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December 13, 2007
December 13, 2007
D.C. Teachers Make Nearly $9K More Than U.S. Average
D.C. Examiner, December 13, 2007
Teachers in the nation's capital are pulling in nearly $9,000 more a year than the national average, putting them toward the top of the salary list when compared to other states…
GOP Candidates Avoid Rancor In Last Debate Before Iowa Vote
Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania, December 13, 2007
Most of the other candidates voiced support for giving parents more choices among public schools, private schools, charter schools, religious schools and home schooling.
Increases in Education Aid Range From 2 to 20 Percent Under Corzine Plan
New York Times, December 13, 2007
Each of New Jersey's 615 school districts would receive 2 percent to 20 percent more in state aid next year under a new financing formula officially unveiled by Gov. Jon S. Corzine on Wednesday,
Firing the District of Columbia's Central Office - Or Turning it Into a Political Fiefdom?
Education Week, December 12, 2007
It would not be surprising for a new Chancellor like Michelle Rhee to decide that some central office staff should be removed - fired - because they don't do their jobs, don't buy into the new program, or are in some way corrupt.
Volusia Pushing 2 Charter School Issues In Court
Daytona Beach News-Journal, Florida, December 13, 2007
At issue are two state decisions -- one denying Volusia's request to retain exclusive authority to approve charter schools in the county and the other overturning Volusia's denial of a charter school application.
Groff Proposes More Autonomy For Top, Lowest Schools
Rocky Mountain News, Colorado, December 13, 2007
Some of the state's highest- and lowest-performing schools would get to control their budgets, hire their own faculty and staff and design their own curriculum under a bill proposed by a top Democratic lawmaker.
Program Allows Students To Transfer From 831 Deficient Schools
D.C. Examiner, December 13, 2007
Students at 831 Texas public schools will be allowed to transfer to other campuses next school year because their schools were among the lowest rated in the state, the Texas Education Agency said.
SRC Keeps Charter Policy On Track
Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania, December 13, 2007
The Philadelphia School Reform Commission's chairwoman expects a vote next week on a new policy to increase oversight of charter schools, even though some charter operators have asked for a 90-day delay to help craft an alternative.
Longer School Day Bears Fruit
Boston Globe, Massachusetts, December 13, 2007
One of the reasons charter schools were created more than a decade ago was to implement reforms that could be adopted in district schools.
School Programs Prevent Dropouts With Flexible Hours
Houston Chronicle, Texas, December 13, 2007
The young mom is enrolled in a special program at Houston's Furr High School, which allows her to attend class in the morning and work in the afternoon.
Charter Accord Rejected
San Gabriel Valley Tribune, California, December 13, 2007
Negotiations are expected to continue now that school board members rejected a proposed management contract 3-2 Tuesday night for the district's top performing school, San Jose-Edison Academy.
Judge Rules Race-based Admissions in L.A. School District OK
Education Week, December 12, 2007
The Los Angeles Unified School District's practice of using race as a factor in enrolling students for its popular magnet programs doesn't violate an anti-discrimination law, a judge has ruled.
Millions Headed For N.O. Schools
The Times-Picayune, Louisiana, December 12, 2007
Three national philanthropic organizations will announce a $17.5 million investment today to bolster public education in New Orleans, the largest private donations yet aimed at improving the city's post-Katrina public school system.
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