EdWeek Update: Finland Rethinks Factory-Style School Buildings

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	TODAY'S TOP STORY Finland Rethinks Factory-Style School Buildings A new exhibit highlights efforts in Finland to design schools tailored to the learning needs of students and teachers. For more stories, visit Education Week's homepage. Advertisement Stop those math misconceptions! Zeroing in on Number and Operations is a series of 5 practical flipcharts (grades Pre-K-K, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, & 7-8) that fits with any math curriculum and aligns with Common Core State and NCTM Standards. Each one includes 30 modules with specific instructional strategies and activities. Click here for details! TODAY'S COMMENTARY The Value of Precollegiate Philosophy Teaching philosophy to K-12 students helps them place what they learn in a larger intellectual context, writes Anthony Holdier. View more Commentaries from Education Week. Follow Education Week Commentary @EdWeekComm TODAY'S MUST-READ Prominent Charter Networks Eye Fresh Territory Some charter school groups push to expand into new parts of the country—and even find themselves being recruited. Preview by clicking headline, or subscribe for full access. MORE NEWS Washington State and Wisconsin Approved for NCLB Waivers (July 6, 2012, Politics K-12 Blog) NEA 2012: Obama Phones It In (Literally) (July 5, 2012, Teacher Beat Blog) OCR to Investigate Wake County Discrimination Claim (July 5, 2012, Learning the Language Blog) Coalition Seeks Federal Support for 'Comprehensive' Education (July 5, 2012, Curriculum Matters Blog) N.J. Shortchanges Schools on Anti-Bullying Grants (July 6, 2012, McClatchy-Tribune) Bill Gates, Paul Allen Back Wash. State Ballot Plan (July 5, 2012, Charters & Choice Blog) Superintendent, Ed. Company Partner on 'Turnaround System' (July 5, 2012, District Dossier Blog) Tech Firms Tout Assistive Technology, Accessible Features (July 6, 2012, On Special Education Blog) MORE VIEWS The Gates Foundation's Leveraged Philanthropy: Profit vs. Humanity (July 4, 2012, Living in Dialogue Blog) Teaching Compliance (July 4, 2012, On Performance Blog) Determining Academic Merit (July 6, 2012, Walt Gardner's Reality Check Blog) Why Aren't There Any Next-Gen Learning Platforms? (July 6, 2012, Vander Ark on Innovation Blog) New Releases: Inside the K-12 Classroom (July 5, 2012, BookMarks Blog) OUR COMMUNITY Comment of the Day Obama has been openly contemptuous of public schools and teachers from day one. ... However, disregarding his open contempt, NEA is once again fully supporting him, without making any demands in return. —Calteacher • View this comment and respond. Weekly Forum Discussion How Do You Personalize Education? Keeping the student at the center of learning was one of the major themes at this year's International Society for Technology in Education conference. Have you attempted to personalize learning for your students? How so? Which tools and technologies have you found most effective? • Share your thoughts. Follow EdWeek on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news and insight.		NOMINATION FORM Leaders to Learn From Education Week is seeking innovative district leaders for a special report profiling those who have brought fresh, successful ideas to their school communities. If you know of a district-level administrator whose approaches or innovations have brought results—in any area from academics to daily operations—we want to hear from you. Fill out the nomination form. MOST POPULAR STORIES 1. Living in Dialogue Blog: The Gates Foundation's Leveraged Philanthropy: Corporate Profit Versus Humanity on Three Fronts 2. Prominent Charter Networks Eye Fresh Territory 3. Global Education: Bringing the World to Your Classroom 4. Commentary: Timed Tests and the Development of Math Anxiety 5. Curriculum Matters Blog: What's 'In' and What's 'Out' According to the Common Standards Some stories may require subscription. Education Week Events 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 Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness Sponsor Webinar July 12, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. Content Provided by: The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University Transitioning to a Weighted Student-Funding Formula Webinar July 24, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. Search Education Jobs + Elementary School Teacher Success Academy Charter Schools, New York, NY + Lower School Principal The American School in London, London, United Kingdom + HEAD OF SCHOOL Carrollwood Day School, Tampa, FL + SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS DUBUQUE, IOWA Dubuque Community School District, Dubuque, IA 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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