EdWeek Update: Astronaut Sally Ride, a Leader in STEM Education, Dies at 61

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	TODAY'S TOP STORY Marketplace K-12 Blog News Corp. Ed. Division Moves Into K-12 Curriculum News Corporation jump-started its education division Monday, unveiling Amplify, a new brand for its education business that will include software products and curriculum development. For more stories, visit Education Week's homepage. Advertisement What are 8 keys to schoolwide math success? Small Steps, Big Changes helps you and your staff set goals, create a culture of mathematical thinking, and translate high-level standards such as Common Core into effective classroom practice. Includes examples from diverse schools across the country. Preview the entire book online! TODAY'S COMMENTARY The SAT Needs to Be Harder A more challenging college-entrance exam is essential in order to capture the academic abilities of our most talented students, argues Jonathan Wai. View more Commentaries from Education Week. Follow Education Week Commentary @EdWeekComm TODAY'S MUST-READ Districts Push for Texts Aligned to Common Core More than 30 districts are flexing their buying power to demand classroom materials geared to common standards. Preview by clicking headline, or subscribe for full access. MORE NEWS Astronaut Sally Ride, a Leader in STEM Education, Dies at 61 (July 24, 2012, Curriculum Matters Blog) Ed. Dept.: Most Automatic Cuts Wouldn't Affect Coming School Year (July 23, 2012, Politics K-12 Blog) Appeals Court Rejects Use of Church for Public School Graduation (July 24, 2012, The School Law Blog) Judge Sides With Parents on Calif. 'Trigger' Proposal (July 23, 2012, Charters & Choice Blog) Rhee 'Olympics' Ad Sports a Questionable Message (July 23, 2012, Teaching Now Blog) Survey Respondents Doubt Common Tests Will Be Ready On Time (July 23, 2012, Curriculum Matters Blog) Rural Schools Found More Likely to Have Beginning Teachers (July 23, 2012, Rural Education Blog) Birmingham, Ala., Schools Spiral Into Disarray (July 23, 2012, District Dossier Blog) MORE VIEWS What Sequestration Means to Students (July 24, 2012, Transforming Learning Blog) Finding the Right 'Grain Size' for Standardization (July 22, 2012, On Performance Blog) Instant Resources: The Importance of Media Literacy (July 23, 2012, Finding Common Ground Blog) Dan Rather Outspoken on Education (July 24, 2012, Global Learning Blog) Teacher-Led PD: Overturn the Narrative, Create Something Beautiful (July 23, 2012, EdTech Researcher Blog) OUR COMMUNITY Comment of the Day There is empowerment in sharing our voices online. There is empowerment in making our teaching public. We need to tell our stories and create the narrative of education we want, or others will do it for us. —david loitz • View this comment and respond. Weekly Forum Discussion Special Educators' Role in Curricular Decisionmaking User students1st, a special educator, laments that he or she is expected to assist students in the classroom, but is ignored when it comes to determining what's being taught. Have you noticed a similar dynamic in your school? Do leaders consult special educators enough when making schoolwide decisions? • Share your thoughts. Follow EdWeek on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news and insight.		WEBINAR TODAY Transitioning to a Weighted Student-Funding Formula Today at 2 p.m. ET Boston is the latest district to switch to a "weighted student formula" to fund its schools. Under that system, money is distributed to schools based on the needs of the students they enroll, rather than overall enrollment. Join Boston school officials to learn how the first year went under the new formula and what challenges lie ahead. Register now. MOST POPULAR STORIES 1. Job Roles Shifting for Districts' Central Offices 2. Teach For America Fails 21st-Century Test (John Wilson Unleashed Blog) 3. Common-Core Writers Issue Math 'Publishers' Criteria' (Curriculum Matters Blog) 4. Dialogue With the Gates Foundation: How Do We Build the Teaching Profession? (Living in Dialogue Blog) 5. Let's Get Rid of Subs (Teacher in a Strange Land Blog) Some stories may require subscription. Education Week Events Transitioning to a Weighted Student-Funding Formula Webinar July 24, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. Math Practices and the Common Core Webinar July 26, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. Sponsored by: DreamBox Learning Changing Mindsets, Motivating Students Webinar Aug. 14, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. Search Education Jobs + Elementary School Teacher Success Academy Charter Schools, New York, NY + Literacy Consultant / Professional Developer Consultant Children's Literacy Initiative, Newark, NJ 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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