State News

Denver Teachers and District Reach Tentative Accord

Beginners would get substantially higher salaries, while veterans would see much smaller raises under renegotiated terms of performance-pay plan. August 26, 2008

Mapping Analysis Finds Interdistrict-Choice Options to Be Limited

The use of interdistrict-choice programs is unlikely to significantly increase most students’ educational opportunities, a new report concludes. August 26, 2008

Rhee Builds Case to Fix D.C. Schools

For Michelle A. Rhee, exposing mismanagement, incompetence, and wide disparities in teaching quality has been a deliberate tactic as she builds her case to overhaul one of the nation’s most beleaguered school districts. August 25, 2008

Georgia School District Awaits Word on Accreditation

The Clayton County, Ga., school system is expected to learn this week if the district has made enough progress to remain accredited as of Sept. 1—or become the first district nationally in almost 40 years to lose that designation. August 22, 2008

Pennsylvania Bucks Tide on Funding Squeeze

At a time when others are freezing or cutting back, the Keystone State is boosting K-12 spending and has revamped its funding formula. August 22, 2008

News Briefs

Phila. Selects Chief Academic Officer

Maria Pitre has been approved as the Philadelphia public school system’s new chief academic officer. August 25, 2008

Plan Envisions Rebuilding School Facilities in New Orleans

Education officials last week released a draft $1.7 billion plan for rebuilding public schools in post-Katrina New Orleans. August 25, 2008

'Core Knowledge' Reading Set for 11 Schools in N.Y.C.

Eleven New York City schools will use a new reading program this school year developed by the Core Knowledge Foundation. August 25, 2008

Teenager Fatally Shot at Knoxville High School

A student fatally shot a 16-year-old classmate during a dispute last week at a Knoxville, Tenn., high school. August 25, 2008

Illinois School Funding Challenged in Lawsuit

Using property-tax revenue to finance schools is unconstitutional and discriminatory, charges a lawsuit filed last week by the Chicago Urban League. August 25, 2008

D.C. Program to Pay Students for Attendance, Performance

D.C. school leaders last week joined ranks with other big-city districts that are experimenting with programs that pay cash to students for showing up at school and performing well. August 25, 2008

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