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Interstate compact on students from military families raises implementation issues for school leaders
A new interstate compact aimed at easing the transition to new schools for students in military families raises many implementation questions for states and school leaders.
Georgia commission proposes far-reaching governance changes
A Georgia commission has proposed a series of far-reaching recommendations that could redefine the role of school boards in the state.
Secure Rural Schools Act reauthorized
The Wall Street bailout bill includes several provisions that will benefit schools. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, signed by President Bush on Oct. 3, contains a package of “tax-extender” measures that had been in the Senate version of the bill.
Urban teacher residencies show promise in teacher retention
Urban school board leaders who are looking for ways to recruit better-qualified teachers to struggling schools -- and ensure that they stay on the job longer -- might want to consider urban teacher residencies (UTRs).
Brownsville, Texas, gets CUBE Award
A school district on the Texas-Mexico border that has made incredible gains in student achievement despite overwhelming poverty has been honored with the Council of Urban Boards of Education’s annual Award for School Board Excellence.
CUBE honors Ulysses Spiva
Ulysses Van Spiva, a former board member in Virginia Beach, Va., has been named the winner of the Council of Urban Boards of Education’s 2008 Benjamin Elijah Mays Award.
Federation Focus: Funding for schools is top concern in NSBA’s Pacific Region
The California School Boards Association is concerned that a recent agreement on the state’s budget shortchanges public education.
Arkansas community hopes to secede from larger school district
School district consolidation might be the trend across the nation, but in Arkansas, there are plans to split a large district into two.
EAST ties technology to service learning
High school students from Harrisburg, Ark., developed a plan to make bus routes more efficient and safer through the EAST initiative, which gives students technology tools to create community service projects.
Executive Director’s Report: Consider candidates’ views on education issues
Those of you who know me well know that I’m a bit of a political junkie -- but it’s something you can’t avoid when you live in the Washington, D.C., area.
Guest Viewpoint: Music advocacy: Singing through the dark times
There was a time when caged canaries accompanied coal miners into dark and dangerous mine pits where the potential buildup of lethal gases was part of everyday reality.
1108 Fast Report
School officials worried about gloomy economy
For school districts, the biggest immediate impact of the Wall Street crisis was the drying up of short-term credit. Over the long-term, districts can expect decreased revenue if tax receipts continue to decline and costs keep rising.
School board member advocacy more important than ever
School board members enjoy a high level of credibility in addressing education issues with their congressional representatives and candidates. That’s because board members understand the big picture of what’s happening in their districts, including the budget, student success stories, facilities needs, and the impact of unfunded mandates.