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Lingering Questions Remain as RTTT Implementation Begins
July 18th, 2011
In spite of the sense of finality that may come with the approval of districts’ Race to the Top plans, there are a number of undetermined factors that could change their direction. One of the major investment areas is low-performing schools. However, when up to six more schools are selected for the Partnership Zone in August/September, will the...VIEW ARTICLE
In Case You Missed It….June State Board Meeting Update
June 20th, 2011
This month at the State Board meeting, the main items of interest were the impending legislative agenda, the delay of the announcement of funding for districts’ Race to the Top plans, and the rollout of DPAS II (the teacher and leader evaluation system). Secretary of Education Lillian Lowery announced forthcoming legislation in regards to the...VIEW ARTICLE
Extended Learning Time Hits the Big Stage
May 23rd, 2011
Both houses of Congress introduced the bipartisan Time for Innovation Matters in Education (TIME) Act last week, which would establish a competitive federal grant program for states hoping to add at least 300 additional hours of instruction per year to their underperforming schools. The TIME Act parallels many efforts either underway or in...VIEW ARTICLE