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School Reform News
March 2007
Arizona Continues Reform Efforts
For many years in Arizona, policymakers have been working to find the best way to expand school choice options to reach out to the neediest children and ... (read more)
For many years in Arizona, policymakers have been working to find the best way to expand school choice options to reach out to the neediest children and ... (read more)
Colo. District to License Own Teachers
Seeking to fill difficult instructional positions and expose more students to subjects with contemporary relevance, a Colorado school district will train ... (read more)
Seeking to fill difficult instructional positions and expose more students to subjects with contemporary relevance, a Colorado school district will train ... (read more)
Court-Ordered Funding Increases Are No Remedy for Ailing Schools
State courts have taken an increasingly active role in addressing the failures of America's public schools--a role education reformers say is not best for ... (read more)
State courts have taken an increasingly active role in addressing the failures of America's public schools--a role education reformers say is not best for ... (read more)
Democrats Pledge: No Vouchers in NCLB
With Democratic majorities taking control of the U.S. Congress, in late January the new chairmen of the committees overseeing federal education programs ... (read more)
With Democratic majorities taking control of the U.S. Congress, in late January the new chairmen of the committees overseeing federal education programs ... (read more)
Expert Outlines Keys to Success in Alternative Certification
During the past 15 years, most states have created alternate pathways to K-12 teaching that do not oblige would-be teachers to have an undergraduate degree ... (read more)
During the past 15 years, most states have created alternate pathways to K-12 teaching that do not oblige would-be teachers to have an undergraduate degree ... (read more)
Illinois Teachers Seek Independence from State Union, Meet Resistance
A decision by some Illinois teachers to seek independence for their local union has succeeded despite resistance from the state teachers union. On February ... (read more)
A decision by some Illinois teachers to seek independence for their local union has succeeded despite resistance from the state teachers union. On February ... (read more)
Iowa Ponders Allowing Outside Experts to Teach
School reform advocates are increasingly calling for schools to allow people with stellar experience and knowledge in fields such as math and science to ... (read more)
School reform advocates are increasingly calling for schools to allow people with stellar experience and knowledge in fields such as math and science to ... (read more)
Kansas School Offers Classical Catholic Education
At Padre Pio Academy in Shawnee, Kansas, Catholic education is being redefined. Students in kindergarten through ninth grade are taking Latin and advanced ... (read more)
At Padre Pio Academy in Shawnee, Kansas, Catholic education is being redefined. Students in kindergarten through ninth grade are taking Latin and advanced ... (read more)
March 2007 School Reform News (PDF)
The March 2007 issue of School Reform News highlights efforts across the country to attract talented professionals to the classroom, through alternative ... (read more)
The March 2007 issue of School Reform News highlights efforts across the country to attract talented professionals to the classroom, through alternative ... (read more)
New California Teacher-Transfer Law Has Benefits, But Ambiguities as Well
Teachers unions and school administrators might agree that nothing affects students' achievement more than the quality of their teachers. Yet unions and ... (read more)
Teachers unions and school administrators might agree that nothing affects students' achievement more than the quality of their teachers. Yet unions and ... (read more)
Ohio Passes Scholarship Bill, Scuttles Another
In the closing hours of the 2005-2006 session of the Ohio General Assembly, more students in poorly performing schools gained access to expanded educational ... (read more)
In the closing hours of the 2005-2006 session of the Ohio General Assembly, more students in poorly performing schools gained access to expanded educational ... (read more)
Parents: School District Should Spend on Classrooms
Some parents are livid over Superintendent Connie Neale's proposed administrative pay raises in Elgin [Illinois] School District U46, saying the money should ... (read more)
Some parents are livid over Superintendent Connie Neale's proposed administrative pay raises in Elgin [Illinois] School District U46, saying the money should ... (read more)
Poll Shows Statewide Support for Choice in Arizona
A strong majority of Arizonans support school choice, according to a poll released in early January on the eve of the state supreme court's decision not ... (read more)
A strong majority of Arizonans support school choice, according to a poll released in early January on the eve of the state supreme court's decision not ... (read more)
Report: Texas Needs More Effective Teachers, Better Tests
In early January the Texas Governor's Business Council (GBC)--100 Texas business leaders who provide advice on education, transportation, and economic development--released ... (read more)
In early January the Texas Governor's Business Council (GBC)--100 Texas business leaders who provide advice on education, transportation, and economic development--released ... (read more)
School Board Member: 'We Betrayed the Public Trust'
Elgin, Illinois School District U46 board member Daniel Rich resigned January 22, citing what he considered outrageous salary demands from U46 Superintendent ... (read more)
Elgin, Illinois School District U46 board member Daniel Rich resigned January 22, citing what he considered outrageous salary demands from U46 Superintendent ... (read more)
School Choice Alliance Appoints New Leader
The Alliance for School Choice and Advocates for School Choice will experience their first leadership transition in April, when President and General Counsel ... (read more)
The Alliance for School Choice and Advocates for School Choice will experience their first leadership transition in April, when President and General Counsel ... (read more)
Schools Succeed With Nontraditional Teachers
Douglas County, Colorado's nontraditional teacher preparation program has blossomed with the new Castle View High School in Castle Rock. Opened in late ... (read more)
Douglas County, Colorado's nontraditional teacher preparation program has blossomed with the new Castle View High School in Castle Rock. Opened in late ... (read more)
Studies Prompted Policy Change
Two reports issued by the New Teacher Project (NTP)--a national nonprofit group working to increase the number of highly qualified people entering the teaching ... (read more)
Two reports issued by the New Teacher Project (NTP)--a national nonprofit group working to increase the number of highly qualified people entering the teaching ... (read more)
Supreme Court to Rule on School Integration
On December 4, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases, Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District and Meredith v. ... (read more)
On December 4, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases, Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District and Meredith v. ... (read more)
Utah House Passes Universal Voucher Bill
On February 2, the Utah House of Representatives passed, by a 38-37 vote, a landmark measure that would give Utah the nation's first statewide universal ... (read more)
On February 2, the Utah House of Representatives passed, by a 38-37 vote, a landmark measure that would give Utah the nation's first statewide universal ... (read more)
Value of Teacher Certification Bonuses Is Questioned Again
As the number of teachers winning certification from the privately run National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) continues to grow, so ... (read more)
As the number of teachers winning certification from the privately run National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) continues to grow, so ... (read more)
