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Entries for month: August 2009

NSDC News Roundup -- August 30, 2009

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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PDK/Gallup Poll: Teacher effectiveness at the heart of school improvement

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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"Back to school" or "back to learning?" Re-examining an age-old expression

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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Start of year is a crucial time for principal-coach relationship

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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NSDC News Roundup -- August 21, 2009

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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