A first look at today's most important education news:
Fordham's latest
"The D-Word: good news from New York, but..." by Peter Meyer, Board's Eye View "A new policy for the PTA finally shows more 'P' than 'T,'" by Adam Emerson, Choice Words |
Virginia and the Department of Education agreed to let the state try again at setting achievement goals required by its NCLB waiver following a storm of criticism over targets that would have done little to close achievement gaps. (Politics K-12)
California Governor Jerry Brown announced a deal to overhaul pensions for state workers, including school employees. (Wall Street Journal)
The Chicago Teacher Union took another step towards a work stoppage when it filed a ten-day notice of intent to strike yesterday. (Chicago Sun-Times)
A bill that would remove the requirement that teacher evaluations use state test scores advanced in California. (San Jose Mercury News)
Data released yesterday show increases in math and science performance by Washington State students, but some declines in reading scores. (AP)
