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Learning Zone: Harlem Project Gives Poor Students an Edge

Edutopia - 8 hours 19 min ago
Author Paul Tough talks about the community's innovative approach to education.

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Parenting | Basking Ridge: Drawing the Line on Drug Testing

New York Times: Education - November 20, 2008 - 01:07
Is it in a student’s best interest to be subject to drug testing in school, or is the policy an invasion of privacy?

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Fourth Down…

Education Sector's Eduwonk - November 19, 2008 - 21:31

There was a deal struck on the “absent teacher reserve” pool in New York City.   The Times is here, Gotham Schools here.  Seems like another temporary solution that while in different ways convenient for all involved punts this problem into someone else’s lap down the road as the costs continue to grow…Previous posts on all this here.

The Russ Bus Is On The Move!

Education Sector's Eduwonk - November 19, 2008 - 21:21

Ed Next has a profile of outgoing IES head Russ Whitehurst who is off to run ed policy over at Brookings.

Latin lessons

BBC: Education (UK) - November 19, 2008 - 17:53
What do UK schools share with Venezuela?

Researchers Pitch Policy Ideas to Obama Advisers

Education Week - November 19, 2008 - 14:57
A prestigious education group aims to steer the Obama administration and new Congress toward evidence-based policy changes.

Blog Safe: Avoid Common Web-Publishing Pitfalls

Edutopia - November 19, 2008 - 13:49
Here's what you need to know before posting anything online.

Saving For College In Pennsylvania

NPR: Education - November 19, 2008 - 13:00

As part of our on-going "Real Economy" series, Alex Cohen talks with Cathy Walker of Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Walker struggles to keep her bills paid while looking after her mother. She also worries about helping her teenage daughter save for college.

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Lesson Learned on the Couch

Teacher Magazine - November 19, 2008 - 12:30
Content knowledge and passion aren't enough to keep students awake, says Bill Ferriter. Teachers must also know their audience.

Grants company loses its contract

BBC: Education (UK) - November 19, 2008 - 12:07
Liberata, the company behind severe delays in students' education maintenance allowances, has lost its contract to Capita.

Petitioners Battling Over Top Ed. Job

Education Week - November 19, 2008 - 11:12
Online petitioners are urging President-elect Barack Obama to appoint Linda Darling-Hammond, a Stanford University education professor and an adviser to the Obama presidential campaign, as secretary of education.

MSPs back free school meals plan

BBC: Education (UK) - November 19, 2008 - 10:47
Plans to give free school meals to Scots pupils in the first three years of primary school are likely to pass a crucial test.

Spending of Federal Teacher-Quality Funds Questioned

Education Week - November 19, 2008 - 10:41
Little information exists on whether the $3 billion spent annually has improved the effectiveness of U.S. educators, a report says.
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