EdWeek Update: Separate Reading Exams Await Elementary Teachers

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	Special Notice to Education Week Print Subscribers TODAY'S TOP STORY Separate Reading Exams Await Elementary Teachers More states are requiring teacher-candidates to take—and pass—licensing tests in reading before they can move into the classroom. For more stories, visit Education Week's homepage. Advertisement Eight Practices to Transform Teaching and Learning New from Harvard Education Press, Collaborative School Improvement argues that districts can play a powerful part in helping schools engage in inquiry-based reform. "This profoundly respectful book will focus your energies where they will have the greatest impact." — Doug Reeves Learn more! TODAY'S COMMENTARY Encouraging AP Success for All Students Increasing minority students' access to advanced coursework is crucial, writes Mary Ann Rankin. View more Commentaries from Education Week. Follow Education Week Commentary @EdWeekComm Advertisement Excerpt from Article: "Often...principals are overlooked. Two new studies examining the National Institute for School Leadership...point to the importance of school leaders. Researchers found statistically significant gains on test scores at hundreds of schools in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts..." View Article and Reports TODAY'S MUST-READ Los Angeles Hires First Social-Media Director The new position may be the first in the country dedicated solely to building and overseeing a district's social-media efforts, observers said. Preview by clicking headline, or subscribe for full access. MORE NEWS Handcuff Case Renews School Policing Debate (April 18, 2012, Associated Press) States' Waivers Weak on Extended Learning Time, Report Says (April 18, 2012, Politics K-12 Blog) Report: Ed. Companies Need Incentives for Self-Evaluation (April 16, 2012, Marketplace K-12 Blog) Researchers Propose New Indicators for School Performance (April 18, 2012, College Bound Blog) Are Private School Students Entitled to Section 504 Services? (April 17, 2012, On Special Education Blog) Did Romney Slip by Saying He'd Slash the Dept. of Ed.? (April 17, 2012, Politics K-12 Blog) Community Organizes to Save School in Philadelphia (April 17, 2012, K-12 Parents and the Public Blog) Study: Tweaking Reading Aloud Could Boost Reading Skills (April 17, 2012, Early Years Blog) MORE VIEWS Why Schools Don't Teach Innovation (April 18, 2012, Walt Gardner's Reality Check Blog) Who Will Work in the Schools of the Future? (April 18, 2012, Rick Hess Straight Up Blog) At Risk of Losing Our Creativity (April 17, 2012, Finding Common Ground Blog) Recipe for Reform: Take One Class. Stir. Repeat. (April 18, 2012, Sputnik Blog) Apartheid Education in New York City (April 17, 2012, Democracy and Education Blog) OUR COMMUNITY Comment of the Day Students are spoon-fed every little thing and not really given the opportunity to create and think outside the box. Now we want to tell them how to play outside ... Geez ... —edmccarthy • View this comment and respond. Weekly Forum Discussion Debating the Common Core's Potential In a recent Education Week Commentary, Tom Loveless expressed his skepticism that the common-core standards will have much effect on student achievement, based on experience with past standards. What impact do you expect? • Share your thoughts. Follow EdWeek on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news and insight.		WEBINAR TOMORROW What Can Be Done to Improve Teacher Satisfaction? Tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET According to the 28th annual MetLife Survey of the American Teacher, teacher job satisfaction has hit its lowest point in more than two decades. In this webinar, expert guests will outline the results of the survey and take a closer look at the data on teacher morale. Register now. MOST POPULAR STORIES 1. Bridging Differences Blog: I Don't Understand Michelle Rhee 2. Study Weighs Benefits of Organizing Recess 3. Sluggish Pace for Race to Top Spending 4. 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