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Federal bill would eliminate common core as factor in waiver, grant decisions

5/22/2013

  • AL.com (Alabama)

Rep. Martha Roby, R-Ala., has introduced legislation in Congress in response to the Common Core State Standards that seeks to limit the federal government's reach into education. Under the bill, the f… Read More

Struggling New Orleans' schools show signs of improvement

Mich. hotline may offer confidentiality to tipsters reporting potential school violence

What makes educators "leaders to learn from"?

N.J. may mandate social media behavior lessons for middle-school students

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Global education news

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Parents seek better English instruction in Hong Kong

5/23/2013

  • Standard (Hong Kong), The

Some non-Chinese or expatriate parents in Hong Kong have expressed concerns over the level of English-language instruction available in some schools. Other schools known as Direct Subsidy Scheme schoo… Read More

Language proficiency lacking in Hong Kong educators

Ontario releases standards for disability-awareness training

Students write global guide on connected learning

UK school adopts cross-curricular approach to instruction

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News for the education and policy communities

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Mass. education board supports conditions for charter school expansion

5/22/2013

  • Boston Globe (tiered subscription model), The

The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in Massachusetts on Tuesday did not act to intervene in the state's decision to deny a plan to expand the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in… Read More

U.S. public-education spending per pupil decreases

Md. board adopts policies to protect students from head injuries

NCLB waivers awarded to 3 more states

What's the real story behind education data in the U.S.?

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Education news for teachers

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How can teachers reach struggling students?

5/23/2013

  • Journal News (White Plains, N.Y.) (tiered subscription model), The

Group responses, small-group discussions and written responses may help struggling students improve, suggests Kevin Feldman, emeritus director of reading and intervention with the Sonoma County, Calif… Read More

Minn. school's teaching method allows students to learn at their own pace

Common core continues to face opposition in Kansas

Teacher shares 9 ideas for teaching ELA to middle-school students

Teachers step in to protect students during tragedies

ASCD SmartBrief for Education Leaders

News for leaders in education

ASCD SmartBrief for Education Leaders

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Calif. to forgo another attempt at NCLB waiver

5/21/2013

  • San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (free registration)

California education leaders won't make another bid for a waiver to some requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, officials said Monday. The issue that led to the denial of the state's previous r… Read More

How school leaders' good intentions can lead to diminishing results

Should teacher candidates give demonstration lessons?

Why one CEO rides a motorbike to meetings

How to rediscover your drive to succeed

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