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October 23, 2007
October 23, 2007
Business backs vouchers in the Beehive State while Democrats play games with kids in the District in today’s Morning Shots.
Stop the Narrowing of the Curriculum by 'Right-Sizing' School Time
Education Week, Maryland, October 23, 2007
These days, the loudest rallying cry against the No Child Left Behind Act, and standards-based reform in general, is the persistent claim that the law's reliance on testing and emphasis on reading and math are driving a "narrowing of the curriculum."
Playing Games With School Choice
Washington Times, DC, October 23, 2007
A recently leaked draft report from the Government Accountability Office highlighting apparent problems with schools taking part in the District's voucher program is hardly a smoking gun. Rather, it's further evidence of how Democrats are playing politics with our children's education and how further study is needed to accurately assess progress of the voucher system.
Business Community Split on Vouchers
KCPW, Utah, October 23, 2007
Members of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce are so divided on vouchers that Vice President Natalie Gochnour says they're struggling to take a position on the issue. Several prominent CEOs are fed up with the delay and now running their own campaign in support of school choice.
Proposed Charter Organizers Emphasizes East Greeley Location ...
Greeley Tribune, Colorado, October 23, 2007
Alvin V. Garcia Arts Academy, named after a longtime champion of child and Latino services, would contract with Mosaica Education Inc., a national for-profit company with 70 charters in eight states. The school board will vote on whether to grant the charter, which hopes to open next fall, on Nov. 12.
Home Schooling In Tehachapi
Tehachapi News, California, October 23, 2007
"As an administrator in a traditional brick-and-mortar public environment, I saw that students were sometimes impeded by their environment," said Horowitz. "Some students learn better by themselves with the help of a learning coach. Connections Academy brings the state-of-the-art curriculum, flexibility and credentialed teachers online at all times," Horowitz explained. "We offer three levels of training: standard, basic and honors programs."
Parents Urge Board To Support Charter School
Exeter News-Letter, New Hampshire, October 23, 2007
Parents of students at the Great Bay eLearning Charter School last Tuesday urged the Exeter Region Cooperative School Board to continue to support the project-based school.
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