EdWeek Update: Q&A: Khan Academy Creator Talks About K-12 Innovation

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	TODAY'S TOP STORY States Face Virtual School Financing Challenges Funding models for state-sponsored virtual schools vary widely, but e-learning experts are trying to identify what works best. • Examining the Florida Virtual School • Full Report: Technology Counts 2012 For more stories, visit Education Week's homepage. Advertisement Spot strengths others can't see For teachers, using mCLASS Beacon is like having superpowers. With our standards-based learning map, you can clearly see where your students are making progress, and help them continuously improve. See how mCLASS Beacon gives educators superpowers. TODAY'S COMMENTARY Fostering a Holistic Path to College Students who aren't developmentally ready to set and achieve the goal of a college education need support within schools and beyond, Mandy Savitz-Romer and Suzanne M. Bouffard write. View more Commentaries from Education Week. Follow Education Week Commentary @EdWeekComm Advertisement ACCELERATING INNOVATION Q&A: Khan Academy Creator Talks About K-12 Innovation In an interview with Education Week, Sal Khan addresses the "flipped classroom," customized learning, and the road ahead for teachers. • Q&A: Ed. Dept. Innovation Chief Articulates Federal Role • Startl Co-Founder Details Startup Strategies View more from the Accelerating Innovation special report. TODAY'S MUST-READ Data Reveal Disparities in Schools' Restraint Use New statistics show that students with disabilities and black students are most likely to be restrained or isolated in school. Preview by clicking headline, or subscribe for full access. MORE NEWS Suit Filed vs. District That Asked for Student's Facebook Login (March 13, 2012, Digital Education Blog) GOP Takes Aim at Teachers Accused of Sexual Misconduct (March 14, 2012, McClatchy-Tribune) New Guidelines Aim to Improve Teaching of Civil Rights History (March 13, 2012, Curriculum Matters Blog) Live From SXSW: Best Practices for Game-Design Curriculum (March 13, 2012, Marketplace K-12 Blog) Report on Necessity of Restraints Is 'Reckless,' Advocates Say (March 13, 2012, On Special Education Blog) S.D. Governor Signs Bill on Teacher Bonuses (March 13, 2012, Associated Press) 2011 Was Major Investment Year for Walton Family Foundation (March 13, 2012, District Dossier Blog) Depp, Streep Join Call to Lower 'Bully' Rating (March 14, 2012, Associated Press) MORE VIEWS Time to End Public Subsidies of AERA (March 14, 2012, Rick Hess Straight Up Blog) What Principals Look For in a Prospective Teacher (March 13, 2012, Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo Blog) It's All About Advertising (March 13, 2012, Teacher in a Strange Land Blog) Parsing the Racial Discipline Data (March 14, 2012, Walt Gardner's Reality Check Blog) New York Reformers Show Their True Colors (March 13, 2012, Living in Dialogue Blog) OUR COMMUNITY Comment of the Day Urban kids have resented self-congratulating, condescending educators since the beginning of public education. It's not limited to TFA. —Sherrie273 • View this comment and respond. Weekly Forum Discussion Virtual School Accountability How would you like to see districts and states measure the quality of virtual schools? What accountability measures do you consider a necessity? • Share your thoughts. Follow EdWeek on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news and insight.		WEBINAR TOMORROW Differentiation: Moving Away From One Size Fits All March 15, 2012 2 p.m. ET Students use technology to customize many aspects of their lives, and schools are now finding technology can also help teachers customize, or differentiate, instruction for each student. This allows teachers to be more efficient in collecting data about how a student is learning and can permit a student to access information in ways that are best suited to their individual strengths and weaknesses. Register now. MOST POPULAR STORIES 1. Bridging Differences Blog: Why Are Teachers So Upset? 2. Parent, Community Groups Pressed to Fill K-12 Budget Gaps 3. Finding Common Ground Blog: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing: The Issue of Retention 4. End-Game Remains on N.Y. State Teacher Evaluations 5. Data Reveal Disparities in Schools' Use of Restraints Some stories may require subscription. Education Week Events Differentiation: Moving Away from One Size Fits All Webinar March 15, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. Sponsored by: DYMO/Mimio The District Goes Digital: Leveraging Online Learning for Broader Student Achievement Sponsor Webinar March 20, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. Content Provided by: K12 Inc. Learning to Identify and Understand K-12 Innovation Chat March 23, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Sign up for e-mail reminder. Sponsored by: Blackboard K-12 Bringing the Community to Schools Webinar March 27, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. Beyond Seat-Time Requirements Webinar March 29, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. 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