EdWeek Update: Title IX: New Opportunities for Girls, But Gender Gap Remains

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	TODAY'S TOP STORY Title IX: New Opportunities for Girls, But Gender Gap Remains More K-12 girls than ever are involved in sports since passage of the 1972 law, but the gap between boys and girls remains huge. • Timeline: A History of Title IX • Full Coverage: Title IX Turns 40 For more stories, visit Education Week's homepage. Advertisement What Every Middle School Teacher Needs to Know About Reading Tests saves valuable time and helps you empower your students without sacrificing high-quality instruction. You'll get strategies and activities for mastering test items across all of the commonly assessed reading standards. Preview the entire book online! TODAY'S COMMENTARY Pop Quiz on Testing FairTest's Lisa Guisbond creates her own multiple-choice exam to raise larger questions about high-stakes testing. View more Commentaries from Education Week. Follow Education Week Commentary @EdWeekComm TODAY'S MUST-READ N.J. District's Preschool Programs Draw Latinos Nationally, Hispanics are less likely than some other U.S. population groups to enroll their children in preschool. Not so in Perth Amboy. Preview by clicking headline, or subscribe for full access. MORE NEWS Advocates: Don't Call Teachers-in-Training 'Highly Qualified' (June 14, 2012, On Special Education Blog) Wilhoit to Step Down as Head of CCSSO (June 13, 2012, State EdWatch Blog) Ohio Targets 3rd Graders for Reading Help (June 14, 2012, Associated Press) New Program Provides Opportunity for Gifted Rural Youth (June 13, 2012, Rural Education Blog) What Can K-12 Learn From Colleges' 'Pay-for-Performance' Deals (June 13, 2012, Marketplace K-12 Blog) Pop Warner to Limit Contact in Youth-Football Practices (June 13, 2012, Schooled in Sports Blog) Florida District Considers Teacher-Student Texting Ban (June 13, 2012, Digital Education Blog) Idaho Ballot Another Litmus Test for Teachers' Unions? (June 13, 2012, State EdWatch Blog) MORE VIEWS Lessons From Chinese Classrooms (June 14, 2012, Bridging Differences Blog) Shared Accountability Critical to Achieving Bottom Line in Education (June 13, 2012, K-12 Talent Manager Blog) Exploring New Models for Professional Learning (June 14, 2012, Transforming Learning Blog) Argument: Chicago Must Finish What It Started in Ed. Reform (June 13, 2012, Charting My Own Course Blog) Render Politics Unto Politicians, But Practice Unto Evidence (June 14, 2012, Sputnik Blog) OUR COMMUNITY Comment of the Day If I could create an algorithm of education truth, I'd really go to the bank. In the meantime, school ranks are useless. —Arnie • 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.		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. The Home Library Effect: Transforming At-Risk Readers 2. App Creation Inspires Student Entrepreneurs 3. Eradication of Senior Slump Remains Elusive 4. Higher Ed. Assesses Training of Teachers for Common Core 5. Obama Uses Aid, Executive Muscle to Drive Education Agenda 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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