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Principals' Group Seeks Influence On Incentive Pay
School districts that want to start pay-for-performance programs for school leaders should look beyond high-stakes student tests as the primary measure for awarding bonuses, a recent position paper says.
Education Week  –  May 9, 2008 7:37 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Consistent ELL Guides Proposed
The U.S. Department of Education's move could prompt major changes in the way states measure the achievement of English-language learners.
Education Week  –  May 9, 2008 7:37 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Technology-Rich Classrooms Render Textbooks Useless
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Teacher Magazine  –  May 9, 2008 5:38 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
State Sen. Scott named chancellor of California community college system
The Altadena Democrat is being forced out by term limits. He will assume oversight of the 109 two-year schools Jan. 1. State Sen. Jack Scott, an education reformer who served as president of two colleges, was named Thursday to be statewide chancellor of the California community college system.
Los Angeles Times  –  May 9, 2008 5:21 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Times Topics: Turmoil in Student Lending
Answers to four basic questions that borrowers and potential borrowers might have about uncertainty in the student lending business.
New York Times  –  May 9, 2008 4:43 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
NAEP Scores in States That Cut Bilingual Ed. Fuel Concern on ELLs
Preliminary findings suggest that in three states where voters decided to replace bilingual education with structured English immersion may be producing less-than-stellar results.
Education Week  –  May 9, 2008 4:37 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
For Students, Hearing Room Is Where the Action Is
'We the People' program boosts civic involvement among its participants.
Education Week  –  May 9, 2008 4:08 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Kids who skip school in Baltimore more likely to get shot
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Teacher Magazine  –  May 9, 2008 2:08 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Ga Board of Ed approves math waivers
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Teacher Magazine  –  May 9, 2008 2:08 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
Parents say NYC public schools crammed with students
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Teacher Magazine  –  May 9, 2008 2:08 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?