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Stranger than Fiction: Indiana Teacher Keeps Students on the Ball
posted by: Ruthie | November 29, 2012, 04:25 pm   

Good teachers know how to keep students' attention, maintain their enthusiasm, and have them leave the class feeling energized. Sara Wright, a 5th grade teacher in Indiana found a way to accomplish these objectives, and it doesn't involve keeping students in their seats. Continue Reading...
 
Reform Matters: November 29, 2012
posted by: Ruthie | November 29, 2012, 02:09 pm   

Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online biweekly publication, Reform Matters. This education reform-focused publication features both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community. Continue Reading...
 
Foundation for Excellence in Education Hosts National Summit
posted by: Ruthie | November 28, 2012, 03:45 pm   

Yesterday, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and the Foundation for Excellence in Education kicked off their 5th annual Excellence in Action National Summit on Education Reform, in Washington, D.C. This high-profile conference provides participants with an opportunity to attend briefings, discussions, and debates on the latest research, programs, and policies for raising student achievement. Continue Reading...
 
U.S. Department of Education Releases New Report on National Graduation Rates
posted by: Ruthie | November 28, 2012, 09:44 am   

This week, the U.S. Department of Education released a new state-by-state graduation rate report. The data details four-year high school graduation rates in 2010-11 – the first year for which all states used a common, rigorous measure. Continue Reading...
 
Charters in Washington, D.C. Schools Face Pressure from Unions
posted by: Ruthie | November 20, 2012, 01:19 pm   

In the past year, Washington, D.C. public charter schools have experienced a five percent enrollment increase, rising to nearly 81,000 students this school year alone. They now comprise 41% of all public school students in the District of Columbia. Continue Reading...
 
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