According to reporting completed by Connecticut school districts, funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”), commonly known as “The Stimulus Package,” saved or
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Rhode Island Commissioner Halts Use of Seniority for Teacher Assignments
Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Deborah Gist recently ordered all school districts in Rhode Island to cease using teacher seniority as the sole determinant of
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New Haven Teachers’ Contract Gaining National Attention
The newly-settled contract between the New Haven Board of Education and the New Haven Federation of Teachers has been getting attention nationally. The terms of
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U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Swine Flu, Including Waivers and Special Education Information
The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance regarding flexibility and waivers available to school districts, post-secondary institutions, and other grantees in the event of
Burden of Stimulus Package Reporting Requirements Discussed
An Education Week article published today discusses the burden that the reporting requirements associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), commonly known as
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Ongoing Role of Local School Board Explored in New Report
The 2009 version of Education Week’s annual school leadership report, which was recently released, focuses on the role of the local school board in public
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“Race to the Top” Grants Cause States to Consider Links Between Teacher Evaluations and Student Achievement Data
The U.S. Department of Education has required that states competing for the new $4.3 billion in “Race to the Top” grant establish that they link
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