Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Bloomberg-Era School Changes Debated in N.Y.C. Race

Mayor Michael Bloomberg initiated major changes in the city's school system since he took the office in 2002, but just a few are at issue in the battle to take his place.

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Students return week after shooting at Nev. school


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Mayor's Race Signals Change for Boston Schools

Boston is getting ready to elect its first new mayor in 20 years, and both candidates in the race are making education issues a top priority.

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Critics See Risks in Use of Bonds for School Tech Projects

Cash-strapped school districts are asking voters to approve bonds to pay for technology upgrades, a move that could require them to carry debt beyond the lifespan of their devices.

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Many groups interested in state preschool money


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Five Steps to Reboot Schools

It's time for the technology industry to claim responsibility for underserving the nation's schools and to take steps to incite transformation, writes Cameron Evans.

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Educators Should Measure More, Not Less

School grading systems would be more meaningful and fair if they measured a range of outcomes that are important to the community, Craig Hochbein says.

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