Two weeks from the opening of school and we’re far away from placing all teachers in suitable positions.
As of yesterday the system had 115 permanent teachers unplaced while there were still 120 [...]
BU Study Looking for Participants in Understanding Effects of Marathon Bombing on Students
We are glad to pass this along: Our team of researchers at Boston University is [...]
Brave Principal Criticizes Expansion of Standardized Testing
A brave New York City principal has stood up against excessive testing. An article in [...]
Democratic Party Welcomes Michelle Rhee. Huh?
From The Atlantic: How Michelle Rhee Is Taking Over the Democratic Party "CHARLOTTE -- Michelle [...]
BTU Is Not Looking for One Full Year for Unsatisfactory Teachers to Improve
school Department Spinmeister Distorts BTU Position on Performance Evaluation We have heard often from the [...]
NY Times publishes a well-developed review of Steven Brill’s new book on Ed Reform
Education in the News "Steven Brill is a graduate of Yale Law School and the [...]
And from Texas: Support Mediocre Charters by Using Visa
Courtesy of Valerie Strauss, Washington Post blogger "Some things just speak for themselves, and this [...]
Sound Familiar? NYC Charters Avoid SPED and ELL Students
From the NY Daily News "An umbrella group for the city's charter schools says its [...]
Salary Items (Career Awards, Lane Changes, Steps) Remain in Effect
Good morning. As we enter the final weeks of summer, let us call your attention [...]