January 2008

January 2008 issue of School Board News.
 

Additional Resources

Congress fails to override veto on education funding bill
Federal funding for education for fiscal year 2008 remains uncertain.

School boards can take better advantage of NBPTS teachers
In December, 8,491 teachers passed the stringent test to become certified.

Sidney Poitier will address NSBA Annual Conference
Sidney Poitier has been added to the roster of nationally renowned speakers headlining the Conference.

Immigrant raids can affect schools
A recent report says federal raids at work sites to apprehend undocumented immigrants has created hardships for their children.

Presidential hopefuls offer various proposals on education
A summary of what some of the candidates are saying about K-12 education.

Congress improves Head Start program
Congress has approved legislation to reauthorize and expand Head Start that contains many of the changes sought by NSBA.

Executive Director's Report: A school can be a community's heart and soul
When a school board/ superintendent team gets it right, it makes my heart sing.

NSBA Editorial/Boards' Eye View: NCLB: Reauthorize it now
The NCLB Act was widely recognized that the program would have to undergo corrections.

Legal Ease/School Law Notes: School boards need policies on managing cell phones
Nearly every student carries a cell phone, personal digital assistants, smartphones, MP-3 player, or other electronic communications device.

Fast Report
U.S. students below average in science; Urban districts show some gains; Illinois ‘moment of silence’ law challenged.

 
 
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