EdWeek Update: GAO: Charters Enroll Lower Rates of Students With Disabilities

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	TODAY'S TOP STORY Studies Dispute Benefits of Brain Training A pair of new studies question whether exercises aimed at strengthening working memory can boost brainpower in other ways. For more stories, visit Education Week's homepage. Advertisement "A practical, inspiring guide to creating the outdoor classroom and giving children the gift of nature" (Richard Louv). Moving the Classroom Outdoors brings you the best examples from dozens of schools and nature centers across the country, complete with illustrative photos and nuts & bolts advice. Preview the entire book! TODAY'S COMMENTARY In 'Assessing' Writing, Speed Kills Will Fitzhugh of The Concord Review is skeptical about emphasizing speed in scoring student writing over understanding of content. View more Commentaries from Education Week. Follow Education Week Commentary @EdWeekComm DIPLOMAS COUNT 2012 For Many Latino Students, College Seems Out of Reach But some K-12 schools, colleges, and nonprofits are helping Hispanic students make the leap from high school to higher education. View more from this annual report, Diplomas Count 2012. TODAY'S MUST-READ NAEP Reveals Shallow Grasp of Science A first-ever national assessment of hands-on science shows that students’ understanding of concepts and applications is limited. Preview by clicking headline, or subscribe for full access. MORE NEWS GAO: Charters Enroll Lower Rates of Students With Disabilities (June 19, 2012, Charters & Choice Blog) Common Standards Released for Career and Technical Education (June 19, 2012, Curriculum Matters Blog) Obama Push on Mandatory Attendance Age Stalls in States (June 19, 2012, State EdWatch Blog) TFA Grows to 10K (June 19, 2012, Teaching Now Blog) White House Holds Summit on Online Education (June 19, 2012, Politics K-12 Blog) Benefits of Exercise Show Racial Differences (June 20, 2012, Schooled in Sports Blog) Codeacademy Raises $10M to Teach Computer Programming (June 19, 2012, Marketplace K-12 Blog) U.S. Chamber Rates States on Postsecondary Public Education (June 19, 2012, College Bound Blog) MORE VIEWS STEM: Why It Makes No Sense (June 19, 2012, Top Performers Blog) Designer of Value-Added Tests a Skeptic About Current Test Mania (June 19, 2012, Living in Dialogue Blog) Standardized Testing in the Arts? No. Please, No. (June 19, 2012, Teacher in a Strange Land Blog) Teacher Turnover Is Predictable (June 20, 2012, Walt Gardner's Reality Check Blog) The Particle Theory of Global Competence (June 19, 2012, Global Learning Blog) OUR COMMUNITY Comment of the Day Maybe if we set some common core standards for recess and lunch with some benchmark assessments, then we will just take away all of the joy of school. —jan of mi • View this comment and respond. Weekly Forum Discussion Combating the 'Summer Slide' When school's out for the summer, many students regress academically. How can educators help their students retain what they've learned? What initiatives are you aware of that have helped combat the "summer slide"? • Share your thoughts. Follow EdWeek on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news and insight.		WEBINAR TOMORROW Engaging Parents in Schools and Student Learning Tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET Many schools struggle to get parents more involved in the academic lives of their children. Our guests will discuss why engaging parents is important, how schools can improve participation, and how administrators and others can develop systems that support family and community engagement in education. Register now. MOST POPULAR STORIES 1. NAEP Reveals Shallow Grasp of Science 2. The Book Whisperer Blog: Building Up Your Book Muscle 3. Hispanic Girls Face Special Barriers on Road to College 4. Bridging Differences Blog: Should Students Wear a Galvanic Skin Response Bracelet? 5. 'Why Flipped Classrooms Are Here to Stay' Some stories may require subscription. Education Week Events Engaging Parents in Schools and Student Learning Webinar June 21, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. The Senior Slump: Strategies to Keep Students Motivated Chat June 26, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Sign up for e-mail reminder. Title IX Turns 40: What's Left to Do? Chat June 27, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Sign up for e-mail reminder. Revealing How Education Leaders Can Work Together on Common-Standards Implementation Webinar July 11, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. Sponsored by: Success for All Foundation Search Education Jobs + Elementary School Teacher Success Academy Charter Schools, New York, NY + Student Support Services Director New Heights Academy Charter School, New York City, NY + Superintendent Harrison School District, Colorado Springs, CO + Principal Stewart Elementary / Middle School, Detroit, MI CUSTOMER SERVICE • LOG IN to access registered content and make changes to your account. Forgot password? • SUBSCRIBE to Education Week in print and online. • VIEW frequently asked questions about registration, access, and the website. Still need help? Contact us.
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