'What Works' Process Called Scientifically Sound
A congressionally requested study of the federal research-review agency cheers federal officials but leaves critics unsatisfied.
(November 21, 2008)
Teacher-Prep Accreditor Commits to Streamlining
The nation’s largest accreditor of teacher colleges says it will streamline the process teacher preparation programs go through to get its approval.
(November 20, 2008)
Elementary Principals Learn Pre-K Practices
A training program helps educators manage and strengthen the prekindergarten programs in their buildings.
(November 18, 2008)
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U.S. Court: Parents Cannot Sue to Enforce 'No Child'
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says that enforcement of NCLB is up to state educational agencies. (November 20, 2008, AP)
Neb. Lawmakers Put Age Cap in Safe-Haven Law
The revised law, which will go into effect Nov. 22, will put a 30-day age limit on children who can be dropped off at state hospitals. (November 21, 2008, AP)
Researchers Pitch Policy Ideas to Obama Advisers
A prestigious education group aims to steer the Obama administration and new Congress toward evidence-based policy changes.
(November 19, 2008)
Puerto Rican Officials Feud Over NAEP Participation
The commonwealth’s education secretary wants to pull out of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, but the governor-elect disagrees.
(November 21, 2008)
Spending of Federal Teacher-Quality Funds Questioned
Little information exists on whether the $3 billion spent annually has improved the effectiveness of U.S. educators, a report says. (November 19, 2008)
States Scramble to Contain Ed. Shortfalls
Budget woes continue to affect education funding around the nation, as states struggle to ward off major shortfalls. (November 21, 2008, AP)
China Says 19,000 Students Died in May Earthquake
This is the first time the government officially acknowledged the death toll. (November 21, 2008, AP)
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