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First Day for New Providence Superintendent
Pennsylvania Secretary of Education: States Need to Take Lead to Improve School Leaders
Detroit Planning Redesign of Lowest Performing Schools
High Turnover Rates for Superintendents in Oklahoma and Across Nation
Hartford Schools Show Gains in Test Scores and Graduation Rates
Some D.C. Principals Credit Test Score Increases to Programs Implemented After Push from Rhee
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Says Education Agenda will be Implemented 10 Years
Education Issues Overshadowed at National Governor Association Meetings
Trenton School Board Approves 10 Step Plan to Improve Student Achievement
New Jersey Allocates Funds to Rebuild Schools in Poorest Communities
D.C. Students Made Significant Achievement Gains
Quest to Transform D.C. School Rests on Shoulders of Newly Hired Principals
Michigan Lawmakers Committed to Level School Funding Across Districts
Ohio Governor Planning Televised Education Forums On School Reform
Infusion of State Aid, Spares Budget Cuts for Providence Schools
Majority of NYC Parents, Teacher and Students Satisfied with Schools
Chelsea School Committee Taking Back Control of Schools from Boston University
Classes Begin at Two Los Angeles Year Round Schools
New Massachusetts Secretary Sworn In
Question about Who Will Be New St. Louis Superintendent
June 2008 E-News
May 2008 E-News
OR Board of Education Sets New High School Graduation Requirements
Chicago Bolsters Caliber of Its Teaching Force
Newark School Chief Lauded for Focus on Students
New Newark Superintendent Ready for Challenges
US Schools Facing Budget Shortfalls
CT Schools Facing Predictions of Decreased Enrollment
Missouri Governor Signs Education Funding Bills
Significant Rise in Reading and Math Scores Across N.Y.
Springfield School Leaders Vote for New Chief
Fort Wayne Principal Making a Difference
D.C. Schools Chancellor Fires Principals
TX Board of Education Ready to Vote on Curricular Standards
OR Board of Education Sets New High School Graduation Requirements
Governor Announce 50 Initiatives to Change Education in Massachusetts
Administrative Board in St. Louis Looking to Put Its Own Stamp on School System
Budget Cuts in Georgia Spares Education
Hartford School Board Approves Proposal to Toughen Graduation Requirements
Leadership Challenge Emerging With Turnover of State Schools Chiefs
RI Now Requires Performance Based Assessments for High School Graduation
Massachusetts School Overhaul Plan Will Personalize Education
NJ Legislators Approve Limits on Payouts to Superintendents
R.I. Legislators Considering New Class of Public Schools
Dallas Mayor Involved in Education Reform Efforts
Georgia Task Force Working on Recommendations to Improve Effectiveness of Schools Boards
Some KY Schools Experimenting With 4 Day Weeks
KY Education Commissioner Urges Investment in Education
All Districts in Delaware Adopting New Evaluations for Administrators
Secondary School Principals’ Organization Calls for National Standards and Tests
Despite Increased Success in New Orleans Schools, Challenges Remain
Massachusetts Governor Proposes New Form of Public School
Michigan House Begins Considering Education Budget
Graduation Rate Standards May Help More Kids Avoid Dropping Out
Louisiana Legislators Approve Superintendent of Education’s Pay Package
Increasing Number of Chicago High School Graduates Enrolled in College in 2007
Boston Education Leader Challenges “Monolithic Pay Notion”
Disparity Between 2 Brooklyn School Causing Problems
Popular NYC Public Schools Face Overcrowding
JCPS Superintendent Sheldon Berman Reflects on First Year on the Job
Concerns over Tough New Mandatory Classes in Michigan
R.I. Board of Regents Delays Action on Superintendent Certificate for Appointee
New President of N.J. School Boards Association Outlines Vision
Oregon Schools in Line for Almost $7 Billion Through 2009-2011 Budget Cycle
NJ Funding Formula Challenged in State Supreme Court
Some School Districts Taking Active Role in Identifying and Supporting Future Leaders
Texas Lawmakers Considering Changes to Report Card System for Public Schools
April 2008 E-News
15 Years into Reform Effort, MA Still Fixing Troubled Schools
AL Legislature Passes Education Budget
Arlene Ackerman Begins Work in Philadelphia
N.J. Reviewing School Superintendents’ Contracts
IL Legislators Pass State Budget with Implications for Schools
IL School May Receive Boost in Funding
MA Encouraging Smaller School District to Merge
Louisiana State Superintendent Testifies on Need to Restore Funds to School Budget
Alabama Senate Passes Education Budget
RI Graduation Criteria My be Model for Other States
KY Programs to Decrease Dropout Rate Showing Results
Michigan Education Leaders React to Dropout Survey
Education is a Top Priority Says AZ State Superintendent
D.C. School Board Works to Address Limited Power of State Superintendent
NYC Chancellor Considering Cuts at Schools
MA Education Commissioner Tours Massachusetts
Texas Approves New Language-Arts Standards
Washington, D.C. Students Voice Discontent with Schools
Alabama Legislature Fails to Pass State Education Budget
NYC High Performing Schools May Face Budget Cuts
Providence High School Students Embrace New High School Graduation Requirements
R.I. Educators Meet to Address Math Scores
NY Schools Recognized for Improvement
Louisiana Program Works to Cut Drop-Out Rate
Value of High School Diploma Changing in Arizona
Graduation Rates Decrease in Arizona
Atlanta School Closes Due to Low Enrollment
Fairfax County Public Schools Propose $2.2 Billion Budget
Report Card Ranks Fairfax Area High Schools
Evaluation Study on Small High Schools Unclear on Impact on Student Achievement
NASSP Offers Opinion on Pay-for-Performance for School Leaders
Outgoing R.I. Education Commissioner Advocated for Reform Through Personalizing High Schools
Detroit School Board Members Frustrated Over Lack of Data on Initiatives
School Funding Difference Causing Discrepancies in Michigan
Ingram Named School Superintendent in Springfield, MA
RI One of Two States without a Predictable Education Funding Formula
Newark School Preparing Students for Exams
Massachusetts Education Commissioner Set to Be Sworn-In
Eugene School District Budget Committee Signs Off on Spending Plan
CA School Districts Dealing with State Budget Cuts
Boston Public Schools Explore Single-Sex Classroom Strategy
Chicago High Schools See Gaps Closing
New Orleans Education Overhaul Shows Improvements
New York Education Leaders Look to Strategically Place New Schools
Promising Signs of Transformation for New Orleans Schools
Louisiana Governor Says Education System Needs to Be Retooled for Workplace Reality
Pittsburgh: Key to Improvement are Principals who are Effective Instructional Leaders
Providence Mayor to Present School Budget
Providence Superintendent Salary Leads State
AZ Legislators Work on School Takeover Bill
Eugene School District Avoids Budget Cuts in Spending Plan
Philadelphia School District and City Forming Task Force to Share Services
MA Incoming Education Commissioner Says State Needs to Set Higher Standards
NJ Education Commissioner Outlines New Spending Rules
Kansas Legislators Considering Governor’s Proposal to Expand Early Childhood Education
Missouri High School Students Improve Performance
MA Governor Will Determine Costs of Education Children from pre-K through Higher Ed
OR Overstated 2007 Dropout Figures
Springfield, MA Names Finalists for Superintendent Position
NY Governor Proposes Legislation to Increase Power of State Education Commissioner
Springfield, MA Interviewing Four Candidates for Superintendent Position
February 2008 E-News
NY School Districts Ready to Spend Record Amount of State Aid
Hartford Superintendent Proposes Tougher Graduation Requirements
D.C. Schools Chancellor Says Results Will Take Time
Superintendent Led Transformation of Manassas Park School District
Louisiana Education Reforms Sparked by ‘A Nation at Risk’
Report Calls for Changes in NJ Classrooms
North Texas Schools Investing in Parent Programs
4 RI District Share Strategies for Success
Chicago Facing $455 Million Bill for 8 New Schools
Secretary Spellings Proposes NCLB Changes
Springfield Superintendent Leaving Position
Former Louisiana School Board Member Reflects on Public School Reform Efforts
New Study Finds Lack of School Leadership a Global Problem
Atlanta School Board Tentatively Approves Budget
Chicago Opening 5 Magnet Schools Focused on Technology
TX Raising Minimum Passing Percentages for Schools and Districts
OH Governor Plans to Revamp School Funding System
Public School Enrollment Down in Arizona
CA School Districts Seeking Private Funding for Basic Services
Legislator Proposing Three Schools Chiefs for Springfield Schools
OR High School Students Need to Pass Tests to Graduate
National Association of Elementary School Principals Updates Standards
Oregon Principals Work To Decrease Dropout Rates and Strengthen Education
Status Report on New Orleans Schools Lauds Incremental Progress
Missouri Legislators Approve Alternative-Certification Bill
D.C. Schools Chancellor Plans to Hire 6 Nonprofits to Run High Schools
St. Louis Selects Search Firm for Superintendent Search
AT&T Pledges $100 Million in Four Year Effort to Fight Dropout Problem
Texas Legislators Considering Changing School Rating System
Washington, DC High School Requires All Students to Take AP Classes
R.I. Education Commissioner Stepping Down in 2009
NY Budget Deal Increases School Aid in New York City and Long Island
NYC Educators Grapple over Credit Recovery Policies
Iowa Legislators Consider Increasing Taxes to Provide Financial Equity Among Schools
Education Costs Continue to Rise in NJ
Louisiana Looks to Expand Pre-K
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New Delaware Principals Receive Coaching
Five Finalists for Broad Prize Named
Fairfax School Officials Make Funding Requests
Budget Concerns Slow Improvements at Providence Middle Schools
U.S. Department of Education Mandates All States Use One Federal Formula for Graduation and Dropout Rates
TN and GA Lawmakers Considering Expanding Pre-K Access
Research Finds Graduation Gap Between Cities and Suburbs
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Hartford Plans to Allow Principals Control Staff, Budget, Length of School Days and Years
Leadership and Support Needed from Effective Principals for School Success
Illinois Poised to Increase Education Funding
NJ Lawmakers Looking to Push Forward School Funding Plan
Louisiana Recovery District May Give Bonuses to Teachers and Principals
Los Angeles Students Want Voice in School Reform Plans
AZ Budget Deficit Will Impact Schools
GA Task Force Recommending School Districts Use State Funds With Fewer Restrictions
Eugene Considering Long-Term Financial Forecast for School System
Mississippi Working With Students to Prevent Dropouts
Finalists for MA Education Commissioner Post Sell Themselves as Change Agents
Changes to IL Budget Must Be Approved Before Schools Get Money
KY Schools Asked to Prepare for Budget Cuts
NJ School Funding Plan Clears Two Legislative Hurdles
New Alliances Form over NJ School Funding Plan
NJ Legislature Approves Governor Corzine’s School Funding Bill
Evaluation Teams Visiting 27 D.C. School to Tailor Restructuring
As Eugene Enrollment Declines, Sheldon Schools Grow
AZ Governor Seeks a Focus on Math and Science to Prepare Students for Global Business Arena
KY Education Commissioner Faces Task of Leading School Closer to Goals
Springfield School Board Considering Changes
Springfield Launches Search for New Superintendent
CT Board of Education Unveils Plan to Reform High Schools
Improvement Seen at Providence High School
Intense NYC Program Stemming Dropouts May be Model for Others
New Chicago Program Designed to Ease Transition into High School
GA School Administrator Degree Programs Revamped to Include More Time in Schools
The Importance of Preparing and Supporting School Leaders
D.C. Mayor Appoints Public Education Ombudsman
Principals Key to Improving Schools, Despite Changing Responsibilities
Moving Education Agenda Forward in Rhode Island
Increased Funding for Preschool across States
Report Examines Kentucky Education Funding
Springfield School Board Appoints Student Member
Iowa Governor Outlines Plan for a Model Core Curriculum
KY Education Commissioner Looking to Instill Urgency
Special Administrative Board in St. Louis Promises Collaborative Effort in School Reform
Chicago May Close Schools to Address Declining Enrollment
NJ Legislators Debating School Aid Plan
Hartford Principal Brings School Back to Life
‘Highly Qualified’ Principals Needed
Southern States Making Progress in Developing Better School Principals
Michigan Principal Encouraging Parental Involvement
Hartford School Board to Vote on District Overhaul
NYC Chancellor Creates New Guidelines for Gifted and Talented Program
NY Receives Grant to Track Graduation Rates
Providence Superintendent Apologizes to Teachers, Outlines Plans for Improvements
Making Change Happen in Delaware Schools
States Facing Tighter Budget Picture
AL Governor Looking to Expand Pre-K
TN Uses Retired Educators to Assist Troubled Schools
New Texas Education Agency Chief Outlines Priorities
Portland, OR Superintendent Shows a Steady Hand
DE Adopts New Curriculum
NM Task Force Proposes New Funding Formula that Boosts Education Spending
Iowa Pressing for Continued Improvements in Education
Hartford School Board Approves 4 New Schools and Considers Other Changes
Successes and Bumps in the Road for Providence Schools
San Diego School Board Begins Interviews for Superintendent Position
Springfield Schools Superintendent Seeks State Leadership Position
D.C. Council Angered at School Closing Proposal
NJ Funding Plan Being Reviewed
NJ Hoping to Pass New Funding Formula for School Aid
L.A. Superintendent Backs Away from Plan for Failing Schools
Atlanta Praised for Student Achievement Progress
Chicago Funds More Preschool and Extended Kindergarten
NYC Freeing Schools to Run Own Affairs
New Georgia Regulation Requires Administrators to Get Education Specialist’s Degree
Mississippi District Working to Hire and Retain Quality Staff
Atlanta Education Head Seeks to Have Input on State Funding
Oregon Attorney General Says Full-Day Public Kindergarten Must be Free
MA Uses Mentoring and Alternative High Schools to Reduce Dropouts
Baltimore Study Finds Principals Key to Leading School to Success
St. Louis Aiming to Get Dropouts Back in School
Trenton School District Partners with Parents to Combat Dropout Rate
New York City Academy Prepares its Education Leaders
Mississippi Superintendent of Education Focusing on Improvement of Delta School Districts
IL School Superintendents’ Pay Climbs 23 Percent in Last Five Years
New Orleans Plans on Giving Principals Power Over Budgets and Authority to Hire Their Own Teachers and Administrators
Exchange Program for U.S. and Chinese Principals Develops New Understandings
Illinois Education Head Urges Budget Implementation
Deciding Who Is A Dropout is Complicated
NJ Education Commissioner Says State Aid Tied to Quality of System
Massachusetts High-Tech CEOs Create Fund to Support Public Education
Houston Considering Rewarding Principals on Student Test Scores
Fairfax County School Board Looking for More Money
NJ Does Little to Help School Districts Share Services
MI Governor Forms Work Group to Address High School Graduation Rates
Fort Wayne Community Schools Officials Link Test Score Increase to Wallace Funded Leadership Training
Atlanta Principal Helps Turn School Around with Use of Data, Tutoring and Focus on Reading
AZ School District Restricting Committee Approves Plans
Los Angeles Uses Internet in Effort to Reduce Dropout Rate
Texas Names New Education Commissioner
Grading School Raises Question in NYC
Illinois Educators Weigh in On NCLB
New Focus on Measuring and Rewarding Principal Effectiveness
MA Board of Education Issues Curriculum Guidelines
KY Education Commissioner Looking to Work with the Business Community
Lower-Funded School Districts in Michigan to Get Extra Aid
Texas Education Agency Provides Grants to Start New Schools
Academics Partner to Analyze NYC Schools
St. Louis Schools Work to Increase Parental Involvement
RI Education Officials Looking to do More to Track Dropouts
Louisiana Investing in Pre-K Education
Michigan Adopts Challenging State-Mandated Curriculum
Springfield Superintendent Hopes to Sign New Three Year Contract
NY Approves Program to Offer College Courses to Potential High School Dropouts
AZ Faces Ballot Questions over School District Unification
KY Board of Education Moving Forward in Hunt for State’s Education Chief
Three Finalists for MA Education Commissioner Position
CT District Embracing Data in Schools
Mississippi Education Leaders Look at Funding for At-Risk Students
Oregon K-12 Education Budget Rises With Focus on Improvement
New Orleans May Hand Out Bonuses to Teachers and Principals
Michigan Educators Pushing Legislature to Raise Dropout Age
NJ Lawmakers Considering New Formula for School Financing
How States Can Build Leadership Systems
Illinois Legislators Approve School Funding Bill
Arizona Program Encourages Dual Enrollment
Louisiana Pre-K Program Showing Results
Mississippi Taking Steps to Improve School Leadership
Springfield, IL Facing Decisions about Facilities
NJ Implements Performance Assessment as Part of State Test
Texas Considering Overhaul of State Curriculum
AZ High Schools to Require More Math and Science
DC School Chancellor Wants Authority to Fire Teachers
MA Governor Has Limited influence on Selection of K-12 Commissioner
New Jersey Legislature Planning to Focus on School Funding
FL Board of Education Chooses Eric Smith as Education Commissioner
Some IL Districts Will Receive Less State Aid
Report Shows Progress for Kentucky School
Educational Leadership Crucial for School and Student Success
MA Finding that Longer School Days Increase Test Scores
Providence Working to Meet New State Graduation Requirement
Washington D.C. Database Will Track Students Pre-K to College Graduation
D.C. Council Advances Bill to Give School Chancellor Firing Power
Georgia Engages Community Leaders as Graduation Coaches
Proposal in AZ Increases Math and Science Graduation Requirements
Kentucky Schools’ New Chief Touts Experience
KY Board of Education Picks Semifinalists for Commissioner Position
CT Board of Education Considering Increasing Graduation Requirements
Hartford School Board Approves Plan to Overhaul Schools
Pittsburgh Weighing Grade 6-12 Schools
Rural GA Schools Likely Will Have to Spend 65% Of Revenue on Classroom Instruction
NYC Mayor Considering Student Incentives to Reward High Performance
Rhode Island Leaders Discuss Development of Fair School Funding
Portland, OR Hires New Superintendent
Eleven Months into Job as Superintendent, L.A.’s BrewerHasn’t Made Many Changes
Computer Simulations Help Train Principals as Instructional Leaders
Atlanta Superintendent Recognizes Progress Made, But Still Facing Challenges
AZ Educators and Business Leaders Support Increased Graduation Requirements
School District in OR Embracing New Tax to Fund Projects
Corzine Plan to Revamp School Aid Funding in NJ
Texas Considering Adopting Tougher College Readiness Standards
KY Board of Education Looking for Tougher Cost Controls
Georgia Administrators Waiting for School Funding Lawsuit to Go to Court
Richmond, VA School Board Looking into Universal Pre-K
NJ Governor Proposing New School Financing Formula
Detroit Superintendent Unveils Plans to Improve Instruction
2007 Second Quarter
New R.I. Graduation Formula May Create Divide in City Schools
States Making Progress towards Consistent Graduation Goals
2007 Third Quarter
Vallas Has Plan for Renewal of New Orleans Schools
Arizona Top Ranking Principals to Mentor Peers
Kentucky Still Searching for New Commissioner of Education
Increasing Number of Urban Mayors Taking Control of Schools
Survey Provides Insights into Eugene Students’ Feelings about Teachers and Curriculum
Mayor of Washington, DC Has a Vision for Education
Chicago’s 171 New Education Leaders Go to Work After Intensive Training
VA Plans on Offering Preschool to 30 Percent of 4-Year-Old by 2012
New Mexico Governor Cites Study in Push to Expand Pre-K Programs
New Orleans Superintendent Vallas Puts Team to Work
DC School Reorganization Plan Increases Strength and Numbers
AZ Takes First Step to Increase Graduation Requirements
Finalists to be Named in October for KY Education Commissioner Position
Process Underway for ‘Super’ Superintendents in NJ
MA Governor Picks Paul Reville to Lead State Board of Education
Los Angeles Mayor Close to Schools Deal
Kansas Governor Promotes Early Education
School Turnaround Underway in Two Atlanta High Schools
Georgia Increases Graduation Requirements
NYC Schools Chancellor Releases Financing Figures
Businessman Gets Hands-on Educational Experience in Hartford
RI High Schools Required to Create More Personal Environment to Improve Graduation Rates and Learning
Kentucky School Board Votes to Keep Interim Education Commissioner in Place
Delaware Announces 10 Schools Picked to Pilot ‘Vision’ Reforms
L.A. Mayor to Announce Partnership that Provides Him With Authority over Some Schools
NJ High School Asks Students to Pick a Major, Echoing National Trend
MA Education Board Seeks Input on Search for New Education Commissioner
Los Angeles Mayor Spent Millions On School Board Races
VA Governor Puts Education on 2008 Legislative Agenda
Number of MA Schools Meeting Federal Standards Increases
Chicago School CEO May Ask for Tax Hike of State Legislation Fails
Dallas Superintendent Making Changes in Quest for Academic Improvement
Kansas Group Seeks to Strengthen Education Leadership
Pittsburgh Hires Chief of High School Reform
Delaware Parent Leadership Institute Part of Vision for School Reform
Louisiana Recognized for Progress Made in Narrowing Achievement Gap
Rhee to Be Highest-Paid School Head in D.C. Area
D.C. Council Approves Rhee as Chief
Illinois New State Superintendent Faces Pressing Challenges
Fort Wayne Superintendent Awarded For Leadership
Georgia State Board of Education Makes NCLB Recommendations
New York City Wins Broad Prize
Long Beach a Model for Districts Seeking to Build on Their Reform Efforts
D.C. Schools Chancellor Seeks Authority to Terminate Employees
The Business of Finding a Superintendent
RI Legislature Approved 91 Education Bills as Expected Aid Drops
Louisiana Superintendent Calls for Major Reforms: Says Ingredients Include “Great Leadership and Great Community.”
Schools Using Private Donors to Make Ends Meet
Delaware Department of Education Receives $1.5 Million Grant for School Leadership Work
High Schools in NJ and Around Country Asking Students to Pick a Major
Fort Wayne Readies for Full-Day Kindergarten
Study Finds Some States Lagging on Graduation Rates
Atlanta Focuses on Freshmen to Increase Odds of Graduation Success
New Jefferson County Superintendent Fills First Day with Meetings
New Orleans Aims to ‘Start from Scratch’ with New Principals
Michigan School Data Shows Positives
MA More than Doubles Number of Schools with an Extended Day
Two New Jersey School Districts Gain Some Local Control
Eugene Schools District Looking to Hear from Public on Future of Schools
Louisiana Addressing Dropouts with New Program
Conference Focuses on School Boards’ Effect on Student Learning
Legislation to Revamp California School Funding System
CT Education Chief Calls for Reading Summit
JCPS Considers Single Schedule for High Schools
Austin Trying to Make Transition to Middle School Smoother
NY Tightens Link between Spending and Achievement
School Year Begins in NYC with Changes for System and Principals
MA Names Acting Commissioner of Education
Baton Rouge Schools Focus on 9th Graders and Research to Curb Dropout Rate
Pre-K Issue on the Agenda of KY Educators and Legislators
VA Governor Selling his Pre-K Plan
Oregon Education Officials to Attend Education Leadership Seminar at Harvard
AZ School Leaders Discuss Goals and Partnerships
State Board of Education Members Visit Schools in Louisville
Full-Day Kindergarten Launches in Arizona
New Mexico School Officials Learning More about AYP
CT Districts Find that Hiring Good Superintendents is Difficult
Pittsburgh Hires Chief of High School Reform
New Jersey Superintendents’ Pay Continues to Rise
Maine Administrators Prepare for School System Consolidation
Hartford Superintendent Plans Turnaround for Low Performing High Schools
Ohio Education Leaders Fight for “High Quality Education as a Fundamental Right”
Springfield’s New Personnel Chief Brings New Perspective
Eugene Schools Addressing Transition to High School
Baltimore Schools Find that Teachers and Programs Key to Student Success
RI Districts Prepare for Changes to Diploma Criteria
AZ Districts Finding it Difficult to Recruit and Retain Superintendents
Trenton School Board Faces Challenges
Virginia Superintendent Promotes Regional Collaboration
Selecting v. Electing School Board Issue Emerging in Richmond
L.A. Schools Superintendent Blasts Culture of Low Expectations
JCPS School Board Hears Arguments For and Against Schedule Change
GA Board of Education Set to Approve Tough Graduation Requirements
Tucson Plans to Improve Accountably and Raise Standards District-wide
Michigan’s Schools Feel Squeezed by Budget Uncertainty
Arizona Commission Considers Merging Phoenix School Districts
Trenton Mayor Expected Complete Overhaul of Schools
NYC Survey Reveals Student Attitudes, Parental Goals, and Teacher Mistrust
Finding Principals Get Tougher in Houston
Researcher Finds that Principals Have Huge Impact on Student Achievement
JCPS Schools Celebrate Meeting NCLB Goals
Bridgeport Finalist for Broad Prize
TFA Partners with Chicago to Train Aspiring Principals
Possible IL Budget Includes $600 Million Education Increase
NYC Schools Anticipating Reaction from School Report Cards
New Boston Schools Superintendent Stresses Equity and Excellence
D.C. Schools Chief Vows to Change Governance Culture
Judge to Rule on Kansas School Funding
Iowa Awarded Grant to Fund Training for School Leaders
New Seattle Superintendent Starts Work on Improving District
Kentucky Plans to Have New Education Commissioner by Fall
Texas School District Considers 4-Day Week to Curb Costs
Oregon Leaders Seek to Provide Research Based Mentoring to Educators
New Orleans Education Leaders Fighting to Repair and Rebuild Schools
Hartford Superintendent Plans Overhaul of Four Schools
Atlanta Superintendent Earns Bonus
Delaware Announces Schools Taking Part in Leadership Training
New Seattle School Superintendent Ready to Lead
Florida Counties Differ in Amounts Spent on Administration
VA Governor Targets Preschool as Lever for Improvement
Texas Governor Appoints New Head of State Board of Education
Ohio Schools to Receive Report Cards
Community Effort to Turnaround Newark School
Cuts Prompt Fears of Rise in Dropouts in MA
Acting D.C. Schools Chancellor Receives Praise Before Council
Jefferson County’s New Superintendent Says District has a “Lot of Strengths”
Connecticut Invests in East Hartford Education
Georgia Dropout Rate Declining
NYC Plans on Spending $5 Million on Low-Performing Middle Schools, Including Professional Development for Principals
St. Louis Schools CEO Crafting Strategy for Improvement Through His Own Learning
Albuquerque Principal Teaches Parents to Raise Student Success
Education Scholars Looking Outside Field for School Turnaround Ideas
LAUSD Superintendent Calls Education and Community Leaders to Reform Summit
New Jersey Data System to Track Students across Schools and Districts
Chair of KY Board of Education Impressed with Commissioner Candidates
Nationwide Survey of Superintendents Find that they Feel Pressure from NCLB and Tend to be Satisfied in Jobs
TX Legislation Seeks to Decrease Dropout Rate by Giving Students an Extra Five Years
Kentucky Report Tracks Students through Education Pipeline
Fairfax School District Ranks High in Graduation Rate Study
Kansas Education Commissioner Brings Classroom Experience
Daeschner Ready to Lead Illinois School District
New York City Schools Focus New Aid on Reducing Class Size
Texas Education Policy Board to Provide Research to Lawmakers and School Boards
2008 First Quarter
Arizona Study Recommends Advancing Students by Skill Level, Not Grade Levels
Interview with 2008 Principal of the Year
Massachusetts Governor Proposes Longterm Systemic Education Reforms
Michigan’s Governor Seeks Smaller Schools
Schools Adjusting School Schedule to Squeeze in More Learning
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Raising Mandatory School Attendance Age
Iowa Follows “Model Core Curriculum” Path with Statewide Standards.
New York City Council Holds Hearings on Mayor’s Control of Public Schools
Compromise Reached by TX Board of Education on Curriculum Standards
Chicago Families Upset About School Closings Plan
Fort Wayne Community School Adopts New Goals
Cuts May be Necessary in Boston Due to Budget Shortfall
Phoenix Schools Competing for Kindergarteners
Louisiana Superintendent Discusses Need for Changes
Plan for All-Day Kindergarten Gaining Steam in Michigan
RI School Financing Formula Faces Uncertain Future
NYC Approves Tougher Eight-Grade Promotion Policy
Audit of Providence Schools Will Focus on Curriculum
Governors Seeking Larger Role in Shaping Education Policy
Providence Superintendent Has More He Wants to Accomplish
Decision to Be Made About Control Over Providence High School
Gov. Patrick Plans $368 Million Increase in MA School Spending
New Philadelphia Schools CEO Plans Changes
School Reorganization Continues in Eugene
GA Lawmakers Pump Extra $140 Million into Education
AZ Legislature Considering Bill to Put State in Charge of Failing Districts
Finalists Narrowed for CEO Position for Philadelphia School District
Hartford School Board Approves Changes at Three Schools
Louisiana School Board Asks Lawmakers for Increase in Aid
Pennsylvania Tracking Student Growth
New Program for Ten States Eases NCLB
High Cost for Quality Schools in RI
Illinois District Will Use SAMs to Help Fill Administrative Needs
New York City Proposes Changes in its System of Grading Schools
Concern That KY Budget Will Harm Education
Massachusetts Districts Considering Longer School Days
Chicago Public School to Fire 200 Teachers and 7 Principals to Reform Under-Performing Schools
NJ Releases Proposed School Aid Figures
Chicago Targeting Dropout Problem
Arizona Bill Would Require School Board Members Receive Training
NYC Charter School Planning on Paying Teachers Higher Salary than Principal
TX Districts Face Challenge of Principal Retention
Virginia Launches Effort to Boost Math and Science Education
Texas Lawmakers Debate Accountability for School Board Members
KY House Committee Approves Bill Giving Jefferson County Superintendent More Hiring Power
New Jersey Schools Prepare for New Funding Formula
Eight RI Districts Fail to Meet More Rigorous Graduation Requirements
School Administration Manager Initiative Helps Principals Focus on Instruction
MA Names Reville as Education Secretary
Michigan May Consider Full-Day Kindergarten
Urban High Schools Working to Prepare Students for College
Louisiana to Focus on Reading and Math Skills in School Improvement Effort
Michigan Focusing on Implementation of Graduation Rules
RI’s Reliance on Property Taxes to Pay for Schools Grows
NYC Overhauls Way Principals are Selected and Evaluated
VAL-ED Assessment to Measure Principal Leadership Behaviors Ready for Field Testing
RI Students Have Improved on State Tests
Indiana Schools Launch New Programs to Combat Dropout Rates
Boston Superintendent Outlines Vision for Schools
TX Committee on High School Dropouts Reject Voucher Plan
RI Commissioner of Education Want Role in Selection on New Providence Superintendent
D.C. Chancellor Working to Establish Culture of Accountability
Chicago Schools Chief Planning Public Boarding School Pilot for 2009
RI Withholds Approval of Providence’s New Graduation Requirements
CA School Superintendent Focuses on Closing Racial Achievement Gap
Philadelphia Hires Ackerman as School CEO
Instructional Leadership a Priority for California School District
State Data Gives Unclear Picture of Graduation Rates
Fairfax County Resident Speak Out On Budget Issues
Cuts in Rhode Island Budget May Slow School Reforms
Recent Focus on Educational Leaders Calls for an Expanded Knowledge Base
Louisiana Students May Have Several Options for High School Diploma
AZ Lawmakers Considering Bill That Gives State Power to Take Over School Districts
NYC Principals Unhappy With Budget Cuts
Education Commissioner Tells KY Governor That Budget Cuts Would Be Devastating
Eugene School Board Closer to Decisions on Closures, Relocations and Policy Changes
U.S. Department of Education Unveils Data ‘Dashboards’ for Every State
NYC Experimenting By Measuring Teachers by Test Scores
Acting Philadelphia Schools CEO Contender for RI Position
New Mexico House Education Committee Passes New School Funding Formula
New Mexico Set to Enact Tougher Standards for High School Graduation
Fairfax School Board Approved Spending Plan
Michigan Governor Increases K-12 Funding in Announced Budget
Economic Instability Putting Schools in Tough Financial Position
MA House of Representative Approves Cabinet-Level Secretary Bill
Students, Teachers, and Parents Adjust to RI Graduation Requirements
Pennsylvania Board of Education Approves Increase in High School Graduation Requirements
San Diego School Board Focusing on Terry Grier as Pick for Superintendent
Study Finds that Michigan is Making Progress in Preparing Students for College and Work
CT Seeks Input on New High School Standards
Illinois Governor Offers Schools New Student Assessment Program
CT Education Commissioner Outlines Plan to Reshape Secondary School Education
New Mexico Education Secretary Testifies that Schools are Improving
Miami Superintendent Proposes Specialty Program Expansion
St. Louis May Close Eight Schools
Revisions Made to ISLLC Standards for School Leaders
Increase in Math Scores for New Jersey Students
Less Aid for NYC Schools Than Promised
Conversation: The New World of Educational Philanthropy
KY Senate Education Committee Passes Measures Aimed an Improving Achievement
Voters Will Decide Mega District Question in Phoenix
Massachusetts Names Mitchell Dan Chester as Commissioner of Education
Need For Efficiency Ending Tradition of Neighborhood Schools
Louisiana Superintendent Believes New Support Will Show Results
Illinois House Committee Approves Bill to Strip Governor of Power Over School Board
Springfield School Board Budget Committee Taking a Close Look at Finances
New York City Leadership Academy Graduate Brings Changes to School
MA Board of Education Votes to Raise Minimum 4 Year Graduation Rate
Enrollments May Increase in Eugene Small Schools
Personnel Costs Increase School Budgets in RI Districts
RI Education Commissioner Urges Providence to Approve Budget
Jefferson County Superintendent Proposes Changes to Raise Achievement in Math, Science and Social Studies
NJ Board of Education Votes to Keep Alternative High School Exit Exam
Dallas Considering Making High Schools Themed Career Academies
Providence Looking for New School Leadership
Academy for Aspiring Principals in Houston to Provide Hands-On Training
Report: Oregon High School Standards Lack in Rigor
Fairfax County Considers Tax Increase to Avoid Cost Saving Measures at Schools
Recent Focus on Educational Leaders Calls for an Expanded Knowledge Base
Teachers and Administrators Prepare for School Redesigns
GA. Governor Announces $14M Plan to Improve Parental Involvement
Giving Students More Time to Graduate Alters Schools’ Ratings
Ohio Governor Outlines Plan to Allow High School Students to Take College Credits
KY Districts Bracing for Cuts in Teacher Development, Textbooks and After-School Programs
Enrollment Rises in Many Oregon Schools
School Districts Exploring Single-Sex Public Education
Iowa Lawmakers Considering Raising Dropout Age to 18
Support for Michigan Plan for Small Schools
Authority of State School Boards Eroding Nationwide
Montgomery County Divides District to Address Achievement Gap
Hartford Planning All-Boys School for Fall 2008
Percentage of Money Spent in Arizona Classrooms Shrinking
New Grant Targets Jefferson Parish High School Students at Risk for Dropping Out
MA Board of Education Approves Commissioner’s Salary
Chicago Planning 6 New Schools to Boost Student Performance
Podcast: Illinois School Leader Preparation Task Force Information
Providence School Chief Resigns
NJ Governor Declares Commitment to Education
NJ Funding Plan Will Face Court Scrutiny
Improvement Needed to Keep Louisiana Schools Put of Recovery District
School Districts Experiment with Incentives for Students
AZ Schools Chief Asks Teachers How to Make Improvements
Incoming Massachusetts Education Commissioner Outlines Priorities
California Announces Plan to Assist 96 Districts
Sweeping Overhaul Proposed for Chicago’s Failing Schools
Racial Gap in Test Scores Shrinking in Springfield
Eugene School Board Gives Russell’s Goals an