Reading List: School Turnarounds Edition
A handful of new media reports showcase a variety of school turnaround efforts underway across America.
Ex-Detroit Board President Barred From Child Contact
The arraignment of Detroit's former school board president on charges he performed a lewd act is just the latest of the district's challenges.
Diversity, Facilities a Focus of New Charter Alliance CEO
Peter Groff, the new CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, plans to fight for equitable funding for charter schools and encouraging diverse groups to join in the charter movement.
San Diego Selects New Superintendent
Bill Kowba picked as San Diego's permanent school superintendent.
Bill Gates: Charters Should Lead Innovation
Bill Gates says charter schools should lead the way for innovative education practices, including more meaningful incorporation of technology into schools.
Bill Gates Focuses Charter Conference on Innovation
Bill Gates kicks off the National Charter School Conference in Chicago this morning with a speech on education innovation.
Detroit Students See Score Bump After School Mergers
A majority of Detroit schools involved in mergers posted higher reading and math test scores, an initial district-produced analysis shows.
Making Data Teams Work: A Q&A With Douglas Reeves
Organizing data teams can help boost achievement in schools, says Douglas Reeves.
Chicago Schools Look to Close Budget Gap
Chicago's board of education gave permission this week for school administrators to boost class sizes and layoff teachers to deal with a budget crunch.
Updated: Hartford Mayor Convicted of Corruption Charges
Hartford,Conn., Mayor Eddie A. Perez, who has control over that city's schools, was convicted this morning of five corruption charges.
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