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November 2005
Blue Ribbon Panel
The Blue Ribbon Panel for the Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award consists of the following individuals: Frank Corcoran, founding teacher of KIPP Academy ... (read more)
The Blue Ribbon Panel for the Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award consists of the following individuals: Frank Corcoran, founding teacher of KIPP Academy ... (read more)
Boston MATCH School Goes Beyond 'No Excuses'
Since its inception in 2000, the Media and Technology Charter High (MATCH) School in Boston has drawn its predominantly black and Hispanic students largely ... (read more)
Since its inception in 2000, the Media and Technology Charter High (MATCH) School in Boston has drawn its predominantly black and Hispanic students largely ... (read more)
Class-Action Lawsuit Pending Against California Teacher Union
While a class-action lawsuit against the California Teachers Association (CTA) was pending, a U.S. District Court judge on October 6 refused to temporarily ... (read more)
While a class-action lawsuit against the California Teachers Association (CTA) was pending, a U.S. District Court judge on October 6 refused to temporarily ... (read more)
Colleges Welcome Texas Homeschoolers
While Texas homeschools often field inquiries from public school officials, social service workers, law enforcement officials, and employers who question ... (read more)
While Texas homeschools often field inquiries from public school officials, social service workers, law enforcement officials, and employers who question ... (read more)
Court: State Can't Force Catholic School to Unionize
The Michigan Education Association (MEA) is deciding whether to appeal an August ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals that held a state labor relations ... (read more)
The Michigan Education Association (MEA) is deciding whether to appeal an August ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals that held a state labor relations ... (read more)
Denver Teachers, City Leaders Support Pay-for-Performance Ballot Measure
Denver, Colorado could become the nation's first urban school district to implement a pay-for-performance plan, if voters approve a November 1 ballot measure ... (read more)
Denver, Colorado could become the nation's first urban school district to implement a pay-for-performance plan, if voters approve a November 1 ballot measure ... (read more)
Emergency School Vouchers Likely for Katrina Victims
A month after Hurricane Katrina displaced 372,000 schoolchildren and laid waste to portions of three Gulf Coast states, students headed back to class in ... (read more)
A month after Hurricane Katrina displaced 372,000 schoolchildren and laid waste to portions of three Gulf Coast states, students headed back to class in ... (read more)
Fla. Court OKs Class-Action Suit Against Schools
A three-judge appeals panel in Florida granted class-action status September 28 to the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Pinellas County School Board ... (read more)
A three-judge appeals panel in Florida granted class-action status September 28 to the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Pinellas County School Board ... (read more)
Georgia Schools Cut Travel in Response to Katrina
Responding to rising fuel costs and fears of gas shortages related to Hurricane Katrina, elected officials and local school districts in Georgia have taken ... (read more)
Responding to rising fuel costs and fears of gas shortages related to Hurricane Katrina, elected officials and local school districts in Georgia have taken ... (read more)
Homeschoolers, Charters Reach Out to Katrina Victims
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, homeschooling families and charter schools nationwide have created ongoing efforts to help evacuees and other victims ... (read more)
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, homeschooling families and charter schools nationwide have created ongoing efforts to help evacuees and other victims ... (read more)
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: By the Numbers
372,000 Gulf State schoolchildren were displaced by Hurricane Katrina 50,000 students were enrolled in Catholic schools operated by the Archdiocese ... (read more)
372,000 Gulf State schoolchildren were displaced by Hurricane Katrina 50,000 students were enrolled in Catholic schools operated by the Archdiocese ... (read more)
Jailed School Superintendent Denied Bail
Thomas Ryan, superintendent of Community Consolidated School District 168 in Sauk Village, Illinois, was charged August 23 with stealing more than $100,000 ... (read more)
Thomas Ryan, superintendent of Community Consolidated School District 168 in Sauk Village, Illinois, was charged August 23 with stealing more than $100,000 ... (read more)
Largest Unrestricted K-12 Teaching Award Created by Kinders, KIPP
Houston philanthropists Rich and Nancy Kinder announced in September they have partnered with the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) to create the Kinder ... (read more)
Houston philanthropists Rich and Nancy Kinder announced in September they have partnered with the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) to create the Kinder ... (read more)
Maine Moves to Scrap State Student Competency Tests
Maine's public education establishment was shocked in early October to learn state Education Commissioner Susan Gendron planned to use the national Scholastic ... (read more)
Maine's public education establishment was shocked in early October to learn state Education Commissioner Susan Gendron planned to use the national Scholastic ... (read more)
Michigan Governor, Union Split on Charter Schools
In early October, the Michigan Education Association (MEA) was preparing for a court battle over charter schools with a Native American community college ... (read more)
In early October, the Michigan Education Association (MEA) was preparing for a court battle over charter schools with a Native American community college ... (read more)
NEA Opposes Proposed Katrina Relief Plan for Schoolchildren
Among its other devastating effects, Hurricane Katrina ripped 372,000 children in Gulf Coast states from the public, private, and parochial schools they ... (read more)
Among its other devastating effects, Hurricane Katrina ripped 372,000 children in Gulf Coast states from the public, private, and parochial schools they ... (read more)
No Parent Left Behind
It might just be an urban legend, but an e-mail purporting to be compiled from notes written by real parents in a real Tennessee school district implies ... (read more)
It might just be an urban legend, but an e-mail purporting to be compiled from notes written by real parents in a real Tennessee school district implies ... (read more)
November 2005 School Reform News (PDF)
The November 2005 issue of School Reform News features several articles on the education community's response to Hurricane Katrina. President George W. ... (read more)
The November 2005 issue of School Reform News features several articles on the education community's response to Hurricane Katrina. President George W. ... (read more)
School Choice Academy Spurs Legislative Interest
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) hosted 52 state legislators from 24 states at its first School Choice Academy in Philadelphia the weekend ... (read more)
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) hosted 52 state legislators from 24 states at its first School Choice Academy in Philadelphia the weekend ... (read more)
School Choice Advocates Optimistic About Roberts
On October 3, the Supreme Court of the United States began its 2005-2006 term, and newly confirmed Chief Justice John Roberts began what could be a long ... (read more)
On October 3, the Supreme Court of the United States began its 2005-2006 term, and newly confirmed Chief Justice John Roberts began what could be a long ... (read more)
Tax-Funded Schools Are Political Machines, Author Says
Cheating Our Kids: How Politics and Greed Ruin Education by Joe Williams New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005 272 pages, $16.47, ISBN: 140396839X In ... (read more)
Cheating Our Kids: How Politics and Greed Ruin Education by Joe Williams New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005 272 pages, $16.47, ISBN: 140396839X In ... (read more)
Technology Unites Hurricane Victims, Helpers
On October 3, 77 of the 84 schools in Louisiana's Jefferson Parish--one of the four that bore the greatest brunt of Hurricane Katrina--reopened. At press ... (read more)
On October 3, 77 of the 84 schools in Louisiana's Jefferson Parish--one of the four that bore the greatest brunt of Hurricane Katrina--reopened. At press ... (read more)
Thomas Jefferson on Education
One advantage of interpreting the words of those no longer with us is that it is frequently possible to imply they said what we would like them to say. ... (read more)
One advantage of interpreting the words of those no longer with us is that it is frequently possible to imply they said what we would like them to say. ... (read more)