New U.S. Research Center to Study Education Technology
The National Center for Research in Advanced Information and Digital Technologies will be charged with helping to develop innovative ways educators can use digital technology. (August 19, 2008)
D.C. Debates Pay-for-Tenure Swap for Teachers
Teachers could earn up to $131,000 by next school year if their students post significant learning gains, under the controversial proposal. (August 19, 2008)
Back to School: Shaky Economy Hits Kids
Children will walk farther to the bus stop, pay more for lunch, study from old textbooks, even wear last year's clothes. Field trips? Forget about it.
(August 18, 2008, AP)
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Numbers Not Necessary to Count
Answer this without counting: Are there more X's here XXXXXX, or here XXXXX?
(August 18, 2008, AP)
Inaugural Minn. Science Exams Expose Struggles
The first look at how Minnesota children are adapting to tougher state science standards isn't pretty. (August 19, 2008, AP)
Instant Messaging Found to Slow Students' Reading
Students take longer to read an academic text if they are getting and responding to messages, but their comprehension does not suffer, a new study indicates. (August 15, 2008)
Studies of Popular Reading Texts Don't Make Grade
Open Court Reading and Reading Mastery failed to earn ratings from the What Works Clearinghouse because they do not have any studies that satisfy the agency’s rigorous evidence standards. (August 13, 2008)
Mistrial Declared in Confederate Flag Suit
A teenager's free-speech lawsuit against a school dress code that banned clothing featuring the Confederate flag ended in a mistrial Friday when a jury in federal court failed to reach a verdict. (August 15, 2008, AP)
Texas School District OKs Pistols for Staff
The district policy would allow employees to carry concealed firearms to deter and protect against school shootings, provided the gun-toting teachers follow certain requirements. (August 15, 2008, AP)
N.C. Community Colleges Closed to Illegals
The state's community colleges will remain closed to illegal immigrants, at least until officials can review how other states handle the issue.
(August 15, 2008, AP)
Students Take Center Stage at Mich. Math Lab
An unconventional lab brings together teachers, aspiring ones, and researchers to observe and discuss the challenges elementary educators face in trying to help students struggling in math. (August 11, 2008)
Family of Gay Boy Says Dress Code Led to Killing
The parents and brother of the victim filed a personal injury claim against the school district for allowing their son to wear makeup and feminine clothing to school.
(August 15, 2008, AP)
States Vexed by Fallout From H.S. Exit Exams
A decade-long push by states to make high school students pass graduation tests has stalled amid a growing public backlash against high-stakes testing. (August 11, 2008)
Since students are becoming so violent these days, teachers (especially ones that are disabled) need a way to protect themselves from extremely violent students.
