AM News: State Testing Study, Detroit Contract Agreement, & More

In Detroit, schools and teachers reach pact ow.ly/dQBd303YzYe

Parents Sue After New York State Denies Money to ‘Failing’ Schools - The New York Times ow.ly/ksdB303YzWu

State Testing Disruptions Likely Produced Dips and Gains in Student Scores, Study Says - Market Brief ow.ly/rOjU303XayY

An Effective but Exhausting Alternative to High School Suspensions nytimes.com/2016/09/11/mag…

Christie blasts teachers union, calls for longer school year during back-to-school event burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/local/chr…

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Calls Teachers Union 'Mafia,' Signs Education Bills blogs.edweek.org/edweek/state_e…

CTU chief Lewis balks at CPS' request to stop pension benefits | Chicago Sun-Times ow.ly/Z511303XNAI 

On Eve Of Court Hearing, WA Lawmakers Get An Earful On School Funding kuow.org/post/eve-court…

Final ESSA supplanting regs seem to offer a compromise cabinetreport.com/human-resource…

 

Chicago Schools Open Up With Fewer Staff wbez.org/shows/wbez-new…

 

New evidence that summer programs can make a difference for poor children  washingtonpost.com/local/educatio…