With Building Blocks, Educators Going Back to Basics

With Building Blocks, Educators Going Back to Basics
NYT > EDUCATION | NOVEMBER 28, 2011
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The wooden toys are making a comeback as some elementary schools focus on unstructured play. Read more

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Now Arriving: Mexicans in New York City Lag in Education

Now Arriving: Mexicans in New York City Lag in Education
NYT > EDUCATION | NOVEMBER 25, 2011
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Mexicans, the fastest-growing major immigrant group in the city, have the highest dropout rate: about 41 percent of Mexicans ... Read more

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More Students Charged in Long Island SAT Cheating Case

More Students Charged in Long Island SAT Cheating Case
NYT > EDUCATION | NOVEMBER 23, 2011
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What began as rumors at a Long Island high school has resulted in charges against 20 students and calls for widespread test ... Read more

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Students Accused of Cheating Are Expected to Turn Themselves In

Students Accused of Cheating Are Expected to Turn Themselves In
NYT > HOME PAGE | NOVEMBER 19, 2011
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At least seven people are expected to turn themselves in to the authorities next week on allegations of cheating on college admissions exams as part o... Read more

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Hall lockers? Some schools say no

Hall lockers? Some schools say no
USATODAY.COM | NOVEMBER 14, 2011
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Walk down any hallway in the new Germantown High School in Madison, Miss., and one thing stands out: You won't spot a single locker. Lockers have ser... Read more

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SAT Cheating Inquiry on Long Island Expands to Include ACT

SAT Cheating Inquiry on Long Island Expands to Include ACT
NYT > EDUCATION | NOVEMBER 10, 2011
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An inquiry into suspected cheating on college admissions exams has broadened to include the ACT and at least 35 students in ... Read more

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Well Blog: School Soda Bans Have Limited Impact, Study Says

Well Blog: School Soda Bans Have Limited Impact, Study Says
NYT > EDUCATION | NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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The study found that removing soda only prompted students to buy sports drinks and other sugar-laden beverages instead. Read more

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My Teacher Is an App

My Teacher Is an App
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 12, 2011
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By Stephanie Banchero and Stephanie Simon It was nearing lunchtime on a recent Thursday, and ninth-grader Noah Schnacky of Windermere, Fla... Read more

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On Education: Tennessee’s Rules on Teacher Evaluations Bring Frustration

On Education: Tennessee's Rules on Teacher Evaluations Bring Frustration
NYT > EDUCATION | NOVEMBER 7, 2011
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Winning a Race to the Top grant brought unexpected consequences for the state's schools in the form of hastily introduced rules ... Read more

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Widespread Sexual Harassment in Grades 7 to 12 Found in Study

Widespread Sexual Harassment in Grades 7 to 12 Found in Study
NYT > EDUCATION | NOVEMBER 7, 2011
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Among girls who responded to the survey, 56 percent reported being harassed in the last school year, versus 40 percent of ... Read more

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Study Finds Charter Networks Give No Clear Edge on Results

Study Finds Charter Networks Give No Clear Edge on Results
EDUCATION WEEK: AMERICAN EDUCATION'S NEWS SITE OF RECORD | NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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A national study of middle school students in 40 charter networks finds that, when it comes to having an impact on student ... Read more

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Merger of Memphis and County School Districts Revives Challenges

Merger of Memphis and County School Districts Revives Challenges
NYT > HOME PAGE | NOVEMBER 6, 2011
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The largest school district consolidation in American history is taking place as the overwhelmingly black Memphis district is being dissolved into the... Read more

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