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Teaching Cops to See | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Magazine
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Suspecting that some of the cops were first-timers to the Met, she tried to ease
the pressure. "Remember," she said, "there are no judgments and no wrong
answers."
D.C. Schools Face Bigger Classes, Layoffs Amid $40 Million Budget Shortfall - washingtonpost.com
The DC school system is being forced to layoff teachers and consolidate some classes because of budget problems. This comes as a surprise after 900 teachers were hired this summer.
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Parker questioned the wisdom of the District's decision to hire 900 teachers
over the summer, despite obvious signs of financial distress.
D.C. Schools Face Bigger Classes, Layoffs Amid $40 Million Budget Shortfall - washingtonpost.com
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District law allows Rhee to make reductions in the teaching force without regard
to seniority or other factors. She said that the first few weeks of the term
have allowed principals to see their new instructors in action and that all
personnel would be evaluated on the basis of performance and the needs of their
schools.
D.C. Schools Face Bigger Classes, Layoffs Amid $40 Million Budget Shortfall - washingtonpost.com
44 Percent Is Passing Grade on New York Math State Test - NYTimes.com
I think this article provides an interesting look at standardized tests. As school depend on them increasingly, math scores are actually decreasing. How valid are these tests in determining knowledge gained?
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But the lower passing scores, especially for math, have provided fodder for
skeptics who believe the state has made it easier for struggling students to
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At a time when the tests are assuming an unprecedented role in classrooms across
the state — used for everything from analyzing student deficiencies to
determining which educators deserve cash bonuses — the debate underscores a
central question: How accurate are the exams in measuring student learning and
progress, and what skills should a passing grade reflect?
Forced to Hire From Within, New York City Principals Leave Jobs Unfilled - NYTimes.com
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But a number of schools may end up with larger classes or have to temporarily
stop offering a subject.
The Future of Reading - ‘Reading Workshop’ Approach Lets Students Pick the Books - Series - NYTimes.com
This article provides an interesting look at the concept of reading workshops and various degrees of student choice when picking literature books to read compared to more strictly selected books. It provids a solid background explaining some of the educators who have really pushed for the reading workshop technique.
Education campaign reminds parents to “Be There” | ajc.com
A national media campaign is being launched to encourage parents to "be there" - or to turn everyday moments into teaching experiences even if they are not able to physically spend time at their children's schools.
In New York, an Accord to Allow Parent Groups to Hire School Aides - NYTimes.com
In what seems to be a never-ending debate in NYC about budgets and union jobs, etc., an agreement has been reached that will permit principals to hire school aides with funds that were raised by parent groups. It is a one-year agreement that aims to allow teachers to focus on teaching while aides help support them in a non-teaching capacity.
Do Teachers Need Education Degrees? - Room for Debate Blog - NYTimes.com
In light of the fact that we are all pursuing higher degrees in education, I found this debate forum to be very interesting. Some argue for and against and also bring factors such as using advance degrees as the basis for pay increases and promotions versus student performance into the debate.
Young People in D.C. Say Anti-Gang Measures Should Address Social Problems - washingtonpost.com
Although this article is not directly related to education policy, I think it provides an important look at the youth culture many students in DC schools experience.
Court Says Parents of Special-Education Students Can Seek Reimbursement - NYTimes.com
This article discusses the conclusion to a Supreme Court case that was described in an article I book-marked earlier in the semester. The Supreme Court has ruled that parents of special-education students may seek reimbursement for private school tuition.
Education Chief to Warn Advocates That Inferior Charter Schools Harm the Effort - NYTimes.com
An interesting look at the charter school movement... Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently said that charter schools that are not top-tiered are actually hurting the charter school movement. This comes at a time when the Obama administration is stressing the value of opening more charter schools.
American University Mail - Maria's Policy Analysis
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Maria, the logic in this analysis is sharp and clearly articulated. I do
think that further research could give you more analytic leverage, particularly
in the professionally sound and principled sections. Please let me know if
you have any questions or would like to revise this piece.
Report Says Success at New York City’s Small Schools Has a Price - NYTimes.com
While small schools in NYC are being hailed as success stories, larger comprehensive high schools are struggling with attendance and graduation rates. This article mentions doing more to support these schools that have a large number of high-needs students.
Left Behind - Groups Band Together to Encourage Girls to Play Sports - Series - NYTimes.com
This article describes what people are doing to close the gap between male and female involvement in after-school sports programs. This is important because it also reflects concern over health, nutrition, and social interaction.
Music and Arts Instruction Lags, Study Finds - NYTimes.com
I find this look at music and arts to be particularly intersting - especially in light of the fact that many schools are cutting back on these subjects so that they can concentrate on subjects that are tested with standardized scores.
Connecticut School District That Clung to Tracking Is Letting Go - NYTimes.com
This is an interesting article on tracking students. Stamford, CT is doing away finally with the system because it fails low-level students.
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