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Beyond the Bubble Tests Read Secretary Duncan's remarks to state leaders about Race to the Top Assessment winners and the next generation of assessments. Support for Education Jobs Colorado, Connecticut, New Mexico, and Wisconsin are among the states that will receive funding to support education jobs. Joint Agreement for New Orleans Recovery Secretary Duncan and other Obama administration officials announced a $1.8 billion agreement to help renovate and rebuild schools in New Orleans. Back to School Tour Secretary Duncan is taking a bus tour to visit schools, honor and listen to teachers, meet with parents and students, and highlight success. See video, photos, and stories in the blog. Remarks in Little Rock Secretary Duncan discussed his Back to School Tour and the Obama Administration's education agenda, and he thanked America's teachers -- "our unsung heroes" -- in Little Rock, AR. Source: U.S. Department of Education The home page of the U.S. Department of Education offers easy access to the latest news and a wide range of Department publications, policy and funding opportunities. L.A. Board Wants Test Scores Part of Teacher Reviews Hearing Opens in Legal Battle Over Arizona ELL Programs The case opens as federal officials, in a separate ruling, determine that state ELL practices violate federal civil rights law. Colo. A.G.: School Officials Can't Divulge Teachers' Crimes The releasing of criminal arrest records of licensed teachers amounts to a misdemeanor, frustrating officials who say more transparency is needed for parents to know their children are safe. Two State Groups Win Federal Grants for Common Tests A third state consortium that applied for a smaller Race to the Top grant to build high school exams failed to garner an award. Fla. Dem. Gubernatorial Candidate Outlines Ed. Reform Plan Source: Education Week American Education News Site of Record State-Funded Online School to Open in Montana First K-12 Virtual School in Mass. to Open Canadian Politician Promises Laptops for Students Online Learning Attempts to Make the Grade in Chicago Schools Chicago Public Schools now offers a battery of online programs, including a pilot program to add 90 minutes to the day at 15 elementary schools using online courses in place of certified teachers, which was announced last week. Judge: District Must Pay $260K in Laptop Case Source: Digital Directions: Trends and Advice for K-12 Technology Leaders |
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