District Administration: Education News
- Librarians Missing from NBC's Education Nation Summit
published on 9/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
It was NBC's second annual Education Nation Summit, a two-day event that brought together 350 educators, policymakers, business leaders, parents, and students to talk about improving education?but one thing was clearly m... - Formal Complaint Against Iowa Education Chief
published on 9/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
- More Homeless Students in Oregon Schools
published on 9/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
The number of homeless students enrolled in Oregon schools is on the rise, according to the latest numbers from the The Oregon Department of Education.... - Two Bayside Schools Among Best in USA
published on 9/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
The U.S. Department of Education recently recognized three northeast Queens elementary schools as among the most successful in the nation.... - Ninety-six Percent of Va. Schools Reach Full Accreditation
published on 9/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
The accreditation is based on performance of students on Standards of Learning and other state assessments during 2010-2011.... - One-third of Minn. Schools Seek Levy Approval
published on 9/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
With years of lagging state support behind them and seeing little chance of a turnaround in the future, about a third of Minnesota school districts intend to go to their taxpayers for help this fall, the Minnesota School... - Mass. Will Seek NCLB Waiver, Saying Rules Mark Schools Unfairly
published on 9/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
Massachusetts is joining a growing number of states in seeking a waiver from an unpopular provision of NCLB that has cast hundreds of schools in a harsh light, a top state education official announced.... - Report: Education Spending Not Reflected in Test Scores
published on 9/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
The lingering institutional wisdom when it comes to education is that increased spending will bring about improved results--even as history continues to reveal otherwise.... - Texas School Budget Cuts, Teacher Layoffs Add To Unemployment
published on 9/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
The $4 billion in cuts to Texas public schools this summer might be starting to hit Gov. Rick Perry where it hurts most--his record on creating jobs.... - Dogs Help Schools Lick Bullies
published on 9/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
Sweet-natured dogs lolling about classrooms are helping take a bite out of bullying--and other bad behaviors--in Kansas City schools....
