EdWeek Update: Evaluations Key to State Chances for NCLB Waivers

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	TODAY'S TOP STORY Evaluations Key to State Chances for NCLB Waivers Some states have functioning systems for rating teachers that are included in their NCLB waiver requests, while others provide only sketchy details. For more stories, visit Education Week's homepage. Advertisement SCIENCE National Park Service Expanding Reach Into STEM The federal agency plans to expand programs for a quarter of America's students via field trips, teacher training, and more partnerships. View more Science stories from Education Week. Advertisement The cure for shallow classroom discussions. Academic Conversations gives you the structures you need to foster quality conversations in language arts, social studies, science, and other subjects. Students will develop critical skills for exploring an important question, idea, or topic. Preview the entire book! TODAY'S MUST-READ Guidance on Race-Based Factors Gets Polarized Response Civil rights advocates and affirmative action opponents are split on the Obama administration's view of race-conscious policies in education. Preview by clicking headline, or subscribe for full access. MORE NEWS Florida Charter Schools: Big Money, Little Oversight (December 12, 2011, McClatchy-Tribune) Colo. Loses Latest Round in School Funding Lawsuit (December 12, 2011, Associated Press) How Are States Addressing Autism? With Money, Training, and More (December 12, 2011, On Special Education Blog) Wis. School Districts Move Toward Merit Pay for Teachers (December 12, 2011, McClatchy-Tribune) Romney Hits Gingrich on Child Labor Law Stance (December 12, 2011, Politics K-12 Blog) ELL Services Under Federal Review in 11 Districts (December 12, 2011, Learning the Language Blog) Report Shows Dual Enrollment Best When on College Campus (December 12, 2011, College Bound Blog) Lawmaker Aims to Abolish Middle School Phys. Ed. Requirement (December 12, 2011, Schooled in Sports Blog) MORE VIEWS Tearing Down Education Piece by Piece (December 10, 2011, Finding Common Ground Blog) What About History Education? (December 12, 2011, Walt Gardner's Reality Check Blog) Can We Identify a Principled, Limited Federal Edu-Role? (December 12, 2011, Rick Hess Staight Up Blog) Controlling Teacher, Out of Control Classroom (December 10, 2011, Coach G's Teaching Tips Blog) Researching Classroom Realities (December 12, 2011, Sputnik Blog) OUR COMMUNITY Comment of the Day In schools, stability is the highest value. Those of us who like innovation and change are treated like flakes or felons by our colleagues and principals. —Sarah Lorenz • View this comment and respond. Weekly Forum Discussion Advice for an International Educator A Peace Corps volunteer teaching English in Bulgaria is compiling resources for a book on teacher training. "I am looking to create a simple, clear introduction to different learning theories and techniques," writes a reader. Any advice? • Join the discussion. Follow EdWeek on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news and insight.		WEBINAR TOMORROW Making Principal Evaluations Count Tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET Principals are often subjected to evaluations that don’t measure the skills that effective school leaders should have. Join us as representatives from the National Association of Elementary School Principals and Johns Hopkins University discuss research into the current state of principal evaluations, and how they believe these instruments can be improved. Register now. MOST POPULAR STORIES 1. Bad Online Behavior Jeopardizes Students' College Plans 2. Making Parent Involvement a Two-Way Street 3. Guidance on Race-Based Factors Gets Polarized Response 4. Curriculum Matters Blog: Most Teachers See the Curriculum Narrowing, Survey Finds 5. Better Teachers, Common Curriculum Are Hallmarks of Finnish Schools Some stories may require subscription. Education Week Events Making Principal Evaluations Count Webinar Dec. 13, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register now. Search Education Jobs + Superintendent Lake Bluff School District 65, Lake Bluff, MI + Principal, American Section Modern English School, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt + Multiple Positions --, Chesterfield, VA 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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