NCLB still strikes low blows in Wheaton CUSD 200
Parents at 3 elementary schools in Wheaton Warrenville CUSD 200 will have the choice, under NCLB, of sending their kids to another school.
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Field house at a Chicago elementary school razed
A field house that was used as a library and dance studio has been razed by a demolition crew working for the Chicago Public Schools.
5 Quad-City districts may consider a merger
Four elementary and one high school district are considering consolidating their districts in Rock Island Co., Ill. Some people are concerned, but former superintendents say it would be a good idea.
Opening day announced for Maryland school systems
MSDE has announced the opening days for all 24 public school systems in Maryland, but media are paying close attention to the opening day at one high school.
It's getting better, but drivers still ignore bus stop arms
Although there has been some improvement, the Maryland State Dept of Education still reports thousands of drivers every day are ignoring the stop arms on school buses.
A union town comes out to protest ALEC's agenda
Protesters showed up at a Chicago conference for ALEC, which promotes corporate-friendly state laws, including laws that might lead to the privatization of public schools.
As predicted, bottom drops out on N.Y.'s state tests
Our analysis reveals possible problems with the test design in New York, and we are concerned with alignment to the Common Core.
ACT, SAT, and again, fills junior year with test prep
Testing and more testing for college is what high school juniors face. Some of them can't handle the stress, and sometimes, that stress is blown out of proportion.
5 days/week × 5 weeks in summer, but BELL is different
A summer school program that instills confidence in middle school students who have been held back a grade has seen some success in Baltimore in the last 3 years.
Fla. ed. commissioner resigns after cheating scandal
Tony Bennett has resigned his post as Florida's education commissioner following reports of a school grade-changing scandal in Indiana.