Elation in Seattle as teachers suspend strike
The Seattle teachers' union has suspended a strike that will, assuming teachers ratify a deal, have lasted 6 days.
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Day 3 of a teachers’ strike in Seattle
Seattle teachers went on strike Wednesday, Sept 9, which was supposed to be the first day of school for about 52,000 students.
Standardized tests don’t hold muster: Opinion
Common Core test scores will be released soon. The data may look good, but it tells us very little about our schools & teachers.
Researchers: Start high school at 10 AM
Research suggest starting high school as late as 10 or 11 AM. A compromise would be not starting class while students are still asleep.
Voters in Mass. might weigh in on Common Core
A possible ballot question in Mass. will ask voters what they think about the Common Core State Standards. We hope they're never asked.
Prez has a personal take on paying for college
The president will talk to students in several states as part of the 2015 Back-to-School bus tour. His past, their future.
Wash. court declares charters unconstitutional
The Supreme Court for the state of Washington has declared the diversion of public money for charter schools to be unconstitutional.
What poorer nations say about for-profits
"I've yet to meet a parent who would prefer their child to be taught by an unqualified teacher," says Education International.
Chronic absenteeism may hurt achievement gap
Chronic absenteeism starts young, and when it does, it blossoms into bigger problems, especially for minorities and poor students.
Burglars break & steal band instruments in Gary
Band instruments, carpeting, and a water pipe were damaged in a burglary at a Gary school the thieves apparently thought had been closed.