Las Vegas 'Worst Case' Budget Could Result In Hundreds of Jobs Lost
The district leadership is pressing for a salary freeze from its teachers' union. Read Full Post >
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April 12, 2012
March 19, 2012
Ed. Department Solicits Ideas for District Race to Top Competition
The $550 million competition will allow direct federal support to districts working to improve their academic performance. Read Full Post >
February 27, 2012
Mich. Governor Signs Emergency Legislation For Struggling District
The Highland Park district near Detroit is operating with a $11 million deficit, and may be placed under state control. Read Full Post >
February 24, 2012
Dallas Eases Residency Requirement for Top Officials
The school board says that some top officials will no longer be required to live within the boundaries of the 157,000-student Texas district. Read Full Post >
February 06, 2012
Mississippi Education Chief Seeks Superintendents' Academy
The state has seen major turnover in its superintendents over the past year, and the state superintendent of education says the training is "desperately needed." Read Full Post >
January 25, 2012
Charter Schools, Districts Continue to Forge Partnerships
In its 6th report on the charter school landscape, the Center on Reinventing Public Education says that charter schools and traditional districts are realizing strengths in sharing resources. Read Full Post >
December 30, 2011
District Dossier's Year in Review: Scandals and Superintendent Moves
Test tampering in Atlanta, Arlene Ackerman's departure from Philadelphia: both were among the most-read blog posts in District Dossier in 2011. Read Full Post >
December 14, 2011
Michigan Turnaround District Leader Starts Listening Tour
John Covington, who will oversee a district of low-performing schools in the state, says that the current education system is "outdated." Read Full Post >
November 30, 2011
Card Game Helps School Leaders Think Through Budget Decisions
"School Budget Hold 'Em," a free resource, balances budget cuts with strategic investments. Read Full Post >
October 28, 2011
Turning Around Troubled Urban Schools in Houston and Philadelphia
The short-term results show improved student performance after districts added extra time, brought in tutors and made other reform moves. Read Full Post >
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