Feb
2
Changes to "No Child Left Behind" will emphasize learning, not test scores
February 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The Obama administration has taken a full year to formulate its education strategy and teachers believe it was worth the wait. The cornerstone of the changes will be to remove the focus on test scores that was central to the “No Child Left Behind” policy. Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association, says [...]
Sep
10
Florida Outsources Education with Online Courses for Middle and High Schoolers
September 10, 2009 | 2 Comments
A new twist on home schooling: three school districts are offering remote learning for middle- and high-schoolers.
Sep
4
Saying No to Obama: Schools Dragged Into Political Battle
September 4, 2009 | 1 Comment
By attempting to turn an inspirational speech into a lesson plan, the Department of Education has dragged schools into an unwelcome political debate.
May
1
Educational Standards for All Fifty States
May 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The department of education in each of 50 states publishes their academic standards; teachers are expected to use these standards to ensure that students achieve a minimum level of acceptable performance. Click for the complete list.