Congressional Bill Hopes to Boost Principal Training
Members of Congress want to include a grant program supporting training and placing principals in high-need schools in the next version of the Elementary and Secondary Education ACT
Chicago School Turnarounds Done Differently
A network of Chicago schools saw success by focusing on instruction, not replacing staff.
NYC Schools Sued Over Class Size
NYC Schools sued for allegedly not following a state law requiring class size reductions; school officials deny the charges.
New Leader for St. Paul, Minn. Schools
The new superintendent in St. Paul, Minn., has expertise with English-language learners.
Michelle Rhee Will Preserve Teacher Jobs in Upcoming Cuts
The District of Columbia schools chancellor hopes to spare teacher jobs while making $22 million in budget cuts.
Rochester, N.Y., Mayor Wants Control of Schools
The mayor of New York's third-largest school district wants control of its schools.
K.C. School Board Hopefuls Rush to Join Ballot
Kansas City citizens rush to be first to file for April's school board election for the district.
L.A. Union Sues Over School-Management Policy
A resolution passed by the Los Angeles school board in August will allow outside groups such as charter schools to take over the management of 30 new and existing schools starting next school year.
Detroit Moves on Authority Question, Teachers' Contract
The contract includes school-wide performance bonuses
L.A. Schools Chief: Weed Out Weak Teachers
A Los Angeles Times story prompts Ramon C. Cortines to urge principals to get rid of bad teachers before their jobs become permanent through tenure.
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