The best education articles from newspapers around the country, updated daily by noon Eastern time.
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Today’s Best
The New York Times:
September 5
Nearly a year after report cards were issued, the majority of the principals who ran the 52 schools labeled as failing remain in place.
Los Angeles Times:
September 5
What's he eating for lunch? Is she showing up for class? What subjects are they weak in? Software is helping unravel the mystery.
The New Orleans Times‑Picayune:
September 5
Schools were bruised but not broken by Hurricane Gustav's intense wind and rain.
China Daily:
September 5
Poor design, substandard materials and other defects could have caused many school buildings in China to collapse in the May 12 earthquake, a Chinese official said Thursday.
The BBC:
September 5
Too much team sport in schools is stopping pupils from learning about individual physical exercise, say researchers.
The Sacramento Bee:
September 5
The state released an array of data Thursday showing schools were narrowing this stubborn achievement gap.
