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Digital Learning: The future of Schooling? — Join the Fordham Institute (Ohio) as national and state-based education experts discuss digital learning in the context of teacher evaluations, accountability, spending, and more. Watch the event live on the web Thursday, May 17 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. EDT by visiting www.edexcellence.net.

Desert Trails Parent Trigger In Superior Court: A case underway in a nondescript Victorville courtroom lacks the trappings of a trial of the century — there’s no celebrity in the dock, no DNA evidence or CNN trucks broadcasting from the parking lot. But the case could have monumental consequences for California children. Read more.

Opinions

Charter Schools and Sausage
Many people know the old adage, often attributed to Churchill, that the two things one best not see being made are law and sausage. Indeed when it comes to education policy there is no better truism.
Opinion: Charter School Boom States
The Center for Education Reform president Jeanne Allen on which states support and hinder the expansion of charter schools.
Snob Nation: Meaningful Thoughts Underneath
It has become increasingly clear over the last 20 to 30 years that college is a necessary component of a middle class lifestyle in America. Should it be that way?
  • Good Time For Evals
    May 18, 2012
    Super doesn't grant contract renewal to 2 popular teachers and everyone wants to know why. Say they are effective, but where's the data? Dig d...
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  • School Renewal Up For Vote
    May 18, 2012
    Baldwin Park (CA) Unified board to make decision next month whether to re-up charter serving at-risk students. Notes member concern about 2006 audit a...
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  • FL Standards Lowered?
    May 18, 2012
    State Ed Board drops passing proficiency for FCAT writing exam because large numbers of students were set to fail it. Covers debate, plus parent and t...
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