School Progress Report scores could have been calculated several different ways; using two years of data, for example, would have resulted in more score stability. (Times)
This year’s allocation of funding, meant to close budget gaps, left some schools with much of their funding restricted while others received more discretionary funding. (Sun)
The Department of Education is seeking a waiver from the state that would allow students to complete credits online. (Post)
Recent economic problems could threaten Wall Street’s contributions to the Fund for Public Schools, which supports projects like mentoring and school performance bonuses. (Daily News)
A bill before Congress — The No Child Left Inside Act — would expand environmental education. (Post)
A new study finds that attending many activities may be more stressful for parents than for their children. (Washington Post)
Detroit’s student enrollment is shrinking, leaving the city in difficult financial straits. (Times)
Urban districts face high turnover among their superintendents. (AP)
Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum proposes changes to school governance. (Daily News)
Jay Mathews argues that principals should be able to fire unsuccessful teachers. (Washington Post)
