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May 20, 2008
May 20, 2008
More Schools to Face Law's Consequences
New York Times, NY, May 20, 2008
Schools are increasingly looking at those kind of consequences for failing to raise math and reading scores. The federal No Child Left Behind law says that by the 2013-14 school year all students must pass state tests in these subjects.
What Separates Charter Schools from the Rest
Denver Post, CO, May 20, 2008
I strongly disagree with letter- writer Rosalie Goldman. She writes: “Charter schools are very selective as to the students they admit and can ‘exit’ students who are not ‘making the grade.’ ”
School Expands Teaching Program
Colorado Springs Gazette, CO, May 19, 2008
An experiment at The Classical Academy went so well, school officials are expanding the program.
Voucher Deception on Ballot
St. Petersburg Times, FL, May 20, 2008
If the actual purpose eluded you, then the Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission would be pleased.
Rewriting the Locke High School Story
Los Angeles Times, CA, May 20, 2008
Once a beacon of hope in a neighborhood blighted by the Watts riots of 1965, for too many years now Locke has been a poster child for everything wrong with education in Los Angeles' poor neighborhoods.
Ruling Casts a Cloud Over Private School Tax Credits
Tucson Citizen, AZ, May 20, 2008
Last week's appeals court decision on funding for private schools should cast doubt on the privatization of education at public expense.
Bills to Give La. More Charter Schools
The Advocate, LA, May 20, 2008
Legislation that would allow for an increased number of charter schools in Louisiana passed through the state House of Representatives on Monday.
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