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January 2007
‘Paycheck Protection’ Showdown Looms at U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court was expected to review on January 10 a case in which Washington State’s high court overturned a campaign finance regulation known ... (read more)
The U.S. Supreme Court was expected to review on January 10 a case in which Washington State’s high court overturned a campaign finance regulation known ... (read more)
Arizona Voucher Programs Challenged in Court
A lawsuit filed November 14 in the Arizona Supreme Court challenges the constitutionality of two new statewide voucher programs--one for foster children, ... (read more)
A lawsuit filed November 14 in the Arizona Supreme Court challenges the constitutionality of two new statewide voucher programs--one for foster children, ... (read more)
California Exit Exam Blamed for Dropouts
In 2006, California experienced a slight increase in its high school dropout rate, the first such increase in seven years, according to a study released ... (read more)
In 2006, California experienced a slight increase in its high school dropout rate, the first such increase in seven years, according to a study released ... (read more)
Denver Expands Merit Pay to Include Principals
An urban leader in teacher pay innovation has won a federal award to revamp how school administrators are compensated. In November, the United States ... (read more)
An urban leader in teacher pay innovation has won a federal award to revamp how school administrators are compensated. In November, the United States ... (read more)
Denver Superintendent Invites Reform Discussions
A few months after the new school year began, Denver Public Schools (DPS) Superintendent Michael Bennet and other administrators invited community members ... (read more)
A few months after the new school year began, Denver Public Schools (DPS) Superintendent Michael Bennet and other administrators invited community members ... (read more)
Experienced Educator Offers Insights on Reform
The Deserved Collapse of Public Schools: An Insider’s Solution for Reforming Education Richard G. Neal Bloomington, IN: Author House, 2006 302 pages, ... (read more)
The Deserved Collapse of Public Schools: An Insider’s Solution for Reforming Education Richard G. Neal Bloomington, IN: Author House, 2006 302 pages, ... (read more)
Florida Mayor Touts Principal Merit Pay
A Florida mayor with a pioneering vision for education reform has given new priority to rewarding successful school leaders. In October, St. Petersburg ... (read more)
A Florida mayor with a pioneering vision for education reform has given new priority to rewarding successful school leaders. In October, St. Petersburg ... (read more)
Gun Control Effort Raises Questions
In 2005, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, a nationwide organization that works to prevent gun violence and lobbies for greater restrictions on ... (read more)
In 2005, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, a nationwide organization that works to prevent gun violence and lobbies for greater restrictions on ... (read more)
January 2007 School Reform News (PDF)
The January 2007 issue of School Reform News highlights efforts to address the growing problem of school violence. On page 1: A Florida mayor with a ... (read more)
The January 2007 issue of School Reform News highlights efforts to address the growing problem of school violence. On page 1: A Florida mayor with a ... (read more)
More Higher Ed Funding on Congressional Agenda
Higher education programs are expected to take center stage in the 110th Congress. The Democrats campaigned aggressively in 2006 on a platform of increasing ... (read more)
Higher education programs are expected to take center stage in the 110th Congress. The Democrats campaigned aggressively in 2006 on a platform of increasing ... (read more)
Most States Not Helping Minority Students Achieve: Fordham Report
A report released in November by the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation found most states have made minimal or no progress in boosting the proficiency levels ... (read more)
A report released in November by the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation found most states have made minimal or no progress in boosting the proficiency levels ... (read more)
NCLB Spurs Growth in Online Tutoring Options
Information technology is changing the way most professions do business, and education is no different. As the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) celebrates ... (read more)
Information technology is changing the way most professions do business, and education is no different. As the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) celebrates ... (read more)
New Jersey Proposes Tighter School Security
New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) has proposed a new safety initiative for New Jersey schools in response to recent incidents in other states. Corzine ... (read more)
New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) has proposed a new safety initiative for New Jersey schools in response to recent incidents in other states. Corzine ... (read more)
NJ Considers Tax Credits
This year, the New Jersey General Assembly will consider a bill that would enable children living in troubled school districts to attend a private school. ... (read more)
This year, the New Jersey General Assembly will consider a bill that would enable children living in troubled school districts to attend a private school. ... (read more)
Schools Turn to Private Firm to Meet NCLB Reporting Requirements
Much like taxpayers using the TurboTax computer application to simplify their filings, schools are turning to a computer system called SchoolMAX to decipher ... (read more)
Much like taxpayers using the TurboTax computer application to simplify their filings, schools are turning to a computer system called SchoolMAX to decipher ... (read more)
Single-Sex Public Schools OK: Education Department
The U.S. Department of Education has given school districts nationwide the power to create single-sex public schools and classes. The ruling took effect ... (read more)
The U.S. Department of Education has given school districts nationwide the power to create single-sex public schools and classes. The ruling took effect ... (read more)
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Maine Case
On November 27, eight families in Maine lost their last opportunity for equal treatment by the state’s school tuition program when the United States Supreme ... (read more)
On November 27, eight families in Maine lost their last opportunity for equal treatment by the state’s school tuition program when the United States Supreme ... (read more)
Texas Schools’ ‘Fight-Back Training’ Is Canceled After Media Slams
After school-invasion murders gripped national headlines, a school district near Dallas hired a group to teach students to fight back if they encounter ... (read more)
After school-invasion murders gripped national headlines, a school district near Dallas hired a group to teach students to fight back if they encounter ... (read more)
Violent Crime Falls
According to a 2005 joint annual report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, violent crime in schools ... (read more)
According to a 2005 joint annual report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, violent crime in schools ... (read more)