
August 30 2009 by

Tom Manning
Stories include the DoE announcing draft requirements for $3.5 billion in Title I grants, a survey of how states and districts are spending their stimulus money, and an interview with Congressman George Miller about NCLB.
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August 26 2009 by

Stephanie Hirsh
The 2009 PDK/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward Public Schools revealed some interesting things about the way Americans view public education.
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August 25 2009 by

Hayes Mizell
The beginning of the school year has practically become part of the lunar calendar,
predictable and unchanging. That even includes how we talk about it.
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August 23 2009 by

Joellen Killion
Both coaches and principals share responsibility for ensuring that they
plan for the year with an intentional focus on accomplishing specific
goals.
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August 21 2009 by

Tom Manning
This week's topics include the finalists for half a billion Gates Foundation dollars, analysis of the Obama administration's efforts to reshape education, and more discussion about a DC teacher's decision to leave the classroom.
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