeat in VA Senate. GOP Ed Chair says resolution filled with untruths, though "well-meaning." So far 45 states have adopted Common Core.
- Graduation At Online Academy
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May 24, 5:50 AM, Canon City Daily Record:
CO district concludes 2nd year of online academy. Students can be dually enrolled in online and brick-and-mortar in order to take art and other courses, as well as extracurriculars. Encourages flexible learning.
- NC District Goes Online
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May 24, 5:46 AM, News Democrat:
Competition with other online jprograms one reason district Super says they contracted with company to provide services. Notes $$ lost on students who left district for online.
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- Charter, Traditional Publics Rally For $$
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May 24, 6:13 AM, Philadelphia Inquirer:
Philly Mayor and Super meet with charter and traditional public school leaders to discuss budget, after both types of school rally. Charter leader says they have to combine efforts because charter funding depends on traditionals.
- Choice Defeat
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May 24, 4:57 AM, Portland Press Herald:
ME Gov's proposals rejected by Dems in state Ed Committee. One bill would have eliminated cap on charters and allowed certain religious schools to get public $$. Another would allow kids in failing schools option to enroll in other >
- Strong Showing For MA Charters
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May 22, 3:17 PM, Boston Globe:
Boston charter schools outperform other public schools on MCAS, SAT, & AP tests. Findings will be leveraged as push to lift cap goes on. Like to see if even larger achievement gap when comparing apples to apples; low-income and minority >
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- Mobility Madness
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May 24, 6:43 AM, St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Student mobility top problem in St. Louis, MO, schools. Plagues low-income areas much more than affluent districts. Research shows correlation between high mobility and poor achievement. Option to Remain a strategy to ameliorate >
- Detroit Reform Authority Mess
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May 24, 5:09 AM, Detroit News:
Paper claims Ed Achievement Authority misled in fed grant app for merit pay plan by saying it was charitable org and had permission to add more schools. Gov's office on top of situation.
- Nepotism At Chicago’s UNO
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May 24, 4:54 AM, Chicago Sun Times:
News reports of nepotism at Chicago non-profit that, among other things, runs charter caused Gov to withhold state funds. UNO-funded lawyer writes report clearing them. Gov says hold-on; let's get an independent audit.
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- Beyond Buildings
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May 24, 8:30 AM, Memphis Commercial Appeal:
Discussion goes way beyond facilities when school board in Shelby Co (TN) considers transfer of buildings in areas where suburbs want to form own district. Panel urged to look at middle between free and market value, but one member >
- Budget Scrutinized
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May 24, 7:25 AM, Memphis Daily News:
Commissioners hold session to review Shelby Co-Memphis schools budget, strong opinions surface about funding levels and merger. Without additional $30 million, district says it will have to fall back to old Memphis staffing levels, >
- Online Summer School
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May 24, 6:54 AM, Murfreesboro Post:
TN high school looks for alternative ways for students to meet graduation requirements, offers online summer school. Courses developed and taught by district teachers. District plans to continue online classes next school year. >
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- Graduation At Online Academy
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May 24, 5:50 AM, Canon City Daily Record:
CO district concludes 2nd year of online academy. Students can be dually enrolled in online and brick-and-mortar in order to take art and other courses, as well as extracurriculars. Encourages flexible learning.
- Drop Out Or Cop Out
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May 24, 4:44 AM, Bellingham Herald:
One WA district declines to start up charters, citing too little time to do a good job and meet July deadline. Board Pres says she has too many questions; unclear why no one's answered them all the while charters were discussed.
- Golden State Charter School
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May 23, 5:16 PM, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Online:
Newly converted charter school approved and bolstered by parent involvement. School curriculums will emphasize science and technology to equip students with practical skills. Enjoys support of school board president, parents and at least >
- Tale Of Two Districts
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May 10, 5:03 AM, Peninsula Daily News:
One WA district says no to charters, while another wants to think on it. Super of district that voted no says he doubts smaller districts like his will see many charters because there aren't enough students. Choice doesn't have a bottom >
- Ed Issues Down to Dollars and Sense
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May 6, 10:49 AM, Olympian, The:
WA legislators have been going back and forth on several key education bills. Both parties want to increase education spending, where they'll differ is taxes. Senate Repubs will use budget negotiations as a bargaining chip for their >
- School Choice for All
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May 3, 3:34 PM, Wisconsin Radio Network - Online:
DOJ is cracking down on private schools in WI on behalf of disabled students to make sure no discrimination is occuring. What schools are in question, how many? Lack of facts in the article is concerning when dealing with serious issue.
- Beyond Buildings
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May 24, 8:30 AM, Memphis Commercial Appeal:
Discussion goes way beyond facilities when school board in Shelby Co (TN) considers transfer of buildings in areas where suburbs want to form own district. Panel urged to look at middle between free and market value, but one member >
- Budget Scrutinized
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May 24, 7:25 AM, Memphis Daily News:
Commissioners hold session to review Shelby Co-Memphis schools budget, strong opinions surface about funding levels and merger. Without additional $30 million, district says it will have to fall back to old Memphis staffing levels, >
- Online Summer School
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May 24, 6:54 AM, Murfreesboro Post:
TN high school looks for alternative ways for students to meet graduation requirements, offers online summer school. Courses developed and taught by district teachers. District plans to continue online classes next school year. >
- Mobility Madness
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May 24, 6:43 AM, St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Student mobility top problem in St. Louis, MO, schools. Plagues low-income areas much more than affluent districts. Research shows correlation between high mobility and poor achievement. Option to Remain a strategy to ameliorate >
- Charter, Traditional Publics Rally For $$
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May 24, 6:13 AM, Philadelphia Inquirer:
Philly Mayor and Super meet with charter and traditional public school leaders to discuss budget, after both types of school rally. Charter leader says they have to combine efforts because charter funding depends on traditionals.
- Graduation At Online Academy
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May 24, 5:50 AM, Canon City Daily Record:
CO district concludes 2nd year of online academy. Students can be dually enrolled in online and brick-and-mortar in order to take art and other courses, as well as extracurriculars. Encourages flexible learning.
- NC District Goes Online
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May 24, 5:46 AM, News Democrat:
Competition with other online jprograms one reason district Super says they contracted with company to provide services. Notes $$ lost on students who left district for online.
- Detroit Reform Authority Mess
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May 24, 5:09 AM, Detroit News:
Paper claims Ed Achievement Authority misled in fed grant app for merit pay plan by saying it was charitable org and had permission to add more schools. Gov's office on top of situation.