EdWeek Update: Higher Ed. Assesses Training of Teachers for Common Core

[Howard Hartman]

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	TODAY'S TOP STORY Higher Ed. Assesses Training of Teachers for Common Core Illinois' public and private colleges begin the task of gauging their efforts to train teachers to meet the standards' goals. 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! BUDGET AND FINANCE Tax Credit Strategy Fuels Private School Choice Push Backers say tax credits offer fewer legal red flags than traditional vouchers and could save states and districts cash. View more Budget and Finance stories from Education Week. TODAY'S MUST-READ Commentary Pop Quiz on Testing FairTest's Lisa Guisbond creates her own multiple-choice exam to raise larger questions about high-stakes testing. Preview by clicking headline, or subscribe for full access. MORE NEWS Obama to Halt Deportation of Illegal Immigrant Youths (June 15, 2012, Associated Press) Math Performance Linked to Child's Weight, Study Finds (June 14, 2012, Schooled in Sports Blog) National PTA to Hear From 'Too Much Homework' Coalition (June 14, 2012, K-12 Parents and the Public Blog) Study: Early Spatial Learning Promotes Math Competency (June 14, 2012, Early Years Blog) Former Bush Administration Official Moves to Charter Schools Group (June 14, 2012, Charters & Choice Blog) Alabama Intervenes in Birmingham District (June 15, 2012, District Dossier Blog) Rural Community College Students Break 'Brain Drain' Stereotype (June 15, 2012, Rural Education Blog) College Talk: Certificates Are Hot (June 14, 2012, Curriculum Matters Blog) MORE VIEWS Obama and Romney on Education Policy: Part II (June 14, 2012, Top Performers Blog) John Henry Is Not a Role Model: Four Tips for Edu-Leaders (June 15, 2012, Rick Hess Straight Up Blog) The Home Library Effect: Transforming At-Risk Readers (June 12, 2012, Teacher) Education Inc. (June 15, 2012, Walt Gardner's Reality Check Blog) Do We Know How to Teach Highly Able Learners? (June 15, 2012, Finding Common Ground Blog) OUR COMMUNITY Comment of the Day We can try to teach reading 'strategies' until we're blue in the face, but there is no substitute for time spent actually reading. —MRM • View this comment and respond. Weekly Forum Discussion Teachers' Value in Society An Education Week reader poses this question: "How can our professional educators increase their social value as a whole, or is it impossible in our current education system?" • Share your thoughts. Follow EdWeek on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news and insight.		TITLE IX AT 40 Title IX: How Far Have We Come Title IX turns 40 this month. Since its passage in 1972, the law has spawned many changes. But most experts and educators say—and the data confirm—that gender equality has yet to be achieved. In this collection, Education Week examines the landmark federal law’s history, progress, and remaining barriers. • See our full coverage. MOST POPULAR STORIES 1. The Home Library Effect: Transforming At-Risk Readers 2. 'Why Flipped Classrooms Are Here to Stay' 3. Title IX: New Opportunities for Girls, But Gender Gap Remains 4. Commentary: Pop Quiz on Testing 5. State EdWatch Blog: Wilhoit to Step Down as Head of CCSSO 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. Search Education Jobs + Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Tacoma School District, Tacoma, WA + K-12 Teachers and Administrators The International Educator, Multiple Locations + Turnaround Principal, Elementary Teacher T'siya Day School, Zia Pueblo, NM + $125,000 Salary for Master Middle School Teachers The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, New York, NY 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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