August 2002

Resources

• Youths say teasing, verbal assaults lead to physical violence [HTML 5,231kb]
  08/13/02
  
• Schools take steps to protect students from West Nile virus [HTML 8,816kb]
  08/27/02
  
• Schools plan low-key memorials for Sept. 11 [HTML 7,886kb]
  08/27/02
  
• Schools increasingly turn to technology to keep students safe [HTML 12,587kb]
  08/13/02
  
• School immunization rules revised in wake of vaccine shortages [HTML 5,557kb]
  08/13/02
  
• Report finds schools serving poor children have less money [HTML 3,595kb]
  08/27/02
  
• Public school choice presents many challenges [HTML 10,434kb]
  08/27/02
  
• President's Column: The best schools have a climate of caring [HTML 8,147kb]
  08/13/02
  
• Poll shows strong public support for public education [HTML 3,892kb]
  08/27/02
  
• Philadelphia school system embarks on major privatization effort [HTML 7,133kb]
  08/13/02
  
• Make the most of summer school [HTML 2,927kb]
  08/13/02
  
• Lab accidents: an unintended consequence of hands-on science [HTML 10,282kb]
  08/27/02
  
• Judge rules Florida voucher program is unconstitutional [HTML 4,773kb]
  08/13/02
  
• Judge rejects state plan to take over Camden schools [HTML 3,883kb]
  08/13/02
  
• Guest Viewpoint: Students need help coping with the 9/11 anniversary [HTML 11,633kb]
  08/13/02
  
• Fast Report [HTML 5,559kb]
  08/13/02 - National summit focuses on children's health; Tuition tax credit bill proposed; Lawyer appointed NYC chancellor; Abstinence program overly religious...
  
• Fast Report [HTML 5,755kb]
  08/27/02 - Students more Internet savvy than their teachers; Schools are becoming more segregated; Walking to school promotes health; Exit exams could hurt at-risk students
  
• Executive Director's Column: State associations offer many innovative ideas [HTML 9,573kb]
  08/27/02
  
• Education Department issues proposed rules clarifying NCLB [HTML 6,377kb]
  08/13/02
  
• Edison's troubles continue to grow [HTML 4,570kb]
  08/27/02
  
• District rewards gift certificates for summer school attendance [HTML 2,180kb]
  08/13/02
  
• Budget cuts forcing cutbacks in summer school programs [HTML 8,153kb]
  08/13/02
  
• Blue Ribbon School criteria revised [HTML 3,156kb]
  08/13/02