From: "Education Week on the Web" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: EdWeek Update, Sept. 18, 2002 Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 00:43:07 -0400 (EDT)
Welcome to the EDWEEK UPDATE, brought to you by EDUCATION WEEK on the WEB--winner of the 2002 Editor and Publisher EPpy Award for Best U.S. Newspaper Service (Weekly, Community, Alternative & Free). http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a16 ***************************************************** September 18, 2002 In This Issue: * Top Stories * TalkBack * The Daily News ***************************************************** ADVERTISEMENT Data Disaggregation Tool Enables NCLB Compliance The American Productivity & Quality Center now offers APQC STARS (Standardized Test Analysis and Research System), a secure, easy-to-use, Web-based data disaggregation system. APQC STARS generates valuable reports aligned with requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a13 ***************************************************** TOP STORIES The September 18 issue of EDUCATION WEEK is now online. Read these and other stories at: http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a15 Report Relates Better Schools and Diversity Every policy decision about education--whether it's financing multibillion-dollar federal programs or simply drawing school boundaries--should be judged on whether it helps integrate students of different social and economic backgrounds, a report set for release this week declares. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a7 WorldCom Fall Imperils Ed. Tech Aid An Internet training program for educators that was adopted by 50 states and has been used by more than 180,000 teachers has been struggling for survival because of the financial free fall of its primary benefactor, WorldCom Inc. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a6 Schools at Issue in Ohio Elections for High Court Ohio voters will choose a governor and new legislators in November. But the races that may have the biggest impact on education in the Buckeye State are for two seats on the Ohio Supreme Court--and the results may determine how the state pays for its public schools for years to come. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a9 N.Y.C. Teachers' Union Designs English Curriculum As control of the New York City schools shifts to the mayor's office, the city teachers' union last week unveiled a curriculum for English/language arts designed to make the critical connection between academic standards and assessments. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a10 Opinion: The Queen of Education LouAnne Johnson, whose best-selling book My Posse Don't Do Homework was the basis for the 1995 film "Dangerous Minds," presents her regal plan for saving America's schools. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a8 **************************************************** ADVERTISEMENT Don't Miss Out--Subscribe to EDUCATION WEEK Today! 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This week's topic: Alfie Kohn on conflicting models of learning: http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a5 ***************************************************** THE DAILY NEWS Get education news from around the country in "The Daily News." Updated by 12:00 p.m., EST. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a14 This week's highlights: Education Secretary Calls Teacher Shortage Contrived From The Detroit News: September 17. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a4 Annan Pushes Girls' Education, War on AIDS From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: September 17. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a0 Public School Inc. From the St. Petersburg Times: September 16. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a3 Schools Install Internet Filters for Federal Funds From USA Today: September 16. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a1 Minority Gap Keeps MCAS Test Under Fire From the Boston Herald: September 13. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15864a64426a89281709a2 ***************************************************** ADVERTISEMENT Start Your Subscription to TEACHER MAGAZINE Today! Here's what they're saying about Teacher Magazine: "As a second year teacher, I run into daily situations that run the gamut from challenging to outright frustrating. Your publication has never failed to provide interesting and inspiring articles. I look forward to each upcoming issue." 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