NEWS: Big Stories Of The Day
Lotsa news today -- including some surprises:
State Legislatures Wrestle With Charter Laws
Even with the extra attention from Washington, the outcomes have proved decidedly mixed.In Program Giving Cash, More Pass A.P. Tests NYT
A
program that rewards students at 31 New York City schools for passing
scores on Advanced Placement exams has reported higher pass rates.
Dropout rate declines almost 17% in L.A. schools
LA Times
Officials credit teams that
identify and help at-risk students and the conversion of larger high
schools into clusters of smaller academies.
Palm Beach County school district concedes major failings Palm Beach Post
The district is
asking the Gates Foundation for $120 million and pledging to put up
nearly another $210 million to create a comprehensive teacher
effectiveness system. Palm Beach County was one of 10 districts
nationwide invited to apply and will learn if it got the grant by the
end of September.